Knowing when and how to ask for help is a vital workplace skill, whether you’re a first jobber or a seasoned pro. In fact, the importance of recognising when you need help and being able to share your workload with colleagues can’t be underestimated, regardless of experience and position. Why? Because asking for help and […]
by Stress Matters HQ
Anxiety is a common problem that blights many employees in the workplace. At worst, it can affect their productivity, mental health and overall wellbeing. What’s more, the impact of anxiety-ridden team members can cause a ripple effect across the business. For this reason, the role employers play is becoming more vital for managing and preventing […]
by Stress Matters HQ
Stress continues to take a daily toll on both employees and organisations. In fact, a recent Deloitte study Mental health and employers: The case for investment – pandemic and beyond revealed how workplace stress costs UK employers an estimated £56bn annually (and rising), in absenteeism, turnover, and reduced productivity levels. The burning question is this. […]
by Stress Matters HQ
When we received our B Corp Certification last year, I was overjoyed, proud, relieved and a little bit daunted. We had become part of this great community but I was immediately aware that there was so much work we could be doing even better. For those not familiar with B Impact Scores, your certification is […]
by Laura Capell-Abra
Davina McCall’s ground-breaking series Sex, Myths and the Menopause shone a stark light on the overall lack of understanding and proactivity around menopause in the workplace. During the series, the TV presenter described her own experience of feeling invisible and completely isolated at work. In addition, she went on to reveal how “52% of women […]
by Stress Matters HQ
According to UNC TV’s Frank Graff, “It’s estimated that the average adult makes about 35,000 remotely conscious decisions each day. Each decision, of course, carries certain consequences with it that are both good and bad. And as your level of responsibility increases, so does the multitude of choices you have to make.” We make constant […]
by Stress Matters HQ