Simply Business UK CEO Alan Thomas warns “mental health crisis looming” yet remains optimistic for SME owners

Friday, 19 March 2021 Alan Thomas

Almost one year on, the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact all of our daily lives. And few have been hit harder than the self-employed – livelihoods are on the line, with small business owners facing an unprecedented amount of pressure.

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How remote learning can develop careers and improve team wellbeing

Monday, 15 March 2021 Pablo Vandenabelle

Pablo Vandenabeele, Bupa UK’s clinical director for mental health, reveals the wellbeing benefits of continuous professional development, and why all managers should encourage their team to do it while working from home.

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Why prioritising employee wellbeing helps create a stronger brand

Tuesday, 23 February 2021 Alison Styles

As we start this year with another lockdown in the UK, it is clear that the Covid-19 pandemic is taking a toll on more than just our physical health.

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Digital working causing tech-stress in home workers

Wednesday, 03 February 2021 David McCormack

The number of home-based workers is at an all-time high, as workplaces remain closed in-line with the government’s COVID restrictions, but the growing dependence on working online and fully-digital has triggered an alarming rise in employee stress

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Leaders of SMEs mental health under strain owing to the pressures of COVID on their businesses

Monday, 25 January 2021 Anne Kiem

As we near the first anniversary of lockdown, it’s natural to look back on the past year and consider how dramatic the effect of multiple lockdowns has been.

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Should employers ask their workforce to have the vaccine?

Wednesday, 17 March 2021 Karen Holden

The UK Covid Vaccination programme is well underway, with at least 15 million people in the UK having received one dose of a coronavirus vaccine already.

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How to take care of your employees’ mental wellbeing when working from home

Friday, 12 March 2021 Dr. Nick Taylor

Many countries around the world are still in lockdown. And the consequences of staying at home are becoming more apparent in our children’s education, our personal relationships, our economies, and our mental health.

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Employee mental health needs to be a top priority

Thursday, 18 February 2021 Louise Rogerson Tim Boag

As we enter 2021 businesses in the UK are continuing to face challenging external pressures, with a new lockdown having an impact on business income, and with many having to adapt to changes as a result of Brexit.

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What you need to know about entrepreneurs' mental health

Monday, 01 February 2021 Jan Cavelle

In these turbulent times, business leaders are increasingly offering their teams mental health support. But do the entrepreneurs need help themselves? The answers may surprise you.

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