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For the past 15 years or so, International Men’s Day in the UK has grown from a small number of local events to one where employers, government departments and national charities are all involved. Aro ...
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This article explores how occupational therapists can collaborate effectively with key stakeholders to ensure employees thrive at work, even when facing physical, mental, or long-term health challenge ...
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Health, recovery, and ignoring the male expectancy Like most 20-something-year-olds, I thought any serious health concerns were at least half a life away. So, at the age of 29, when I woke up with a ‘ ...
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The rise of remote working, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, has transformed workplace expectations and obligations, and the recent case of Pryce v. Accountant in Bankruptcy (Scottish Govern ...
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The Stress Bucket: A Familiar Concept The stress bucket concept illustrates that we all have a finite capacity for stress and when we reach that capacity, we risk experiencing emotional overflow, even ...
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Beyond Menopause: What's the Big Picture? Okay, let’s talk about the real elephant in the room. Hyper-focusing on menopause? Great for some. But for others? Not so much. There’s a whole world of other ...
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Flexibly Connected. The BHF continues its amazing work following on from winning the Best Flexible Working Strategy at the HR Excellence Awards in 2022. We introduced Flexibly Connected in June 2021 a ...
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The State of Mental Health in the Workplace More workers are experiencing mental health struggles than ever before. According to the Health Foundation, 3.7 million UK workers have health conditions th ...
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What is Pinkwashing? In the workplace, pinkwashing happens when companies promote breast cancer awareness through pink-themed products and gestures, without committing to deeper action. Offices may ...
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The Legal Framework Employers' obligations regarding mental health come from several key pieces of legislation: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 - Section 2 requires employers to ensure, as far as r ...
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Changes to Zero-Hour Contracts Zero-hour contracts have been a contentious issue in the UK for many years. These contracts do not guarantee any minimum working hours and have been criticised for crea ...
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1. Suicide is a burning problem Suicide is the leading cause of death for people in the UK under 35 and the leading cause of death for men under the age of 50 (ONS). At least 650 suicides each year ar ...
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1. Ask Employees What They Want The biggest barrier we see with employers of all sizes when it comes to approaching financial wellbeing is where to start! But it doesn’t have to be complex or complica ...
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I think we’ve all been there! And while engagement and culture are hot buzz words, I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one who sometimes scratches their head when they hear these words and wonders what t ...
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Many people suspect that the real figures may be even higher with a lot of people feeling unable to speak out about their experiences. This may be for a variety of reasons, including fear of judgment, ...
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What do we mean by workplace culture? There are so many soundbites to choose from… "Culture is the worst behaviour a leader tolerates" – Dr John Amaechi "Culture eats strategy for breakfast" – Peter D ...
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Start with the end in mind Look at your top-level strategic objectives and decide what people principles you’re going to adopt to help make them a reality. For example, you might decide that you’ll b ...
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Picture a workplace where every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered. Where wellbeing isn't just a buzzword, but a lived reality. Where engagement flows naturally, and inclusion is woven into t ...
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According to research from the CIPD 2024 Neuro-inclusion at Work Report, while 83% of employers surveyed said the wellbeing of their people was a critical priority, only 60% said that neuro-inclusion ...
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At Lexxic, we partner with organisations around the globe to provide neurodiversity support services; including neurodiversity diagnostics, assessments and Workplace Needs Assessments (WPAs). These on ...
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“I thought you’d know that by now!” This is something I have heard too many times from managers. It’s a common struggle; they will set me a task, and I will follow my interpretation of their instructi ...
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The Rise of AI in the Workplace AI, often described as "the science of making machines smart", is increasingly being used by employers to streamline processes and make faster, more reliable decisions. ...
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Dr Damian Milton proposed the ‘Double Empathy Problem,’ in 2012. He was making a critique of the idea that Autistic people lack empathy, by pointing out that neurotypical attempts to teach Autistic pe ...
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1. Educate and Inform Start by educating employees about the benefits of a balanced diet. Organise lunchtime webinars or workshops with nutrition experts who can offer insights into healthy eating. Pr ...
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During the pandemic we saw increasing recognition of the importance of evidence based OH practices to enable essential work activity to continue (for example vulnerability assessments and exposure co ...
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With mental ill-health costing UK employers an estimated £34.9 billion a year, and increasing pressures on retention and absence, it is not surprising that employers are looking to upskill their manag ...
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Understanding Neurodiversity Neurodiversity refers to the different ways in which people’s brains work and interpret information. These differences are natural and should be recognized and valued in t ...
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Much has been made of the mental health crises young people are currently facing across education and for those looking for work. The latest ONS figures show the current economic inactivity rate for y ...
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Mental ill health: a very brief history Evidence spanning centuries tells us that ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Chinese and Indians experienced challenges to their mental fitness. The causes were typical ...
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What exactly is a progressive mental health policy? First and foremost, a progressive mental health policy starts with an understanding of the impact mental health has on each workplace differently. F ...
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Mental health at work Our most recent Workplace Wellbeing Index findings, published in February 2024, found that mental health has improved on the previous year and more employees are taking time o ...
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