The Boardroom series: Purpose or play: what’s more important in the workplace?
Having a sense of purpose in life has long been recognised as a key component of psychological wellbeing. Furthermore, it is well-evidenced that when individuals feel their work ha …
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The Boardroom series: Cultivating kindness in the workplace
It seems odd to say that kindness is a hot topic, however it sometimes feels to me like it is. So much so that when you type “books on kindness” into Google, there are nearly 3 mil …
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The Boardroom series: women’s vulnerability – do we really need to man up?
“Man up” used to be a phrase commonly heard, and accepted in boardrooms, workplaces, and social settings. I have spoken to countless male CEO’s who have described the “macho cultur …
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Safeguarding in the workplace and building a culture of vigilance
I often get asked, does safeguarding apply to us though, we don’t work with children or adults that have health or care needs? I ask, do you work with people though? Then the answe …
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The Boardroom series: breaking the stigma around mental health to unlock potential
Most companies have realised, over the last 2 years, the benefit of talking about and supporting mental health in the workplace. From improving individual productivity and company …
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Virtual onboarding: how to upgrade the remote onboarding experience
Onboarding new employees is, in any business setting, is a vital process. It is a sensitive time in which the mental health of your new employee must be foreground: if someone …
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The boardroom series: supporting teams back to the office
Over the last month, I have spoken to numerous leaders and HR teams from small start-ups to multinational corporations, and it seems that many are struggling with the same challeng …
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The boardroom series: can you really have it all?
Over the last two years I have interviewed a number of CEOs and senior leaders, from entrepreneurs and small business owners to leaders of FTSE 100 companies. These individuals hav …
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The boardroom series: trust
Trust is one of the hardest things to earn and the easiest things to lose. Trusting others, in a work context, is not always easy to do, however, it is often one of the most powerf …
The boardroom series: vulnerability
We often talk about the importance of strong leadership as the foundation of a resilient and successful company. Alongside that, vulnerability is now being hailed as a “must-have” …
Man Down: strength in vulnerability
Like many other men, on the surface it looks like I have life pretty sorted. At the age of 36 I’ve got a wonderful partner, a new baby, a house, a supportive family and friends. I’ …
Innocent Drinks Case Study
In 2018, Charlotte Wiseman Ltd was recruited by innocent drinks to develop and guide its workplace mental health program. innocent has been widely praised for its inclusive and enc …
10 quick ideas for managers to inspire teams to live healthier
It’s Global Employee Health & Fitness Month (GEHFM), so it’s time to consider some practical changes to our workplace. The following includes 10 practical changes you could imp …
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Cultural perspectives on positive psychology and how they can increase employee wellbeing
Cultural diversity is an essential component of a thriving and healthy business. It can increase employee engagement, drive profits, enhance creativity and promote the reputation o …
Are companies reducing investment in workplace wellness paying for it?
This article published last January by Deloitte clearly explained the potential negative impact of remote working on employee mental health. Just weeks later, we were all thrown in …
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How to improve your sleep habits
When was the last time you woke up feeling refreshed?Scientists agree that we all need 7-9 hours sleep and if we are getting less than that our stress response will be heightened, …
Managing end of financial year pressure
Stress is defined as the “physical and psychological response to a pressure or threat”. Sometimes that pressure is real, when we have a deadline to meet, and other times the pressu …
Social wellbeing in a virtual workplace
As we have all discovered over the last few months, social wellbeing is a core component of our health. It is integral to our mental, emotional and physical health. We are the most …