Category: Modern Workplaces
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Toxic Positivity: what it is and how to avoid it
Although thinking positively can be a very powerful and useful way of approaching something, there is a much darker side to positivity. This is known as toxic positivity and this can cause harm and suffering, which is the opposite of what positivity normally aims to achieve.
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Remote Working: Is it here to stay?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, remote working has become much more commonplace. Most people have been told to work from home where possible and they have had to adapt to this way of working. Whether or not this working style will continue after the pandemic is, however, debatable.
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Tina Winchester, Mentally Well Workplaces: The 24/7 grind is not something to be celebrated!
In order to create work environments that promote mental health, it is vital for managers to learn how to spot early signs of mental health deterioration. “Being open about mental health in the workplace is essential,” says Tina Winchester.
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Tarek Anwar, CEO at FinVelo: Inclusion, diversity of thought, views and perspective will drive sustainable growth
In order to avoid the negative effects that can result because of the pandemic, leaders should learn to find balance and perspective. Lack of clarity, vision, outlook; fear; anxiety; knee-jerk reactions; massive drop in income are amongst the main personal and professional challenges.
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Three strategies to keep in mind for successful conflict management in the workplace
Successful conflict management starts with validating the other person, embracing the conflict instead of avoiding it and finding common ground in the discussion.
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Lisa Molloy, IACP: There is a need for significant investment in mental health services to help address the psychological toll of Covid-19
Prior to the pandemic, 3% of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) members were working mostly online – this changed to 70% during the pandemic, according to a survey done by the association.
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The pitfalls of group decision making and how to avoid them
Decision-making is one of the many skills experts have identified as crucial when it comes to rebuilding the workplace post-pandemic. One of the key ways to improve group decision-making is to be conscious of groupthink, a scenario in which individuals of a team are afraid to voice their opinions for fear of creating dissent.
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How to manage work/life balance when living with a long-term health issue
Balancing work/life with any long-term health issue is no easy task. As someone who has lived with a long-term health condition for nine years, I would like to add a preface to this article. I want to start by saying straight away, without having met you, if you have a long-term health condition that you…
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When and how to discuss the subject of a long-term health condition with your employer
Broaching the subject of health with your potential employer can be a difficult and nerve-wracking line to navigate. While acknowledging you may need more support or adjustments so that you can perform your role to the best of your ability, you also do not want to seem incapable.
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How to find work after a health condition leaves you long-term unemployed
Looking for any job can be daunting, especially if you have been long-term unemployed for a while due to a health condition. Mistreatment in previous work, lack of understanding or simply not using your skills can knock confidence and make the whole process seem difficult. If your health condition has majorly impacted the type of…