Why your company needs to be trauma-informed – 11 business benefits you cannot ignore By Esther van der Sande I met Matthew, a senior company executive, at a conference. When he asked what I do, I said I help [...]
Women spend more of their lives in poor health and with degrees of disability (the “health span” rather than the “life span”). A woman will spend an average of nine years in poor health, which affects her ability to be present and/or productive at home, in the workforce, and in the community and reduces her earning potential.
I recently issued a challenge to a corporate CEO. I suggested she should devote a couple of days to meeting with her employees, one on one, simply to chat about their personal lives. In these meetings, try to approach each person with curiosity, generosity and, above all, humanity.
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Companies simply want low absenteeism rates. My boss kept contacting me continuously. However, it's important to pay attention to the type of employee you're dealing with. I was a very hard worker and never called in sick. So, when I say that it's really not going well, you should take that seriously.
The power of implementing a trauma-informed approach in the professional context can be transformative. By emphasising trust, empathy, boundary-setting, a healing presence, story-sharing and self-care, we create an environment in which deep, meaningful relationships can thrive.
Building a sense of belonging is crucial for employee well-being and organisational culture. It fosters acceptance, authenticity, and unlocks individual potential, resulting in increased productivity and motivation. By creating a supportive environment and implementing diversity initiatives, a harmonious workplace where all employees thrive can be created.
This article explores effective strategies to address ageism and create a more inclusive society. Ageism in the workplace is a serious concern that may lead to discrimination, fewer opportunities and negative health outcomes.
As organisations all over the world gradually increase the diversity in their workforce, it’s important not to forget equity and inclusion in the equation, because that’s an important part of the picture too. So what do we mean by [...]
Homogeneity can be very useful in business when you’re trying to do the same thing over and over and over again. But if you could do with a fresh perspective now and again, to drive innovation, streamline your processes [...]