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Building a resilient workforce: the role of HR in employee wellbeing and mental health

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Building a resilient workforce: the role of HR in employee wellbeing and mental health

The American Psychiatric Association points to a startling reality: unresolved depression in employees results in a 35% reduction in productivity, leading to a loss of $210.5 billion a year in absenteeism, reduced productivity, and medical costs.

How can HR professionals build a resilient workforce in the face of growing mental health challenges? What proactive HR strategies can be employed to not only enhance employee wellbeing, but also impact the company's bottom line positively?

This week, guest writer Rob Press seeks to explore these crucial questions, offering insights into creating a nurturing and supportive work environment where mental health is prioritised.

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15 simple, quick ways to calm nerves at work

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15 simple, quick ways to calm nerves at work

Feeling nervous is a natural reaction to something that instills a little fear in us - perhaps a big presentation, a pitch opportunity, or a promotion meeting that you set up with your boss.

That being said, feeling nervous can get in the way of performing at our best. It’s why we’re looking into the effects of nervousness in today’s Calmer guide, and the quick and easy ways to calm your mind and body in order to perform well, whatever your upcoming hurdle.

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Work smarter not harder: how to train and improve your focus

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Work smarter not harder: how to train and improve your focus

The advent of AI and its various incarnations has questioned the very value of human effort. And yet, the requirement for menial human work has reduced ever since the industrial revolution, you could argue that AI and automation is just another step in the road to total efficiency.

With less menial tasks being thrusted upon us, an opportunity to spend more time being innovative and creative arises. However, being both innovative and creative requires one key ingredient; focus.

It’s almost ironic then that the very technological growth that allows us to do less, also happens to distract us even more. As technology becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life, our ability to carry out focused work reduces.

This week’s guest post features Aled Nelmes, who shares his insights and five key tips to help the modern worker practise the art of focus.

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Why we grieve

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Why we grieve

Anyone who has had to manage the impact of grief understands how profound it can be. As a society, we don’t always make room for grief, and this can be especially true in our workplaces. After bereavement leave (a time often swamped by administrative tasks and funeral planning), we are expected to return to work and carry on - but this is easier said than done. 

In fact, managing our emotions in the weeks and months after bereavement can be so difficult that dealing with our everyday responsibilities seems nearly impossible, leading many to wonder why we feel loss so acutely.

In this week’s guest blog, the team at Harold Wood Funeral Services share their perspective on understanding why we grieve, and why it is a necessary readjustment in order to accept life as it is after experiencing deep loss.

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15 everyday mindfulness exercises to know

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15 everyday mindfulness exercises to know

Practising Mindfulness has many benefits, from calming nerves and anxiety to helping improve our focus and concentration. In this week’s guest blog post, we invite Valerie Teh, self-care practitioner and co-founder of wellbeing community Vana, to share 15 everyday Mindfulness exercises for everyone.