Meet Khaleeqa Bostan, Digital Marketing and Social Media Apprentice I have completed my A levels in photography and media studies. Since joining in October 2018, I have devised a social media strategy with the aim of increasing transparency with our audience, allowing topical conversations and … Read more about Khaleeqa Bostan
To talk or not to talk?
That is the question for those of us experiencing mental health difficulties in the workplace More than one in six of us are currently experiencing mental health problems at work. We might be feeling low, feeling hopeless about the future, finding it hard to concentrate. Or we might be feeling … Read more about To talk or not to talk?
Why employers should exercise caution when using NDAs
What is an NDA? A non-disclosure agreement (NDA), sometimes referred to as “gagging clauses”, are legally binding contracts between one or more parties who agree to not disclose confidential information they have shared with each other. They are most typically contained within employment contacts … Read more about Why employers should exercise caution when using NDAs
Being your true self at work boosts mental wellbeing and performance
According to a report from the Royal College of Psychiatrists, mental health issues are the reason for a third of all “fit notes” issued by GPs – fuelling concerns that employee wellbeing initiatives are not working. In-house yoga, healthy eating guidance, flexible hours and table football in … Read more about Being your true self at work boosts mental wellbeing and performance
How to spot and eliminate risks of office workplace accidents
In 2016/17, more than half a million non-fatal injuries to workers were reported, according to government statistics. Although offices are considered low-risk environments, this doesn’t mean workers and employers should let their health and safety standards slip. The office is not a risk-free … Read more about How to spot and eliminate risks of office workplace accidents
Why The Best Investment Is In Your Mental Health
There are two things that any person would need to make any success out of their life: Their ability to exist and their mental health. Over the years we have learned that disability is not a massive problem when reaching for success. The truth is that if we want anything enough and if we are … Read more about Why The Best Investment Is In Your Mental Health
Supporting LGBT+ Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental health, despite being spoken about more frequently is still seen as a taboo subject in everyday life, and in particular, in the workplace. According to the charity MIND, at least one in six workers experience mental health issues such as anxiety or depression. Having conversations with your … Read more about Supporting LGBT+ Mental Health in the Workplace
Beth’s Two Months at Thrive
What has happened in my first 2 months in the Thrive Tribe. My first day seems so long ago now; myself and the firm have grown so much since. Settling in was the easy part and the hardest was constantly having to be prepared for the unexpected. I’ve been on hand alongside work … Read more about Beth’s Two Months at Thrive