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Nutrition in the workplace: A recipe for success

Nutrition in the workplace: A recipe for success

Believe it or not, having good, nutritious food has a major impact on your day-to-day performance, mood, and efficacy. It is common knowledge that we require glucose to function effectively throughout the day. Now, while unhealthy foods solely rich in carbohydrates or sugar, break down and supply glucose to the

Building a culture of belonging: Embracing diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Building a culture of belonging: Embracing diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Though the terms diversity and inclusion are often used interchangeably, they are not the same. When it comes to workplaces and organisations, Resources for Employers defines diversity as, “the variation in personal, physical and social characteristics, such as gender, ethnicity, age, and education” while “inclusion refers to the procedures organisations

Equipping employees with coping strategies: Managing workplace stress

Equipping employees with coping strategies: Managing workplace stress

Workplaces are one of the leading causes of stress among the global workforce. One must pay the rent, feed their family, and build wealth for future generations. Occupational or workplace stress is a chronic condition for many, and the pressures of the workplace are bound to continue. We have witnessed

Beyond the balance sheet: Why investing in employee mental health pays off

Beyond the balance sheet: Why investing in employee mental health pays off

Workplaces are crucial determining factors for an employee’s mental health. While workplaces can often amplify issues contributing to poor mental health, they can also play a crucial role in protecting the mental health of employees. In fact, according to the WHO, “for people with mental health conditions, decent work

Combating Financial Stress for Better Mental Health

Combating Financial Stress for Better Mental Health

What is financial stress? The World Health Organisation defines stress as, “a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives.” Financial stress therefore is stress caused by or related to

Implementing mental health first aid in the workplace: Equipping employees with skills to support colleagues

Implementing mental health first aid in the workplace: Equipping employees with skills to support colleagues

What is mental health first aid? Mental Health First Aid International defines Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) as a training program designed to “empower and equip individuals with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to support a friend, family member or co-worker experiencing a mental health problem.” The concept was

Supporting employees with workplace trauma and PTSD: Addressing Post-traumatic stress in the workplace

Supporting employees with workplace trauma and PTSD: Addressing Post-traumatic stress in the workplace

How many times has one of us been unfairly criticised for not wanting to go to work and instead told, “Come on! You sound like a ten-year-old not wanting to go to school!” We want to ‘act like grown-ups,’ are afraid of being judged and must pay bills, which is

Empowering mental health advocates in the workplace: Championing mental well-being among colleagues

Empowering mental health advocates in the workplace: Championing mental well-being among colleagues

In India, mental health problems among the working population (15 - 64 years) are on the rise. A study conducted by Deloitte during the second wave of Covid-19, revealed India to be among the top 18 countries experiencing anxiety. PwC's 2021 Employee Financial Wellness Survey revealed that 63%

How to overcome isolation in remote work settings?

How to overcome isolation in remote work settings?

With the Covid-19 pandemic and the world going on lockdown, a new trend appeared in workforces all over the world: working from home. While the pandemic has ended, many workplaces still continue to work remotely or in hybrid mode. While according to some, working remotely was part of a healthy

Empowering mental health advocates in the workplace: Championing mental wellbeing among colleagues

Empowering mental health advocates in the workplace: Championing mental wellbeing among colleagues

A study conducted by Deloitte during the second wave of Covid-19, revealed India to be among the top 18 countries experiencing anxiety. PwC's 2021 Employee Financial Wellness Survey revealed that 63% of employees experienced stress caused by financial strain since the start of the pandemic. This raises concerns,