The Power of Expectations
The Power of Expectations
Fiona Macintosh
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Transform Your Workplace Wellbeing
The Power of Practicing Positive Regard and Genuineness Ever wondered what separates good leaders from great ones? Or how some people seem to effortlessly uplift those around them and get the very best out of their teams? Is it charisma? Intelligence? Experience? Support? While all of these qualities can certainly contribute to a good manager, there is one crucial factor that’s often overlooked: What if the secret to effective leadership and cultivating workplace wellbeing is more about how we treat people than what we do for them? In this article, we’ll explore the power of practising positive […]
Nature’s Remedy: How Outdoor Adventures Boost Wellbeing
As Mental Health Awareness Week unfolds, I find myself reflecting deeply on the profound impact of my recent three-week break from business to deal with lambing on our croft. This experience has reaffirmed the remarkable healing power of nature and animals on our mental wellbeing. The Crofting Life: Challenges and Joys Crofting life is a tapestry woven with challenges and joys. That difficult birth, resulting in the loss of a beautiful lamb underscores the intensity of emotions involved. Moments of loss are poignant, yet they are balanced by the exhilarating highs of bringing new life into the world—a testament to […]
Cracking the Communication Code:
How being explicit is the key to unlocking success and fostering wellbeing
Give the gift of ‘belonging’ this Christmas
6 Reasons why the festive season can impact workplace wellbeing. For many of us, the festive season is the most wonderful time of the year – family gatherings, sparkly decorations and joyous celebrations (the parties and the delicious tubs of chocolate). In the workplace, it is often seen as an opportunity to boost team morale and workplace wellbeing with social events, and rightly so. But what impact does this have on members of your team from different cultural backgrounds or those who struggle with this time of year? Are you unwittingly spreading more Christmas Fear than Cheer? […]
How Employers Can Promote Healthy Habits Among Their Workforce
5 Steps to Boost Positive Workplace Wellbeing and Change Negative Behaviours It’s no secret that a happy and healthy workforce is a productive workforce. 13% more productive in fact, according to research by Oxford University. Pretty obvious when you consider we spend a third of our lives at work. With this, and countless other statistics promoting the many benefits of positive mental health in the workplace, it makes sense to ensure we create healthy and supportive work environments. Ones that motivate people to do their best work, feel energised and reach their full potential. But how can employers promote healthy […]
Start the New Year on the right foot
7 steps to successful workplace wellbeing January’s “New Year’s resolution” season brings with it new beginnings and new possibilities. A chance to evaluate your situation and develop a plan to improve, whether it’s in your personal or work life – and more often than not the constant challenge of balancing the two. It’s also the perfect time for organisations to reaccess their business visions, values and goals for the year ahead – to think about creating a company culture that makes your people want to stick around. A wise decision, because believe it or not, employees are evaluating their futures […]
Why invest in employee wellbeing?
How NOT investing in your staff’s wellbeing could be costing your business There’s no way to sugar-coat it. Job dissatisfaction is at a staggering all-time high, and with over 822,000 people in the UK suffering from work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2020/21 (according to the HSE’s stats) it’s no wonder that employees are not only re-evaluating their work/life balance but also their career futures with employers. In my previous articles, I have discussed the reasons why employers should be investing in employee wellbeing and stress prevention, exploring in detail the 6 key areas of work that need to be managed effectively to promote healthy […]
Changing the way we manage change
How managing change effectively can have a positive impact on workplace wellbeing When we think about change, it is often in terms of the external environment and how that affects our organisation – new technology, changes in legislation, economic recession other such factors. However, also considering internal change and how that affects our employees, their wellbeing and their performance, is important for the successful management of our organisations and the people within them. At the heart of every successful business lies a strong understanding of how change affects staff wellbeing, roles, and efficiency. With effective management of change comes improved […]