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From Blame to Accountability: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

by Natalie EllisLeave a Comment on From Blame to Accountability: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

We live in unsettling times. There’s no getting around it. The world feels louder, more fractious, and more exhausting than ever, and the workplace hasn’t been immune to that.

Everywhere you look, there’s a culture of grievance taking hold. People feel wronged. Slighted. Overlooked. Whilst those feelings are often completely valid, what concerns me is what happens next, the slow slide from frustration into blame, and from blame into a place where nothing ever changes.

Because here’s the truth: blame feels powerful in the moment, but it’s actually one of the most passive places you can be.

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Why Being in HR Right Now Feels Like an Impossible Job

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Let me be completely honest with you: this post is one of the hardest that I have ever written, but I think that too many are skipping over the realities of what the HR profession looks like right now.

One of the most common things I am seeing is watching colleagues leave the HR profession in their droves, and it’s heartbreaking. These are talented, passionate people who once loved what they did. But right now? Being in HR feels less like a rewarding profession and more like being stuck between a rock and a very hard place, with everyone expecting you to perform miracles whilst the ground keeps shifting beneath your feet.

And I know that many are not alone in feeling this way.

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The Good, The Bad, and The Comfies! A Reality Check on Remote Working

by Natalie EllisLeave a Comment on The Good, The Bad, and The Comfies! A Reality Check on Remote Working

The recent BBC Panorama episode “Should we still be working from home?” has thrown a spotlight on one of the most contentious workplace debates of our time. Since Covid-19 transformed our working patterns, we’ve seen an unprecedented shift in how Britain works – but as the dust settles, some uncomfortable truths are emerging.

While the Office for National Statistics reports that 13% of UK workers now never commute to work, there’s a growing disconnect between what employees want and what businesses actually need to thrive. The conversation seems to have shifted from “how can we make this work?” to “this is how I want to work” – often without considering the broader implications for business operations, team dynamics, and long-term sustainability.

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Blue Monday: Supporting Employee Wellbeing on the ‘Most Depressing Day’

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Today marks Blue Monday, supposedly the gloomiest day of the year. Whilst the science behind this concept might be questionable, it provides an excellent opportunity for HR professionals to spotlight mental health and workplace wellbeing.

As many of you know, I started my career on the high street as a Lunn Poly sales consultant, I absolutely loved selling holidays and sending people to their dream destinations! So in the post, I’m taking a trip down memory lane to my Lunn Poly “Dolly” days; explaining why today is seen as the most depressing day of the year, and more importantly what we can do actually do to switch up our mood!

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How to look after your mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak

by Natalie EllisLeave a Comment on How to look after your mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak

Without question, the coronavirus outbreak is having an impact on all of our daily lives, and as we all adjust to the new normal of social distancing, home schooling and the dining tables becoming boardrooms; all this change can have a significant impact upon our mental health.

At the moment, it is difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but there are many things that we can do to positively support our wellbeing during these uncertain times. The things that we already know that are good for managing our mental health such as venturing outside and staying connected to friends and family, have suddenly become more difficult to do, so it’s important we seek new ways to manage our mental health.

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