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Brittany George November 10, 2020 workplace mental health

5 Tips on How to Develop a Workplace Mental Health Strategy

Despite the widespread awareness of the World Mental Health Day yearly celebrations, more needs to be done addressing mental health. An excellent place to start will be in the workplace. Since the mental health of any workforce is a fundamental aspect of…

Brittany George October 22, 2020 workplace mental health

How to Encourage & Integrate Mindfulness in Your Workplace

The workplace can be hectic, stressful, and fast-paced. In recent years, the word mindfulness has come more into the limelight. Companies from Google to Nike are all focusing on this term. According to research, employees who practice mindfulness at work…

Sarka Hill October 13, 2020 Mentally Well Workplaces, Uncategorized, Workplace bullying, Workplace culture, Workplace Depression, workplace health, workplace health promotion programs, workplace mental health

Nine to Thrive: Tips & Tricks for Making Your Job More Engaging

The global work environment is topsy turvy. While some of us have seamlessly adapted to remote or blended ways of working, others have found it a more difficult transition. Have you been re-deployed? Are you working longer hours, with no…

Brittany George July 6, 2020 Mental Health, mental health and work, Mental Health at work, workplace health, workplace mental health

Best Manager Actions for Employee Mental Health

This article was kindly contributed by Dr Susanne Bahn, CEO of Tap Into Safety. Through this COVID-19 pandemic, a question we hear often is “What are the best manager actions we can take to help our employees to maintain good…

Brittany George December 18, 2019 Mental Health, workplace health, workplace mental health

5 Ways to Improve the Health and Safety of Your Workplace

Work health and safety laws in Australia require employers to provide a safe working environment for all their employees. Going above and beyond by enhancing the health and safety of your workplace can bring about increased productivity and employee retention,…

Brittany George December 13, 2019 Mental Health, mental health and work, workplace health, workplace mental health

5 Tips in 5 Minutes: Building a Mentally Healthy Workplace

It’s estimated that around two million Australians each year suffer from anxiety, and one million have depression, according to the Diversity Council of Australia(1). The Council says when mental health issues are left untreated, it costs employers in Australia around…

Brittany George October 9, 2019 Mental Health, mental health and work, workplace mental health

NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority: Mental Health Recovery @ Work

NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) is proud to be a silver sponsor of the Australian Rural & Remote Mental Health Symposium. SIRA has developed a toolkit that supports mental health recovery @ work which includes resources from beyond blue…

Brittany George October 3, 2019 workplace health, workplace mental health

Psychology Tips to Manage Stress in the Workplace

When you think about the amount of time you spend in your workplace, you can easily conclude that it’s a huge portion of your life. The time spent working should be as enjoyable and pleasant as possible, since it’s a…

Brittany George August 15, 2019 Mental Health, mental health and work, Mental Health at work, workplace mental health

Mental Health in the Workplace: Coping with Depression and Anxiety

Unfortunately, anxiety and depression are something hard to control once they develop. At the same time, many people claim that they feel anxiety at least once or twice in a month, especially when deadlines approach. Unfortunately, we have many insecurities…

Brittany George August 13, 2019 depression, Mental Health, Workplace Depression, workplace mental health

How to Work with Someone with Depression

With over 300 million people worldwide affected by depression, chances are good that you know or work with someone who deals with the illness on a daily basis. Depression can affect a person’s ability to perform simple tasks, thereby making…