Advice
The management at work of employee bereavement
I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and my condolences go out to the Royal Family and the…
Tuesday 22 September 2026
Carole is the CEO of a leading UK stress management and wellbeing consultancy. She is a BBC Guest-broadcaster and author of Show Stress Who’s Boss! Carole is an international Motivational Speaker and is regularly called upon by the national press and media for comment. She is Chair of the International Stress Management Association [UK], founder of Stress Awareness Day, Fellow and Past President of the Professional Speaking Association, London. www.carolespiers.co.uk
I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and my condolences go out to the Royal Family and the…
People usually manage their emotions quite well but there are certain days, or anniversaries, such as a birthday, or a wedding or the date that a…
I am a firm believer in the value of face-to-face communication but Covid has meant that we have had to make many changes.
‘I keep losing focus’, complains Noreen. ‘I wish I could concentrate better’, says George. Do you hear yourself sometimes saying this?
Smartphone addiction, sometimes colloquially known as “nomophobia” (fear of being without a mobile phone), is often fueled by an Internet overuse problem or Internet addiction disorder.
Video chat has always existed. But right now, we’re relying on it more than ever. We do our work there. We speak to family there. We…
In attempts to keep to the government’s advice, many companies are turning towards remote working in order to delay the spreading of COVID-19 whilst allowing employees…
Many people at work suffer with stress, depression and anxiety. In fact, sometimes these mental health problems are triggered by work alone.
A robust wellbeing programme is really more than just a solution to improved performance and reduced rates of absenteeism.
How many times have you heard ‘New Year, New You’?
Not what you were expecting? Not, how should I be managing my team effectively? Or, what are the essential skills to strong leadership?
As last week was Mental Health Awareness Week, I thought I would help people to understand how they can manage their mental health in the workplace.
Although it might not seem like it, small talk is a skill. Like any skill, it needs to be practised to get right and the more…
I remember thinking as a child that when I grew older, I would know all there is or was to know and that I would be…