How long is too long?
8 September 2017
Returning to work after a long sickness absence can be daunting, but good line manager engagement supported by a well-crafted HR policy can help a lot, says Helen White-Knight
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Democratising adjustments
9 August 2017
Workplace disability adjustments such as special chairs for bad backs have proven benefits. Extending the service to all staff – not just disabled employees – helps everyone to become happier and more productive.
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Coping with a crisis
26 July 2017
When dealing with a mental health crisis, a well-formulated plan could be the difference between life and death for the person affected. Don’t shy away from putting one in place, says Helen White-Knight.
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Coming back from cancer
12 July 2017
How can your line managers support employees with cancer? Open and honest conversations, and the right workplace adjustments can make a big difference in helping people return to work successfully.
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The EAP gap
28 June 2017
Since they first appeared here in the 80s, EAPs have become a familiar feature of the UK workplace, but their usage rates are disappointingly low. Paul Barrett outlines 10 ways you can get more value from your EAP spend.
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Carers in emergencies
14 June 2017
Working carers frequently face care emergencies, resulting in them having to change their work patterns at short notice. How can line managers accommodate their needs while maintaining team performance?
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Hard numbers
8 June 2017
Disability consultant Graeme Whippy MBE explains why your organisation’s disability data might not be telling you the full story, and gives you some pointers on how you can improve on this.
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Tools in mind
31 May 2017
Mental health often gets left out of the technological race to remove barriers. Helen White-Knight explores the opportunity employers have to use technology to manage mental health at work.
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Tomorrow’s world
17 May 2017
‘I’ll have six jobs in my lifetime, my children will have six jobs at the same time.’ Tomorrow’s jobs will be here sooner than we think, what will this mean for employee engagement and wellbeing?
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Future proofing
10 May 2017
Don’t believe all the scare stories about the future of work – with new tech comes new opportunities. But will your employees be equipped to face the challenges that lie ahead, asks Paul Barrett.
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