What will the new normal look like in the workplace?

What will the new normal look like in the workplace?

The pandemic’s impact on our workplace is clear to see, and its wider implications are only just beginning - the question is, what could your professional lives start to look like on our path towards the new normal?

As we journey along the government’s roadmap, a question of normality is a worthy one to ask. After all, does it make sense for us to return to the way things were before, or learn from our experiences over the last year as we move forward?

In this week’s guest post, Kayleigh Alexandra explores the following three lessons our workplaces must learn before entering the new normal:

  1. Helping with employee travel expenses

  2. Supporting wellbeing and avoiding burnout

  3. Adopting cloud storage permanently

Working in a world beyond the pandemic is sure to feel different, however this needn’t be negative. Read on as we outline how workplaces can take the lessons they’ve learnt during the pandemic, and use them to improve the way they work in the long-term.

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How to recover from burnout

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How to recover from burnout

Burnout is a common feeling to experience, especially within the workplace. It can leave individuals feeling helpless and out of control. Unfortunately, burnout can be quite hard to diagnose and so while prevention is a best-case scenario, it’s not always possible to spot ahead of time. Luckily, there are ways to recover when burnout occurs. Whether you are in the early stages of noticing a few, small symptoms of burnout or recognise yourself as being in one of the five stages, it’s important to remember there are ways you can move forward and recover.

Dealing with workplace depression: how to cope and help others

Dealing with workplace depression: how to cope and help others

Have you ever felt low or noticed your mental health was suffering at work? If so, you’re not alone. In 2019 and 2020 there were an estimated 828,000 employees in the UK suffering from work-related anxiety, stress, or depression. This shocking statistic translates to 17.9 million lost working days.

While there is clearly a problem to be addressed here, the number is actually likely to be higher. The statistics collected are from the Health and Safety Executive and account for only self-reported cases of anxiety, depression and stress at work. This indicates that there are cases unaccounted for, as there are many people who do not talk about the state of their mental health at work.

With so many of us struggling at work, what can we do to spot the signs early on, learn to manage feelings of depression and help others if we see they need help?

3 ways to reset your mental health

3 ways to reset your mental health

Attitudes towards the state of mental health over the last few years have changed quite a lot, and 2021 is no exception. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been more focus on our states of mind than ever before.

So, if you’ve been struggling with your mental health, this week’s guest writer, George Newton, has shared some essential ways to bring yourself back down to the ground and reset how you’re feeling.

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How do breathing exercises reduce stress?

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How do breathing exercises reduce stress?

Stress can show itself in so many different ways, and often at inconvenient times. Often, it’s not possible to practice self-care, especially when feeling overwhelmed at work or during a difficult period running your own business.

However, there are a number of ways you can reduce stress and promote relaxation at work. Breathing exercises are one such method: they don’t require any additional equipment, or even the need to leave your desk.

Discover how to harness the positive power of breathing exercises in this guide, which also explains the health benefits of practicing deep breathing on a regular basis.