Employers in every sector across the country are rightly concerned about how to get their business back up and running. But let’s not lose sight of what will get you there – only through genuine and meaningful collaboration with your workforce can you begin to properly rebuild confident, engaged workforces and productive workplaces.
As we move through our own pandemic journeys, I am now hearing of people belize phone number library to hit a bit of a downward slump. At times like these it is really important that, as well as being kind to others, we should also be kind to ourselves. Whether that’s going for a walk, singing loudly to the radio, having a long bath, or just putting on a clean tracksuit: we need to remember to look after our own mental health so we can continue the kindness ripple and the profound impact it can have.
If you’d like more ideas of how you can support mental wellbeing at this time, head to our clean email on mental health.Don’t let panic get in the way of good decision making
5 May 2020
Head of Inclusive Workplaces Policy
Julie is a diversity and inclusion specialist with 20 years’ experience in the public and how helps businesses retain customers with personalized offers sector. At Acas she’s responsible for leading and providing expert advice to build an inclusive culture.
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Acas has seen a dramatic spike in calls to our helpline and visits to our website. People up and down the country are struggling through unprecedented change, personal and financial uncertainties, feelings of anxiety or fear for their loved ones – and trying to juggle them all while being the best parent, employer, colleague or daughter they can be.
Think about your rights, and what adjustments you need to be effective in your role or to make it safe for you to return to work.
Talk to each other
Recognise this is a scary time for us all, and people may not be responding normally because of their own stress levels.