…..was my piece for the Institute of Directors’, members’ only “ Productivity Guide”. I was privileged to contribute on the impact mental health has on performance and productivity. It’s a member only piece but points considered were:
What is the link between mental health/productivity?
What are your experiences of how it impacts businesses/what do they get wrong?
What can business leaders practically do to improve their productivity through mental health best practice?
My piece for the Equine Employers Association’s Good Employment Week in November 2018.
This recruitment specialist’s annual, innovative event, where I delivered ‘Let’s talk mental health’, sharing my story with focus on looking after our mental health and how to have ‘those’ conversations.
…..was the intriguing title for a thought provoking, yet practical webinar I delivered on behalf of Employee Matters to Deloitte.
I was privileged to be part of this campaign, speaking at their London offices on 15 October, about my story, why I didn’t talk and what we can all do differently to encourage ‘Let’s talk mental health’.
……with British Grooms Association launching its on-line mental health and well-being resource, Grooms Minds. Creating the content for this industry pioneering initiative is one of the proudest things I’ve done, combining so many of my passions too.
Once again, delighted to contribute to My Plus Students Club’s latest campaign ‘What I wish I knew’, sharing my insights to encourage students, others too, to recognise their signs of mental ill health.
Managing Mental Health in the Workplace event in London’s West End on 4 October 2018 and deliver two sessions, Overcoming Challenges to Improve Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being and Successful Staff Training was a privilege.
Moved being part of Employee Matters pioneering World Suicide Prevention Day event on 16th September 2018, a workplace webinar entirely dedicated to talking about suicide. A very difficult subject for many however let’s keep the conversation going
……..with The British Grooms Association on their Grooms Minds project’s Action Plan, responding to a recent member survey seeing a call to raise mental health awareness and support within the profession. I’m very privileged to be part of BGA’s excellent work and it involves many of my passions to boot!
…..and honoured to join Sigmends Open Council, leaders who support openness around brain and mental conditions, where OpenLabs works to transform workplace culture and attitudes.
…….The Advocacy Partnership’s innovative business model for delivering employee mental wellness as a core business asset, where I’ve been privileged to act as an advisor.
The MyPlus Recruiters Club event hosted by Norton Rose Fulbright on 12 September 2017, was again inspiring and informative, with the graphic summary available here.
When I started employment, my guest blog for MyPlus Students’ Club aspiring to encourage all students as they embark on their careers.
Another contribution to the Institute of Directors ‘Mental health – a little more conversation’ campaign: why I never spoke about my mental health. Keep watching, as more will follow!
To look after your mental health. My first vlog as part of the Institute of Directors ‘Mental health – a little more conversation’ campaign.
12th September 2017 ; 9.00am – 1.00pm - I’ll be attending another My Plus Consulting, Disability Café event, hosted by Norton Rose Fulbright. Click here to find out more.
Ditching the ‘workplace mask’ for a mental health-confident office, by Sylvia Bruce as part of the Institute of Directors ‘Mental health – a little more conversation’ campaign featured 6 March 2017 below. My further contributions to this campaign will be posted here, so watch this space!
Having contacted Heads Together , I’ve joined the above campaign and am looking forward to getting involved. Visit the link below to find out more.
https://youngminds.org.uk/what-we-do/our-projects/amplified-project/amplified-get-involved/
Attending a workshop run by Caroline Hearst of Autism Matters was very enlightening and pertinent to workplace disability and mental health awareness and confidence. Click here to find out more on this subject.
2 March 2017, The Institute of Directors launched a mental health in the workplace campaign, with the publication of the report 'A Little More Conversation'.
The IoD is committed to raising awareness of mental health issues in the workplace, with a particular focus on opening up the conversation for small- and medium-sized businesses, which often lack the resources of larger corporate organisations to address their employees’ mental health.
My recent involvement with My Plus Consulting in its ‘Discover their new Faces of MyPlus campaign’, sharing stories about disability from students, graduates and leaders in the workplace. Click here to find out more.