What is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity is the idea that not everyone experiences and interacts with the world around them in the same manner. It combats the approach that there is a ‘one-size-fits-all’ when it comes to how we function in a working environment, and that those who do not fit into ‘normal’ standards may be perceived … Read more
Working in a Heatwave – How to Cope in Hot Weather Most of us look forward to Summer and hot weather all year, but it can prove to be too much when hot weather with soaring temperatures outstays its welcome. In the UK, we have seen a record-breaking heatwave peaking over 40C impact our wellbeing, … Read more
Life & Progress is your gateway to an array of affordable employee benefits. Our vision is to shape the future of organisations to help create a work culture that promotes happier and healthier employees, ensuring optimum productivity. Life & Progress has in-place a unique brokerage arrangement that will give you access to the latest employee … Read more
Depression Most people have down days and feel a bit flat from time to time. Usually, these feelings can be managed but if they interfere with your life and don’t go away after a couple of weeks, or keep coming back, it can be a sign of depression in the medical sense. In its mildest … Read more
Life & Progress, a leading Mental Health & Wellbeing Specialist Firm, welcomes Nicola Archbold who joins the Company as an Account Manager. Nicola has an established background in account management and sales with industry exposure to commercial fuel distribution and education. In Nicola’s previous role at In Touch, Nicola enhanced her experience by supporting senior … Read more
It’s important to take the pressure off ! We tend to be the hardest on ourselves and be our own worst critic. Over time, this can cause you to form a negative opinion of yourself that can be hard to shake off. To stop this, you’ll need to be mindful of the voice in your … Read more
Life & Progress are delighted to announce that this year we will be exhibiting at the HOMES UK show which will be held at the London ExCel on 23rd – 24th November. HOMES UK will bring together thousands of housing professionals from housing associations, local authorities, funders, housebuilders to discuss, share new ideas and learn … Read more
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 previously published results from a survey run by YouGov, in which 74% of … Read more
World Suicide Prevention Day is an awareness day observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003. The theme this year is – Creating Hope Through Action. In the UK, men are three times as likely to die by … Read more
Reaching Retirement Age Retirement is a major event in everyone’s life and brings about a range of mixed emotions related to change. It may even be stressful. It will be normal to experience a level of apprehension as you enter a new stage in your life. This is normal and most people will experience it … Read more
