Planning for COVID-19

Webinar Series

Planning for COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of us, the changes and impacts will continue for some time. It’s during times like this when you need you remember that you are part of a community of best practice, so don’t be alone. The Forum is your friendly, safe environment for sharing ideas, top tips and pitfalls to avoid. In this time of uncertainty its important that we collaborate and work together, bringing together ideas and use this time as an opportunity to learn and continue to raise standards.

We have designed three short series of learning academy modules, along with a top-tips & pitfalls to avoid for homeworking webinar and then a virtual networking group to help you. Phil Anderson has written an article about some of the considerations you might need to make.

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Published on 24 September 2025

Can Employers’ Efforts to Reduce Stress Actually Be Making It Worse?

In recent years, more and more companies have started to recognise the importance of mental health and stress management in the workplace. As businesses realise how stress impacts not just employees but also the overall success of their organisation and customer satisfaction, many have rolled out initiatives like flexible working hours, wellness programs, and policies promoting work-life balance. These all sound great in theory, right? But interestingly, some employees report that these well-intentioned efforts are actually causing them more stress.

So, can it be true? Could employers’ attempts to reduce work-related stress actually be adding to it? Maybe, just maybe, there’s a gap between what companies think will help and what employees actually need. Let’s take a closer look at some common workplace strategies, how they sometimes backfire, and what companies can do to truly support their teams.