We’re not designed to deal with this protracted period of stress, so how can we combat it? Says Dr Peter Mills, clinical director, Cigna Europe who takes a closer look at how stress impacts our bodies, what can be done about it and practical advice on combatting.
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Coronavirus conflict at work
advo hr’s Alison Gill addresses the conflict that COVID brings to the workplace and how to address the differing employee views and concerns.
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Mixing drink with work
90% of employees have admitted to drinking on the job.
Even when staff are remote, employers have a strict duty of care over employee mental and physical wellbeing. This means ensuring that staff aren’t compromising their health for their work, which throughout the coronavirus pandemic has been a heightened issue.
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Dying of embarrassment
More than a third of Brits would be too embarrassed to visit the doctor if displaying bowel cancer symptoms, with over 65% not confident anyway in identifying what these symptoms are.
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Business leaders self-medicating to cope with COVID-19 pressure
Six in 10 business leaders with mental health symptoms have turned to potentially unhealthy coping mechanisms rather than seeking help with two in five using alcohol and substances to cope with mental ill-health. Business leaders needs to overcome the stigma to protect themselves and their businesses.
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Employers need to act to support employee mental health wellbeing
One in four feeling ‘lonely and isolated’ during Covid with nearly 60% of young people reported anxiety and stress.
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Spotlight on Mental Health
Mental health is rising up the agenda of UK businesses. Canada Life has created a new report that outlines the whole subject of mental wellbeing and how it effects the workplace.
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Four in ten UK workers feel their mental health is in decline
There is no doubt that COVID-19 poses a significant risk to both our physical and mental health. Not only are we worried for the wellbeing of those closest to us, but we must also deal with the changing economic landscape and constant threat of redundancy.
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Online wellbeing: surge in virtual healthcare
There is a surge in the use of virtual health care since the beginning of lockdown with twice as many mental health appointments.
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An advo hr feature: Alcohol Related Dependency, Sober October & Alcohol Awareness Week
advo hr examines the subject of alcohol related dependency and highlights ‘Sober October’ and Alcohol Awareness Week (16-22 November 2020). As an employer, mental health and alcohol related dependency are difficult issues to approach and address. advo hr provides information, hints, tips and resources to help you support your employees.
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