Bullying at Work and the after effects

Bullying at work and the after effects

Workplace bullying goes far beyond “personality clashes” or occasional tension at work. It damages wellbeing, performance, and, in many cases, a person’s life outside work for years to come. What workplace bullying looks like We consider bullying at work as unreasonable behaviour directed at an employee that creates a risk to health and safety. It…

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Supporting a Colleague who is Stressed At Work

Supporting a Colleague who is Stressed At Work

We all have those moments at work when someone we know, a colleague, a friend, or the quiet person across the desk just doesn’t seem their usual self. Maybe they’re unusually withdrawn, snapping at tiny things, or clearly overwhelmed by the mountain of tasks ahead. You notice the signs. You want to help. But you’re not sure how to start.

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Feeling the Strain? Let’s Talk About Stress at Work

Feeling the Strain? Let’s Talk About Stress at Work

If you are feeling the strain? Let’s talk about stress at work and not because it’s stress awarness month.

April is Stress Awareness Month, and if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or under pressure lately, you’re not alone. According to UK Government statistics, almost one million workers in 2024/25 reported stress, depression, or anxiety caused or worsened by their job. That’s a staggering number, and a reminder that work related stress is both common and preventable.

But here’s the good news you have more power than you might realise to manage stress, speak up, and seek support.

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Workplace Bullying Or Coercive Control?

Workplace Bullying or Coercive Control?

At a time when there is a focus on coercive control and domestic violence, we thought we’d consider links between these behaviours and workplace bullying. Whilst people experiencing domestic violence during lock down maybe longing to get back to work as a place of sanctuary, we’re thinking: how many people are dreading going back to…

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