As winter approaches, so does the season of sniffles and coughs. In our recent blog post, How to Keep Your Team Healthy This Winter: Tips for Tackling Seasonal Bugs, we covered practical ways to help your team handle the challenges of seasonal illnesses. Beyond preparation, it’s equally important to focus on improving employee morale — especially when staff numbers are low.
Supporting mental health in the workplace is essential for building resilience within teams. Resilience is the heartbeat of every successful team, helping members adapt to challenges and support one another when things get tough. By fostering open conversations and implementing support systems, mental health challenges can be addressed early, helping prevent long-term absences and benefiting both the individual and the team.
Winter is coming—and with it, the dreaded season of sniffles, sneezes, and sick days. Even just one or two absences can feel like you’ve been hit by a snowstorm. Whether it’s the flu, a rogue cold, or that one mysterious cough everyone seems to catch, a little preparation can help you glide through the winter months without too much disruption (or too many tissues).
Ever felt drained after interacting with certain colleagues? You may have encountered an “energy vampire”—a term for individuals whose negativity or disruptive behaviour saps the energy, morale, and productivity of those around them. Their actions, from persistent gossip to focusing solely on problems, can ripple through a team, creating challenges for both collaboration and workplace satisfaction.
In this article, we’ll explore what an energy vampire is, how to identify their behaviours, the impact they can have on team dynamics, and practical strategies to manage them effectively.
Sickness during annual leave can be a challenging situation for both employers and employees. Understanding how to manage these instances effectively is crucial to maintaining fairness and ensuring compliance with UK laws.
Managing employee holiday requests during the summer is crucial for maintaining a smooth operation. As the days get longer and the weather warms up, employees across the UK eagerly anticipate taking a well-deserved break. This season presents both opportunities and challenges for businesses. Encouraging employees to take time off is essential for their well-being and productivity, but managing annual leave during a surge in holiday requests can be a logistical challenge.
Handling an employee off with work-related stress requires a thoughtful and supportive approach. Work-related stress is a serious issue that can affect an employee’s health, productivity, and overall well-being. In fact, up to 79% of employees face work-related stress issues, making it crucial for employers to understand how to manage such situations effectively to support their employees.
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