Why Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic Abuse is a Workplace Issue Resources/Blog To tie in with this year’s International Women’s Day, we consider why understanding the dynamics of domestic abuse is so important in the workplace. We look at the business case, provide some helpful resources, and highlight why awareness training can be the catalyst for actions to help create a safe and supportive workplace for anyone experiencing domestic abuse. Due to the nature of domestic abuse, it is hard to objectively quantify how many people are affected by it. Recent data published in Novem ..read more

In Equilibrium's quarterly workplace wellbeing newsletter Winter 2022/23 Resources/Blog Thanks for dropping in to have a look at the first edition of our workplace wellbeing newsletter in 2023 This edition of our quarterly workplace wellbeing newsletter includes: Details of 2 new courses that we've recently added to our repertoire, plus news of the recently updated course for Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®) from MHFA England Links to recent blog articles, we also reveal our most read article of 2022 A wellbeing tip with suggestions for looking after our mental health this win ..read more

5 useful workplace wellbeing resources for 2023 Resources/Blog Our latest picks of external workplace wellbeing resources include: A summary of 2021/22 workplace health and safety statistics compiled by the HSE The findings from a new Inclusion at Work 2022 report by the CIPD in partnership with Reed A report into accent bias which includes suggestions for employers to tackle this important diversity issue A conscious language guide from Healthline with inclusive language suggestions to help make people feel included rather than excluded by the words we choose to use A quiz to provide ..read more

Dr David Mason Brown - a valued colleague remembered Resources/Blog Dr David Mason Brown was a founding director of In Equilibrium who sadly passed earlier this year. We pay tribute to this remarkable man whose wellbeing workshops were described as 'life changing' by many of those who attended them. Dr David Mason Brown1941 - 2022 Approaching year end and imminent Christmas get togethers is always a time when our thoughts turn to those who won't be joining us this year. The Equilibrium team were deeply saddened in April to learn of the passing of Dr David Mason Brown. David was one o ..read more

5 tips to help look after our mental health this winter Resources/Blog We suggest 5 practical tips below to help look after our mental health this winter, when decreased exposure to sunlight can leave us with low mood, poor motivation and less energy. Most people will admit that their energy levels change at different points during the year. We may feel happier and more energetic on warm days when the sun is shining and there are plentiful hours of daylight. Conversely, we may have less energy and feel we need to sleep more and lead a quieter life during the cold, shorter days of wint ..read more

Our Workplace Wellbeing Training Courses and Simple Booking Process Resources/Blog An overview of the areas in which we can deliver training to enhance workplace wellbeing, together with details of our simple 5-step booking process. We briefly outline below each area in which we can deliver in-house training. These include courses for managers and staff to increase awareness and learn new skills and strategies that help enhance workplace wellbeing. Please click each coloured button to view the courses in that section.  Each course can be individually tailored or combined with ot ..read more

Education - The value of Stress Management Training for School Leaders & Business Managers Resources/Blog In a look at stress management training for school leaders, we highlight the areas some recent course participants felt were of particular value, the practical tools they will take away, and the importance they expressed of attending such training. For anyone who’s either taught in or worked at a school, is a parent or a school pupil, there’s no disputing that education can be a stressful profession. The statistics back up our observations. The HSE list education as one of th ..read more

In Equilibrium's Quarterly Workplace Wellbeing Newsletter Autumn 2022 Resources/Blog With the trees starting to lose their leaves, our Autumn newsletter has been designed to bring some workplace wellbeing warmth! Welcome to our Autumn newsletter which includes: Links to recent blog articles A wellbeing tip with suggestions for becoming comfortable with silence An Ask the Expert offering resilience advice from trainer Dot Gourlay Our latest round up of external wellbeing in the workplace resources and articles   World Mental Health Day - Monday 10 October This year's theme is to ..read more

Bullying behaviours – tips to stop toxic cultures developing Resources/Blog Research shows that despite the continued move to remote working, bullying allegations are rising.  Is it a signal that leaders aren’t trained to be alert in spotting and managing bullying behaviours remotely? We look at the evidence and offer 8 tips to help stop toxic work cultures developing through remote and hybrid working. At first glance, we might assume that the recent rise in remote working would have resulted in a reduction in cases of bullying at work.  Yet, recent analysis by two employme ..read more

Ask the Expert - resilience tips for hybrid work Resources/Blog In a series of 3 short videos, trainer Dot Gourlay discusses some resilience tips for those trying to successfully manage remote and hybrid work. In the following videos, a conversation between In Equilibrium's Jan Lawrence and trainer Dot Gourlay cover topics relating to resilience training and include some valuable resilience tips for hybrid working: The relevance/value of our Developing Personal Resilience course for hybrid workers Managing the boundary between work and home life when hybrid working Some thoughts and ..read more