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7 ways to improve employee engagement for a more productive workplace

Employee engagement is increasingly being recognised as a critical factor that contributes to the growth of an organization. Employees are an invaluable part of an organisation, playing an important role in its success. Recognising this, the article highlights what employee engagement means, why it is important, and ways to increase employee engagement for a more … Continue reading “7 ways to improve employee engagement for a more productive workplace”

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5 tips for managing employees with mental health issues

According to a WHO report, 15% of working adults were estimated to have a mental health disorder in 2019. Mental health has been a hot topic since the start of the pandemic in January 2020. The pandemic provided employees with the opportunity to reflect on the importance of how their mental health impacts their quality … Continue reading “5 tips for managing employees with mental health issues”

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11 virtual wellness activities and ideas for remote employees

Importance of virtual wellness activities for remote employees With the rise of hybrid working, as a result of technological advances and accelerated by the pandemic, more and more companies have remote employees. Remote workers might be in different geographical locations, different time zones, or have responsibilities that mean that they can’t come into the office. … Continue reading “11 virtual wellness activities and ideas for remote employees”

How to measure wellbeing at work and why it’s important today

With the Great Resignation being an ongoing economic trend since 2021, it would be wise to pause for a moment and reflect on what could possibly cause such a mass exodus of the workforce at a global scale. While there are numerous reasons cited for this attrition with the pandemic being a root cause, prioritizing … Continue reading “How to measure wellbeing at work and why it’s important today”

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Presenteeism in the workplace: the cost to employers

Absenteeism and presenteeism are significant issues for companies in today’s society, and have an impact on employers. But the blame for time off shouldn’t fall solely on employees. It’s something that employers also need to address. Here we explore what absenteeism and presenteeism are, their indirect costs to employers, and how to address the rising … Continue reading “Presenteeism in the workplace: the cost to employers”

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Employee absenteeism: The cost to employers and 4 ways to tackle the problem

What is employee absenteeism? Employee absenteeism refers to the phenomenon where employees are absent from work on a regular basis or without prior notification. This could be due to a variety of reasons from illness, and personal or family issues, to a disinterest in work. This type of behaviour can have a detrimental impact on … Continue reading “Employee absenteeism: The cost to employers and 4 ways to tackle the problem”

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Mental health employee resource group: What it is and how it can contribute to employee wellness

What is a mental health ERG? Let’s start with what an employee resource group or ERG is. Employee resource groups are voluntary, employee-led initiatives where group members come together to raise awareness and provide solutions around an issue. Leading companies have been doing them for a while, but typically until now they have been focused … Continue reading “Mental health employee resource group: What it is and how it can contribute to employee wellness”

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Burnout: signs, impact, recovery and coping strategies

Deadlines, meetings and endless piles of work can create stress that often leads to hitting a breaking point. Perhaps your responsibilities and duties cause residual stress that builds up over time. In a 2018 study, the UK-based Mental Health Foundation found that “74% of people have felt so stressed they have been overwhelmed or unable … Continue reading “Burnout: signs, impact, recovery and coping strategies”

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Workplace resilience: Why it’s important and 7 ways to build resilience at work

The fast past nature of the modern workplace, with deadlines, competing priorities, stakeholder needs and constant communication means that workplace stressors are taking their toll on the physical wellbeing and mental health of employees.  We may not be able to avoid some workplace stress, but we can manage how we bounce back from it. That’s … Continue reading “Workplace resilience: Why it’s important and 7 ways to build resilience at work”

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The importance of mental health diversity in the workplace

What is diversity and why is it so important today? Diversity refers to the various differences and similarities among individuals, such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, physical ability, mental health, abilities, and more. Embracing diversity helps to create a more equitable and inclusive society, where everyone has an equal opportunity to … Continue reading “The importance of mental health diversity in the workplace”