People deal with stress differently. Some will confront it and try to overcome it immediately; others prefer to step away and avoid it altogether. It’s an instinct created by an acute stress response known as “fight or flight”.
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Is workplace surveillance right for your business?
There is a crucial element of trust in an employer-employee relationship. For example, you trust the employee to come to work and complete the tasks you have set for them to the required standard. Whilst they trust that you will treat them fairly and pay them correctly…
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Why Mental Health matters in the workplace…
When it comes to physical disabilities UK employers have become better at understanding their obligations and responsibilities but there is still a huge disconnect with regards to mental health.
Perhaps it is because some employers are unaware that poor mental health is as much a disability as poor physical health. Maybe it is because these are often disabilities which you cannot see. Whatever the reason, it is important to for employers to look after staff mental health and to recognise when an employee might be impacted by ill mental health.
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