We recently came across an article that suggested it is sometimes better not to have an absence policy. The subject of criticism was strict attendance policies, which were said to breed discontent and be counter-productive to employee engagement among other things. Continue reading
Tag Archives: stress
Do you follow your body clock?
Does your daily routine go hand in hand with your body clock? Do you sleep when you will get the best rest? Do you wake up at sunrise? Do you notice a difference in how you feel depending on the cycle you follow? Continue reading
How to leave work on time
Now that most of us have a heavier work load than ever, it’s important for us not to allow work to swamp our private lives. Whilst overtime is commonplace when necessary, constant overtime is not. So here are some tips on how to leave work on time. Continue reading
Is Macho Culture preventing good OH?
Occupational health (OH) can often be the corner stone of good employee wellbeing. But unfortunately, if no-one is aware of the issue, it cannot be fixed. Is Macho Culture preventing good OH? Continue reading
Banish the stress of Christmas from your organisation
More than ever, many of us begin and end the holidays exhausted. The stress of Christmas at work has begun to ruin our festive spirit and we need to do something about it. Continue reading
Managers close to burnout: impacts of stress
The CIPD’s article ‘Managers close to breaking point fail to support team’ has highlighted some shocking issues for today’s managers with the impacts of stress. Are managers close to burn out, bad managers? Continue reading
“You can’t spend your life in the stretch zone”
Yesterday, Honeydew Health attended a Stress Management Training course run by our partners Corporate Health. Continue reading
Truth or Myth?: A formal diagnosis is not needed to access mental health support
This is the truth! Mental health issues can be complex and vary widely in severity. It may not always be clear if you or your employees are suffering from mental health issues but there are plenty of ways to find out. As long as your employees are aware of the symptoms of mental health issues, and feel that they are suffering from any of them they are qualified to seek professional help. Continue reading
Access to Work Scheme
This week Honeydew Health attended a seminar on a little known Government Scheme offered by the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) – ‘Access to Work’. Continue reading
Truth or Myth? Is time off work the best approach to dealing with depression or stress?
Myth!
Whilst dealing with depression or stress, shutting yourself away from everything for a while can feel like the best thing to do. But it isn’t necessarily the best antidote to these feelings.