No one wants to think that a situation will arise within their company that will lead to an employment tribunal. But to take the approach of ‘it won't happen to me' is one that could have significant consequences. There has been a huge rise in the...
Erasmus once said that 'prevention is better than cure' and this is a concept which we can apply to virtually any aspect of our lives whether it be our health, our finances or our business. However, how can you apply to this to your business and...
Supporting employees in stress management is a vital role for businesses. Employees who feel low levels of stress are likely to perform better in their position and take fewer days of absence. Also, staff turnover figures are likely to be lower. All businesses have a legal...
For many people, social anxiety is a significant factor which affects their everyday lives. It is far more than just being ‘shy’ and can have a huge impact on an employee’s ability to work productively. Thanks to the increasing openness about mental health in the...
There are many factors which may contribute to the stress levels of your employees, but increasingly, financial hardship is becoming a key reason for employees to experience anxiety. The cost of living is high and goals such as owning a home seem impossible to achieve....
The working world has changed significantly in recent years due to the introduction of technology. And although there many more ways to communicate, we don’t appear to do it very well within a working environment. Lack of communication or bad communication can cause stress a...