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Authenticity and Workplace Wellbeing
I saw something in the news recently that really caught my attention. Musicians, bands and pop stars have been announcing album drops and concert dates through handwritten notes, which they then share on social media. At first, it might seem like a small thing. A nice creative touch or a bit of old-school nostalgia, perhaps.
World Wellbeing Week 2026: Are We Giving People Permission to Look After Their Wellbeing?
It is World Wellbeing Week 2026, which is a useful opportunity to reflect on what workplace wellbeing really looks like in practice. This year I’m giving you a different take on things: Are we giving people permission to look after their wellbeing? It’s all about how we show up, what we role model, and the
Loneliness, Technology and the Workplace: Are We Designing for Disconnection?
It’s Loneliness Awareness Week, a global initiative by the Marmalade Trust, and this year marks its 10th anniversary. For 2026, the theme is all about helping to give loneliness a voice. When we think about loneliness, we often think about it as something that happens outside work. But I think this is a conversation we
Whose Responsibility Is Workplace Resilience?
I had a really interesting conversation recently about resilience, stress and responsibility. More specifically, we were talking about the role of the employer and the role of the employee when it comes to sustaining resilience at work. It raised a useful question: Whose responsibility is workplace resilience? Is it the employer’s responsibility to create the
Stress Is a Signal: Don’t Ignore the Red Flags
Mental Health Awareness Week is a useful opportunity to talk about some of the warning signs that can appear when our mental health, energy or resilience needs more attention. In this final piece in the series, I want to focus on stress. Stress is a signal, so in the theme of this series, let’s look
Feeling Flat? Pay Attention
With Mental Health Awareness Week taking place last week, it feels like a good opportunity to talk about some of the warning signs that can show up when our mental health might be coming under pressure. This week, I am talking about feeling flat. Not sad, not depressed… just flat. Last week, I talked about
