Post-Vacation Return Stress: How to Ease Back Into Work Two weeks of quiet beach sounds, morning coffee under a palm tree, and no meetings or calendar invites are behind you. But now, it’s your first day back at the office. Your Outlook shows 426 unread emails. Slack messages with blue notifications are more than you… Continue reading Vacation is over — and anxiety is back?
It may feel like since the pandemic, mental health is all we talk about. Sadly, stigma is still strong in many workplaces and areas of society when it comes to dealing with mental health challenges, and many suffer, still today, from all types of discrimination. In this piece, we will examine what mental health discrimination… Continue reading Stamping out stigma: Addressing mental health discrimination at work
Are You Using Workplace Psychology Without Knowing It? Are you using workplace psychology? You probably are without knowing it. In this piece, we explain what it entails and discuss its principles that can improve wellbeing, motivation, team dynamics and much more. What Is Workplace Psychology? Workplace psychology, also known as industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology, is the… Continue reading Applying workplace psychology: Understanding minds for a better work environment
It may feel like the concept of work-life balance has been trending the last decade or so. Still, we could argue that it started during the Industrial Revolution when labour movements started campaigning for “eight hours labour, eight hours recreation, eight hours rest”, led by Welsh reformer Robert Owen. Obviously, and thankfully, things have evolved… Continue reading Achieving work-life balance: Strategies for employee wellbeing & company success
The Cornerstone of a Healthy Work Culture: Respect We have seen in a previous piece that work culture plays a crucial role in your company’s productivity and overall wellbeing. What we are exploring in this piece is what we consider the cornerstone of any healthy culture: respect. From treating colleagues with courtesy and valuing their… Continue reading The cornerstone of culture: Fostering respect in the workplace
The Rise of Mental Health Technology Apps, digital platforms, and telehealth are transforming the way individuals and organizations approach mental health care. Historically, mental health technology has developed in response to changing scientific, societal, and technological contexts, evolving from early mechanical tools to today’s digitally connected platforms. The first teleconsultations date back to 1969 at… Continue reading Leveraging mental health tech: Innovative solutions for workplace wellbeing
Mental health coaching is more and more seen as a valuable component of a company’s mental health “toolbox”. It focuses on providing a proactive and personalized approach to support employee wellbeing, complementing other resources such as Digital mental health platforms and mental health aiders. In this piece, we take a closer look at what mental… Continue reading The rise of the mental health coach: A valuable asset for workplace wellbeing
Why a Holistic Approach to Mental Health in the Workplace Matters Holistic concepts are characterized by the idea that the parts of something are interconnected and can only be explained and understood about the whole. Applied to mental health, it views individuals as whole beings where the mind, body and spirit are integrated and not… Continue reading Beyond the basics: 8 ways to embrace a holistic approach to employee mental health
Workplace trauma is something that can happen to anyone, regardless of the industry they are in, from accidents, violence, and assaults to layoffs and unexpected crises. Some events can have profound psychological impacts on individuals, teams, and the entire company culture. Being able to identify and respond to workplace trauma will foster a healthier and… Continue reading Supporting employees through workplace trauma
Gen Z’s Mental Health and Workplace Priorities Each generation brings a new set of beliefs and values to the meeting table that will impact their productivity and well-being in the workplace. Gen Z, the generation born between 1996 and 2010 (approximately), comprises about 23% of the population today and will make up 31% of the… Continue reading Understanding Gen Z: Supporting their unique mental health needs
