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Understanding Change in Change Management
Change is a natural part of life. We all grow and we all change. Who we are at 55 is
How To Prevent Tech Neck by An Occupational Physician
Organisations are taking an active role in educating their staff on how to develop and maintain good posture. They are
SMART Goals and Organisational Leadership
Leaders and managers in the workplace can use the SMART model (setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound goals) to
Dark Triads: Working With Bad People
The dark triad of personalities are as the name suggests; bad. They can be particularly challenging within the workforce. They
Knowing Your Macros from Your Micros: A Healthy Diet for Energy and Vitality
A healthy diet is a diet that is nutritionally balanced and contains all of the essential vitamins and minerals, as
A Doctor’s Tips on How to Increase Fertility
Many women are facing infertility problems. It is a problem that effects at least 186 million people worldwide, with an
EPIGENETICS AND TRAUMA
The word ‘epigenetics’ may be a new one for you, but the term has been around for quite some time,
Mindfulness and Neuroplasticity: What We Know About Mindfulness and the Brain
Mindfulness and positive psychology encompass the notion that we are in control of our physiological wellbeing through our mindset. Positive
Resilience: Building a Stronger, Healthier Mindset
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity. Resilience is an inner strength that helps us overcome trauma and
What is Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and How Can It Help You?
“Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally. It’s about knowing what
The Ageing Workforce: Managing Identity And Change
There has been much focus on millennials and Gen Ys in the workplace. We have all become accustomed to hearing
Happiness Set Points
A happiness set-point is the point on a continuum of happiness with which we are born. Happiness set points are
Resilience: How to build emotional strength
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity. Resilience is an inner strength that helps us overcome trauma and
Mental Health Awareness: Spot the Signs and Symptoms of Psychiatric Disorders
Mental health is not the absence of disorder. It is a state in which a person is able to fulfil
Burnout or Stress: What’s the Difference?
Stress is an occupational hazard that, over time and if left untreated, can lead to burnout. Stress is on a
Personality Differences and Stress at Work
Personality plays a fundamental role in stress. Each individual on the planet has a unique personality. We call these individual
Long COVID & Returning to Work
COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on the world, affecting millions of people globally. While many people recover from the
Managing mental health at work
As mental health issues get discussed more, it’s part of a health check-in at the worksite. Sarah Davies-Robertson and Dr.
What individuals and organisations can do about musculoskeletal disorders
Posture and musculoskeletal wellness are often-forgotten elements of the workforce. Dr Farhan Shahzad looks at what employers and employees can
Personality Factors: The Role of Individual Differences in Stress Appraisal
A number of researchers have accounted for the role of an employee’s personality in their response to stress. This is
Effective Interventions: Organisational and Employee Actions to Combat Workplace Stress
According to the American Psychological Society, a healthy organisation is one which embodies employee involvement in decision making, autonomy in
Stress Management: What Can Organisations Do?
In the US government’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for the prevention of Work Related Psychological Disorders,
An Occupational Medic’s Guide to Understanding Burnout
Occupational burnout is a psychological syndrome that causes emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation or cynicism and a lack of accomplishment or inefficacy,
Childhood Abuse
Childhood sexual abuse has long been shown to be correlated to mental illness in adulthood. There is a link between
The Causes of Work-Related Stress: Theories and Models
Stress at work is commonplace. Whether it be a toxic work culture, a bad boss, or over-delegation, many people seem
The Rise of Aches and Pains: What Individuals and Organisations Can Do About Musculoskeletal Disorders
What Individuals and Organisations Can Do About Musculoskeletal Disorders. Many of us have been working from home. With Covid lockdowns