How to switch off your work mindset The ‘always on’ mentality is currently an increasing problem in our work culture. This has largely been attributed to advances in communication systems. After all we are now contactable 24/7. Whether that’s through our laptops, our phones or even our smart watches. So mentally switching Read more…
Switching on your work mindset Performing well in terms of work requires a totally different mind state to the one we typically have in the home environment. If you’re used to leaving your home in the morning and commuting to work, there’s time for you to wake up fully and Read more…
How to Feel Less Isolated From Your Team The Coronavirus Pandemic is one of the greatest challenges the world has faced in modern history. There is a huge amount of uncertainty and fear. People are struggling. Times are tough. Solidarity, compassion and connection are now more vital than ever. Yet Read more…
Kindness at Work Throughout the generations, kindness in the workplace has not been a key priority. If anything, the belief that it’s a “dog eat dog world”, and “you’ve got to be cut throat to stay ahead in business”, successfully oiled the wheels for a culture of employee backstabbing and competition Read more…
Mental Health First Aid Courses – Myths Versus Reality? Almost half a million people in the UK have now been trained in Mental Health First Aid and that number is rising daily. Small businesses through to multinational corporations are training up their staff and for good reasons. Poor mental health Read more…
Quick facts about the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course – What to expect The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course is a two-day programme that typically runs from 9am-5pm on each day. The course develops your skills and knowledge to be able to spot the signs if someone is Read more…
Picking the Best Mental Health First Aid Training Provider for You You now have a wealth of choice when it comes to picking a Mental Health First Aid training provider for your group. They will all have the MHFA England Stamp of approval so does it really matter which one Read more…
MHFA England has now launched their new best practice guidance for employers and employees. This document provides superb advice on how to effectively incorporate Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace. Using case studies from Thames Water, Royal Mail, WHSmith and other organisations it gives great examples of what does Read more…