How to Handle Employment Rejection Letters
No one likes to be rejected. We love acceptance. Something about feeling wanted, included. When we are rejected, it can be one of those very painful emotional feelings to endure. “You can be the...
View ArticleWhat to do when you blow up big time in the office
Some years ago, I used to work with a very brilliant guy whom I’ll call John. John was one of those typical IT wizard. He looked the part, played the part and got the accolades. That is until he...
View ArticleBroaching the Subject of Mental Illness at Work
by Elizabeth Greene I honestly don’t recall the first time I told my boss I was challenged with both anxiety and mood disorders. After being diagnosed, I decided to fight the stigma by telling everyone...
View ArticleHelp I would have appreciated at work when challenged with Mental Illness
With hindsight, I was not always aware of when my performance on tasks had dropped at work. Many people who are challenged with mental illness are in gainful employment. However, there are often...
View ArticlePromoting a Mentally Healthy Workplace
In the UK at least, many companies do their level best to promote a ‘Health and Safety’ workplace. There are often signposts showing employees any areas of danger, the workplace is usually...
View Article15 Ways You Can Improve Your Mental Wellbeing at Work
by Leila Jones Being stuck in an office for eight hours of the day isn’t always the best way to look after your mental wellbeing, let’s be honest. It can be super easy to fall into bad habits such as...
View ArticleDealing with Mental Illness at University
by Natalie White Being challenged with any kind of illness is something that can have a huge effect on your education. However, mental illness can impact your academic success more than you may...
View ArticleWell-being -The new face of mental health awareness
Well-being appears to be the new face of mental health awareness. I was challenged with mental health problems for almost two decades. What I experienced and attitudes of the times has shifted over...
View ArticleHandling Restructuring at Work
Every now and again, organisations go through redundancies and restructuring. Both experiences can be quite stressful and even traumatic for some. But the fact of life is that for any thriving...
View ArticleWorld Mental Health Day 2017 – Mental Health in the Workplace
October 10 is recognised every year as World Mental Health Day. The theme for 2017 is Mental Health in the Workplace. Think about it from the time we are born, our mindset is already programmed to the...
View ArticleHow to Like Your Job, Even if You Hate It Now
by Jack Bird Being unhappy at work isn’t just ‘one of those things’ you need to put up with, even in today’s society where hating your job can seem to be glorified. You don’t have to be incredibly...
View ArticleMore Than Pressure: 5 Efficient Ways to Combat Corporate Stress
by Kobe Parker Works and the business world have significantly changed in the past era. Not so long ago, we were living in what was mainly a manual economy where physical and hard labor was the...
View ArticleHow to Speak to Your Boss About Your Decision to Seek Treatment
by Tim Stoddart Deciding to get treatment for alcohol and/or drug dependency is a huge step. It requires planning, being honest with yourself, and figuring out logistics—but so does talking to your...
View Article6 Ways Mental Health Impacts Your Career
By Erin Ford Mental health can affect every aspect of your life: day to day functioning, social interactions, eating habits, and even hygiene. It can also have a huge impact on your career journey....
View Article6 Ways Mental Health Impacts Your Career- Conclusion
By Erin Ford Last week we looked at the first 3 ways mental health can affect your career. Here are the remaining three. Problem: You can’t handle things that others can. At one of my previous jobs,...
View ArticleA Beginner’s Guide to Occupational Burnout
By Peter Rossi Occupational Burnout is very real. No matter what we do, there is the chance that putting in too many hours or too much of our selves into it can lead to the feeling of being...
View ArticleNeurodiversity in the workplace: 4 tips for your recruitment process
By Betty Brown Neurodiversity refers to the differences in brain functions and behavioural traits of individuals. This umbrella term is typically used to cover an array of conditions, such as ADHD,...
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