Sometimes, a single conversation can change everything. As a Samaritans listening volunteer, I’ve had many of those conversations. They’ve taught me a lot about human pain and resilience, and they’ve also helped me see just how many misconceptions exist around suicide. September is Suicide Awareness Month, and it’s a critical time to talk about these […]

Have you ever put a fantastic wellbeing workshop on the calendar, only to be met with low attendance or passive participation? Simply scheduling a workshop isn’t enough. The real magic happens when you ensure your team feels prepared, curious, and motivated to participate from the very beginning. Amy, our Client Success Manager, always emphasises that […]

You’re right to be passionate about wellbeing workshops. They are an incredible tool for building a thriving, resilient team. However, I’ve been seeing a lot of negativity and, frankly, a few persistent myths that might be putting you off from pursuing a truly proactive, impactful programme. These misconceptions often stop businesses from unlocking the immense […]

An Actionable Guide from Stress Matters At Stress Matters, we regularly hear from HR and People professionals like you: “Workshops are great, but the admin is overwhelming!” Identifying needs, finding relevant topics, scheduling, sending reminders – it can easily become a year’s worth of admin time. This often leads to ad-hoc, frequently ineffective, training. But […]

The answer, we believe, starts long before an employee ever sends their first email. Did you know that an estimated 50% of all mental health problems are established by age 14, and 75% by age 24? It’s a truly sobering statistic, widely supported by organisations like the Mental Health Foundation.  It tells us that for […]

When I ask HR professionals this question, the response is often a thoughtful pause. It highlights a critical truth: while companies invest heavily in technical skills, they often neglect the one competence that truly separates an average manager from a great leader.  That competence is emotional intelligence, and its most powerful expression is compassion. Emotional […]