Ever had a boss who just wasn’t very good? Someone who shouldn’t have been employed let alone promoted to be a manager. You’re very lucky if you can have an entire career without at lease one boss like that. They can make your life hell, or you can learn to… Read More

Studies show that even a quick burst of daily exercise can reduce stress. This month is National Walking Month and as a business we are really trying to walk more. Whether that’s taking the dog for a walk at lunchtime, a power-walk down the canal in the sun or getting… Read More

Firstly, well done! You’ve noticed that something “isn’t quite right” and you’re actively doing something about it. This is the first stage in dealing with stress and anxiety – knowing it’s there and wanting to do something about it. It’s okay to feel a bit of stress once in a… Read More

Today is National Stress Awareness Day and we take mental health really seriously at The Works. In fact, so much so, we are putting on a mental health training event in December (watch this space for more details!) The statistics show how big this issue really is…..with 526,000 UK workers… Read More

So, today is World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme is “Mental Health in the Workplace”. According to Business Matter Magazine, 44% of UK workers say that winter has a negative effect on their mental well-being. And according to the Guardian Newspaper just last week, a new study shows… Read More