September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a campaign I can’t ignore because it’s personal to me. My husband’s mum died of it not long ago and, forget the jokes, I really got on with my mother-in-law. Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects millions of us globally and that number is on the rise. It can’t be […]
World Alzheimer’s Day – it’s time to be educated Read More »
In 2017, the cost of loneliness to UK employers was estimated at £2.5bn every year. I can’t imagine what that figure has escalated to over the past 18 months. Given the overwhelming evidence that the global pandemic has increased levels of loneliness, with 25% of adults in the UK reporting feelings of loneliness in 2020,
Loneliness, it matters more than you think Read More »
Burnout; a word that most of us will have heard of but not necessarily experienced in the past. Now, after the extraordinary events of the last 10-12 months, far more people have first-hand knowledge of burnout. I have seen the impact of extreme burnout. From a heart attack, to someone collapsing in the office, through
Burnout, it’s real and it’s getting worse. Read More »
It seems so many of us are getting enough sleep but still feeling sluggish each day, here’s some potential reasons why.
It may not be a lack of sleep making us feel tired right now Read More »
Have you suddenly been asked to work from home (wfh) during the Covid-19 crisis? For many of us this might be new, or it might be something we do occasionally. It feels for now it is the new normal, at least temporarily. But how should you work from home and remain connected, effective and productive?
Looking to switch from cow’s milk to plant based and not sure where to start? Here are some tips for anyone thinking about taking the plunge to try a different m*lk in your next coffee.
WHAT IS IN YOUR OAT LATTE, ANYWAY? Read More »
How many of us know that we should move away from our desks and switch off from technology when we eat our lunch? Yet, how many days a week do you just sit in front of your computer checking your phone whilst quickly eating your lunch ‘al desko’? Fika encourages you to change these habits and actually have a chat to colleagues.
FIKA FRIDAY: Let’s start a cinnamon bun revolution… Read More »
