Being promoted from your technical role to a managerial or leadership role within your organisation is usually met with excitement. It’s a sure sign that the company recognises your true value. You have worked hard in your field and you have finally made it. Unfortunately, this type of promotion can cause insurmountable challenges for the ...
Several studies have observed the role of work-related conflicts as a source of mental illness. Romanov et al. (1996), for example, found a correlation between mental illness and conflicts at work. And according to Hyde et al. (2006), unresolved conflicts or conflicts resolved through the use of authority are particularly risky. When conflict in the ...
5 Tips to Survive the Festive Season Christmas is just around the corner, children across the country are waiting with excited anticipation for the big day, but are you?? Christmas is considered to be one of our most stressful life events, it’s up there with divorce and moving house. The demands upon us have already ...
Creating a workplace that’s positive towards your employees’ mental health is simply the right thing to do. Every business has a legal responsibility to provide a safe and healthy workplace. This includes both physical and mental health; occupational health and safety involves psychological injury prevention. One in five adults will experience mental health difficulties, yet prejudice ...
I know you care about your staff. I know that as business owners and employers you are good and decent people who understand your responsibility to ensure your people are kept safe and in a healthy work environment. I also know, with a heavy heart, that this tends to focus around physical health and the ...
Australia is facing many workplace challenges, not least of which is employee mental health. The World Health Organisation has forecast that depression will become the leading contributor to the global burden of disease by 2030. It makes good sense, both financially and ethically, to monitor and address the mental health of your workforce. Having a ...
Our youth are struggling. Imagine this. Your daughter came home from school visibly distressed. About an hour later you received an email from her teacher that said she had taken two maths tests and ONLY received a C grading. The teacher stated she needed to speak with you as a matter of priority. Your daughter ...
The death by suicide of Kate Spade, Fashion Designer, dominates the news. Such a sad loss of life. When the media reports another death by suicide I see people making heartfelt comments expressing their shock and sending messages of support to families. I imagine them reading the article and feeling sadness for all involved, expressing ...
Returning to work after being at home with your children can be a somewhat daunting transition for many mums. Whether you have been a stay at home mum for 6 months, 6 years or 16 years, the thought of re-entering the workplace can feel overwhelming. We place a great deal of pressure on ourselves. We ...
Parents play a significant role in supporting their teenagers to make informed decisions about their career pathways. Traditionally, career counselling services for students was geared towards identifying an appropriate career destination and providing job market information. Those days are gone………. As the world of work demands more flexible work identities, narrow and linear forms of ...
