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The Future of Work
The Future of Work as the Context of the Future of Wellbeing We all know the world of work is changing, but what does the future look like? At the Good Day at Work Conversation 2017, our line-up of experts delved into the future of work and…
Diary of a Sugar Free Feb
In recent research into what makes a Good Day At Work we found that one of the underpinning factors to people’s capacity to be happy, healthy and thriving in the workplace is their physical and emotional energy levels. In recent research into what…
Change: The new normal
With a divisive President in the White House, the UK about to leave the EU and the recent global financial crisis still hanging over us, it’s clear that this period of political and economic uncertainty is set to continue. This kind of massive…
2017: a big year for workplace wellbeing
Sir Cary Cooper and Ben Moss in conversation Our Founding Director Cary Cooper and MD Ben Moss were having lunch just before Christmas and found themselves chatting about the year that’s just passed in workplace wellbeing… and what’s to come in…
The PM puts mental health at the top of YOUR agenda
This week, PM Theresa May announced an overhaul of the nation’s mental health; focusing on removing the stigma and providing more access to treatment for all, but especially for Britain’s children and adolescents. She is also asking employers…
The power of experience
What would you choose—to scroll through your friend’s social media pictures of the beach or to feel the sand under your feet; read a romance novel or to experience the intensity of first love; watch a cooking show or sit in a café in Italy, freshly…
Presents of presence
We spoke recently about the festive season and how mindfulness can help us cope during this typically busy period. Taking time out to refocus our energy is terrific for our own mental health, but how are we when it comes to considering the…
My 7 day single-tasking challenge
Last week, I volunteered to take on a single tasking challenge. Inspired by Geri Hirsch’s blog, I recognised that, like her, I have become very much a full time multi-tasker and perhaps it was time to start doing things in a more focused and…
Why do we get annoyed at work?
How do you feel at work when people don’t replace the shared milk? Or don’t clean up after using the staff kitchen? How do you feel when your colleague hums or constantly sniffs all day? Do you secretly rage at those who take loud personal…
The problem with multitasking
While you’re reading this, what else are you doing? Own up - Are you walking somewhere, eating your lunch, on a conference call, in a meeting, checking Facebook alerts…? How many tabs are open on your computer? Nowadays, we defer so much to…
Movember 2017
Our MD Ben Moss has transformed from fresh-faced to hipster in less than a month! As the month of the Mo’ rolls to an end, it’s to time to compare the facial hair and dig deep for men’s health. While there are obvious…
Time for a workplace revolution
Co-founder of Robertson Cooper, Cary set up the business with Ivan Robertson in 1999. A Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health at Lancaster University, he is recognised as a world leading expert on wellbeing. Cary is also the media’s…
