Mental Health Awareness Week 2023: Essential Info for HR
Mental Health Awareness Week holds immense importance as a prominent date for employers throughout the UK, providing a crucial opportunity for HR professionals and advocates of mental wellbeing for employees to make a genuine difference within their organisations and industries. Curious about this year’s theme and wondering how you can take part? Look no further, … Read more
Mindfulness and Meditation
You may remember being told to ‘pay attention’ by a frustrated school teacher. No doubt you were paying attention to something… the issue was rather that you were not paying attention to the ‘right’ thing (according to the teacher’s perspective at least). Mindfulness practice concerns developing our ability to become aware of what we are … Read more
Understanding Stress & Anxiety
Understanding Stress There are many signs that you are suffering from stress; feeling unusually irritated, having difficulty sleeping, feeling isolated and lonely, drinking or smoking more than usual or struggling with commitments. These are just come common symptoms of stress. The Mental Health Foundation published results from a survey run by YouGov, in which 74% … Read more
Anxiety, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Stress, Work
Make a Difference: Comic Relief 2023
Join the Fun and Do Some Good: Tips for Employers to Get Involved in Comic Relief Here at Life & Progress, we know that a happy and engaged workforce is essential for a successful business. That’s why we’re always looking for ways to help our clients create a positive work environment where employees can thrive. … Read more
Unlock the Benefits: A Comprehensive Guide to Employee Assistance Programmes in the UK
Unlock the Benefits: A Guide to Employee Assistance Programmes in the UK What is an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)? As an employer or HR manager, you’re always looking for ways to support your employees in their personal and professional lives. One option you may have heard of is an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). So, what … Read more
Trauma – A Guide for Employers and Managers
Trauma – A Guide for Employers and Managers The recent catastrophic earthquake in Turkey and Syria has had a devastating impact on individuals and communities. Our hearts go out to those who have been affected and are struggling to cope in the aftermath. This article aims to help as a guide for employers and managers, … Read more
Sleep and the Workplace
The Impact of Sleep The quality and quantity of sleep we get has a profound impact on our wellbeing. Research has shown that insufficient sleep can have both mental and physical consequences, ranging from fatigue, irritability, and poor concentration to weakened immune system and increased risk of physical illness. All of these factors combined make … Read more
Making Resolutions in 2023
Making Resolutions Every time the year draws to a close many of us contemplate how we would like to change or do things better in the next year. The start of 2023 encourages reflection on the highs and lows of the past 12 months and allows us to identify what is working well and what … Read more
Self-care
Self-Care This month, Movember has meant a huge rise in the number of moustaches seen throughout the country, with the aim of promoting men’s mental health and self-care. Men are less likely to be diagnosed with any of the most common mental health disorders, even those who are diagnosed are still less likely to seek … Read more
Beat Procrastination
Beat Procrastination Although some people procrastinate more than others most of us are guilty of it at times. An estimated 20% of the population are chronic procrastinators. It is the act of putting off tasks until later. Most often we put off tasks when we perceive them to be unpleasant, difficult or risky but we … Read more
