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Rest isn’t indulgence – it’s maintenance

As the year draws to a close, our instinct is often to push through to the finish line. Calendars are full, inboxes noisy, and “just one more thing” becomes the default setting. But endings matter. How we stop is often how we start again, unless we take care to think consciously and prepare to Read more…

By Imogen Emms, 2 monthsDecember 16, 2025 ago

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World Mental Health Day

Every 10th October we celebrate World Mental Health Day. This international day aims to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to encourage and inspire people to mobilise and engage their efforts in support of mental health. We know that good mental health is part of a vital Read more…

By Imogen Emms, 2 yearsOctober 10, 2023 ago

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Psychological safety – summer reading

Following on from our recent posts about psychological safety, we have created a list of suggested reading to help you deepen your understanding of the subject. We have tried to offer a range of perspectives and you might not agree with everything, nor is this meant to be a comprehensive or Read more…

By Imogen Emms, 2 yearsAugust 17, 2023 ago

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Welcome to the second of our articles on psychological safety at work

Welcome to the second of our articles on psychological safety at work. We promised you some guidance on creating a road map for getting there – a step-by-step plan to implement strategies and initiatives that promote a culture of trust, open communication, and support within your workplace. Here are Read more…

By Imogen Emms, 3 yearsJuly 30, 2023 ago

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The importance of psychological safety at work

Psychological safety is talked about with ever growing frequency, especially in the aftermath of the pandemic. It is thought to be a key factor in creating a productive and successful workplace, as it allows people to feel comfortable and secure in their roles, and encourages collaboration and innovation in an Read more…

By Imogen Emms, 3 yearsJune 27, 2023 ago

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Mental Health Awareness Week: flexible working practices and mental health

How are you doing? This simple question can make a huge difference to someone’s day; checking in with the people around us helps build feelings of connection and belonging. In this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, with its focus on tackling loneliness, asking someone how they are can start a Read more…

By Imogen Emms, 4 yearsMay 13, 2022 ago

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Bullying & Harassment – Raising Awareness

The effects of bullying and harassment can be profound for the victim and their friends and family, as well as impacting team morale, productivity and organisational reputation. Bullying and harassment affects people differently and depending on the severity can lead to physical and mental illness, relationship breakdown, damaged careers and Read more…

By Imogen Emms, 4 yearsSeptember 30, 2021 ago

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What are you taking out of lockdown?

Over a year ago, we were asked to make some big transitions in our working and social lives, moving from the world of physical interaction we took for granted to one in which we had to stay inside and conduct business almost exclusively online. Much has been written and shared Read more…

By Imogen Emms, 5 yearsJuly 16, 2021 ago

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Getting back to work and avoiding burnout

According to a recent poll fewer UK adults feel they are coping well with the stress of the pandemic: in April 2020, 73% said they were coping well, and in February 2021, this figure had dropped to 64%. We are beginning to anticipate a gradual return to a ‘new normal’ as the Read more…

By Imogen Emms, 5 yearsMay 20, 2021 ago

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Combating the Bystander Effect

Over 50 years ago, the ‘Bystander Effect’ was coined by psychologists to describe the tendency of people to feel less responsible for taking action or helping if faced with wrongdoing when there are other people present. We were delighted to discover this article from the Harvard Business Review, which reflects Read more…

By Imogen Emms, 5 yearsFebruary 18, 2021 ago