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The global COVID-19 crisis has completely changed our lives, impacting our daily routines, the way in which we connect with people, our livelihoods and much more, which can lead to feelings of insecurity and uncertainty.

As restrictions have been relaxed in several countries, business professionals may have been required to return to the workplace or are expected to in the near future, which could enhance these worries even further.

So today, we’re joined by Emma Mamo, Head of Workplace Wellbeing at the UK mental health charity, Mind, to help those who are worried about returning to the workplace, manage their anxieties and maintain good mental health.

Continue reading Podcast 31: Worried about returning to the workplace? Here’s how to tackle your anxieties →

The COVID-19 crisis has brought sweeping change to so many aspects of our lives – where we work being one of them. Some of these changes will be permanent. Indeed, many organisations have found that having a greater number of their employees based at home has worked out well for all parties. As a result, some employers have decided to shift completely to remote working for good, while others are transitioning more towards a hybrid way of working. Continue reading What to consider before hiring for permanently remote roles →

The lockdown period has been a learning curve for both businesses and professionals. We have had to learn how to use new technologies and how to remain productive when outside of the office, all whilst consciously supporting one another’s mental health and wellbeing. Continue reading How to prioritise the wellbeing of your people in a hybrid workplace →

Conducting job interviews remotely is set to become commonplace as we enter the next era of work. But how can you replicate that ‘feeling’ candidates get for your organisation when they interview with you in-person, if they are just staring into a screen, devoid of the sensory overload they would experience during a face-to-face interview? How can a potential employee truly get an understanding of what it really would be like to work for your organisation, if they won’t be physically setting foot in your offices and meeting your people? Continue reading Interviewing remotely? Eight ways to bring your employer brand to life →