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How finance leaders can support their teams through continued Covid restrictions
By Marwan Forzley, CEO of Veem The uninterrupted disruption brought on by the pandemic accelerated the need for robust, digital-first tools created to support remote teams and accelerate online commerce. As offices across the US moved to work from home for indefinite periods, specialized back office departments handling sensitive information have had to go a layer deeper to find tailored solutions that support the transition of their in-person workflow.
The importance of equipping staff with mental health resources
There is widespread recognition that employers have a vital role to play in supporting staff with the mental health challenges they face amid the current public health crisis. Our survey of adults in the UK and US has shown that more than half (53 per cent) think mental health benefits are essential in the wake of Covid-19, but a large proportion (44 per cent) don’t think this is a priority at their organisation.
Kitchen Nightmare, episode three: Who do you really want in your restaurant?
Kitchen Nightmare (Lockdown Edition), Episode 3. In our final episode, Gordon Ramsay gets stuck into the restaurant’s HR troubles. He sees the owner getting pulled in every which direction by customers, staff, suppliers, and headed for burnout. But will the owner be able to acknowledge this for themselves and get back on track? As we reach the end of this three-part series of Kitchen Nightmare (Lockdown Edition) let’s do a quick recap.
Sustaining togetherness in uncertain times
Sustaining togetherness in uncertain times James McErlean , June 18, 2020 It’s Men’s Health Week and it won’t come as a surprise that this year’s theme is to ‘Take Action on COVID-19’ – encompassing physical and mental health. We know uncertainty affects the mind. A third of men report their relationships with colleagues have weakened during lockdown and nearly half (46%) say that no one has checked to see how they are coping during this period according to Movember.
Thought for the Week: Lockdown is your 'Kitchen Nightmare' opportunity
Kitchen Nightmare (Lockdown Edition): Chef Gordon Ramsay is invited by the owners to spend lockdown in their struggling restaurant in an attempt to revive the business and #BuildBackBetter. For a brief time in my life I binged on a TV show called Kitchen Nightmares.
Thought for the Week: Three leadership mantras to help navigate through crisis
In this series, we're inviting experts to share guidance, reflections and exercises to help social impact leaders through difficult times. This time, Cities4Peace director and leadership coach Mandar Apte shares the three different attitudes that can help leaders make sound decisions while managing their own mental health along the way. The Covid-19 pandemic is a crisis of gigantic and unimaginable proportions.
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The nation's mental health faces new challenges. Can social enterprise step in? What does it take to grow a social business in the field of mental health? As the world grapples to understand the impact of Covid-19 on people's long-term wellbeing, three seasoned social entrepreneurs share their tips. Thought for the Week: Carve out some time for headspace Practising mindfulness techniques can lead to greater calm, clarity and contentment – and even compassion.
Thought for the Week: Carve out some time for headspace
Pracising mindfulness techniques can lead to greater calm, clarity and contentment – and even more compassion. The boss of Headspace for Work (Europe) on why it's worth adding moments of quiet into your daily routine. During this difficult period, many social enterprise leaders are working long hours, experiencing pressure and stress.
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