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Employee Financial Literacy
November 1^st, 2024 in Blog
As the aftermath of the Autumn Budget is being assessed by employers and employees, this is a very important month to be looking at employee financial literacy. Employee financial literacy is more than just being able to add up, it is the ability to understand how money can be managed and refers to the skills and knowledge that allows employees to make informed and effective decisions about their financial resources. Financial education has been…
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Occupational Burnout
November 29^th, 2019 in Blog
In today’s hectic world there is immense social pressure to always be ‘busy’. The value placed on achievement and productivity forces us to constantly be achieving things. In contrast, resting, taking time off, day-dreaming or relaxing are often seen as lazy pursuits, not to be openly discussed or encouraged. Perhaps, then, it is not surprising that BURNOUT is on the rise. It is a growing problem for the modern workplace, having an impact…
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Depression is not a Dirty Word
January 4^th, 2019 in Blog
What is Depression? The Mental Health Foundation broadly defines depression as: “A common mental disorder that causes people to experience depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, low energy and poor concentration.” The more specific term of dysthymia is used to describe mild, but long-term depression, usually lasting two years or more. How Common is it? At any one time…
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Employee Financial Literacy

Occupational Burnout

Depression is not a Dirty Word