Most people don’t suddenly burn out. They ignore lots of small warning signs first. How to spot burnout early, and what actually helps.
Burnout: The Warning Signs, and What Actually Helps Read More »
A manager’s guide to the first few days after you notice someone is struggling: what to say, how to check in without it feeling like pressure, and when not to wait.
Someone on My Team Is Struggling: What Do I Do This Week? Read More »
Someone’s work has slipped and they might be struggling. What should a manager do first? Notice the change, start with the person, then the performance.
Mental Health and Underperformance: What Managers Should Do First Read More »
Your job in the first 48 hours isn’t to fix people’s reactions. It’s to create enough safety, clarity and support that you don’t make a difficult situation harder.
When Something Traumatic Happens at Work: What Managers Need to Do in the First 48 Hours Read More »
How to support someone back to work after mental health absence: keeping in touch, the return to work conversation, phased returns and adjustments.
Returning to Work After Mental Health Absence: A Manager’s Guide Read More »
What to say when a colleague says they’re fine but you can tell they’re not. Practical steps and phrases from a practising therapist.
Knowing you should check in with someone is the easy part. Knowing what to actually say is where most people freeze.
Most managers don’t avoid mental health conversations because they don’t care. They avoid them because they don’t know what to say, or they’re worried about saying the wrong thing and making it worse.
How to Talk About Mental Health at Work: A Manager’s Guide Read More »