Words of wisdom on the tube

Published on

On World Mental Health day we are all going to see and hear a great deal about how we can all help each other improve our collective mental health. I, like many others, read them with interest to help me in both my professional and personal journey in this area. On this mornings’ commute to Canary Wharf, the staff on the DLR summed up the words written by many eminent academics in this simple phrase.

"We don't have to agree on anything to be kind to one another"

It is one of the first things we try to teach children and yet in the busy lives we lead kindness can be quickly forgotten. It doesn’t take a minute to ask someone if they are OK, to reach out and connect to someone or to do that small thing that makes a colleague or a friend smile. So I will keep my words on this important day brief - be kind to each other and be kind to yourself.

Related Articles

The FCA aren't joking when they say conduct matters...

Today is National Stress Awareness Day and next week is Anti-Bullying week. In the current global landscape, creating a balanced workplace culture that ...

the impact of #metoo on the financial sector - one year on

#metoo shook the ground. Hard. In some sectors it has shaken the ground so hard that the foundations have been exposed. It was a timely wake-up call for...

Getting rid of the asbestos

Many years ago, we discovered this wonderful new building material called asbestos which appeared to have all sorts of fantastic qualities, such that we...

HR Magazine: Lab employee wins €10k after HR recorded him

Amanda Okill shares guidance on the role of HR in building trust and fostering a speak up culture.

People Management: Summer party season - advice for employers

Head of Resolution Zoe Wigan writes on the best next steps if inappropriate behaviour occurs.

HR Magazine: Events manager files £250,000 lawsuit after botched summer party

When workplace events go wrong, the consequences can be serious. Zoe Wigan offers practical advice for HR teams on setting expectations, supporting managers, and creating safer, more inclusive social events.