Workplace Wellbeing
Workplace wellbeing is a hot topic in 2021, but unfortunately, most companies fall short of actually improving it.
We've created a collection of expert guides and coaching programs with wellbeing strategies in the workplace that were built using the latest research.
The amazing advantages of ADHD at work
Every year in October marks ADHD Awareness Month, a campaign for educating, advocating for, and empowering individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). And here at F4S, that’s cause for celebration!
William Haigen
21 workplace wellness challenges that don’t focus on weight loss
How can you promote overall wellness on your team without making it feel forced?
Amy Rigby
Workplace bullying is on the rise. Learn how to stop it.
The issue of workplace bullying is on the rise. According to the latest data, 79.3 million US workers have been victims of workplace bullying1. Factors such as remote work and economic uncertainty have also been found to increase the prevalence of bullying.
William Haigen
12 powerful ways to support mental health in the workplace
With more than three-quarters of U.S. employees reporting that their mental health is negatively affecting their work, isn’t it time that employers prioritize mental health in the workplace?
Amy Rigby
How to deal with gaslighting at work (and examples in 2024)
No one can get under your skin quite like a gaslighter. Their behavior is sneaky and maddening. And when it happens in a professional context, it’s tough to respond in a way that doesn’t undermine your credibility or jeopardize your career.
Amy Rigby
The causes and effects of bullying in schools and how to help
While some have long considered bullying as 'normal childhood behavior', research into the long-term effects of bullying shows that the reality is far more serious. According to a longitudinal study1, victims face higher risks of depression up to 36 years after the bullying happened. Far from a harmless rite of passage, the long-term effects of aggressive behavior by school bullying can follow victims into adulthood. If your child is experiencing bullying, we've put together this resource to help you understand the causes of bullying, the negative consequences of bullying, and what you can do about it.
William Haigen
How to find happiness at work (and why science says it matters)
You will spend roughly 83,000 hours of your life working. That is, if you put in the typical 40 hours a week and retire after 40 years of employment. If so much of your time is spent on the job—shouldn’t you feel happiness at work?
Amy Rigby
What causes a lack of motivation at work (And how to overcome it)
Why is motivation so hard to find these days? In Mental Health America's 2019 Mind the Workplace report, 58% of employees reported a lack of motivation at work.
Amy Rigby
How to leave work at work (and stop stressing)
In 2019, 60% of Americans said that there weren’t enough hours in a day to get everything done. Hello 2020 and we’re hit by a global pandemic that’s seen unemployment skyrocket and businesses taking massive strain. For those lucky enough to still have a job, how to leave work at work when you need an income has become a challenge.
Bev Campling
Absenteeism from workplace stress costs teams $300B — here’s how to fix it
Do you have any idea how many of your employees call in sick because of workplace stress? If your staff records are bursting with paid or unpaid absent notes, the working environment could be the cause.
Bev Campling
4 amazing employee wellness programs to inspire yours
Founder of the Virgin Group, Richard Branson once said, “If you take care of your employees, they will take care of your business.”1
Jessica Orika
How to deal with burnout at work
Research shows that burnout at work is on the rise, with 42% of people saying they feel occupational burnout. This particularly affects women and workers under 30.1
Amy Rigby
How to deal with toxic coworkers (and not get burned)
You settle in to work and then get that familiar draining feeling: a new day, same stuff going on! Despite loving your job, some of your colleagues drag you down, day in and day out. How to deal with toxic coworkers can seem defeating, but there are ways around it.
Bev Campling
What to do when you feel overwhelmed at work
Meeting requests keep piling up, push notifications constantly flash across your screen and despite the extra hours you’ve been putting in—it feels like you’re not making a dent in your projects. If this sounds familiar, it’s no wonder you’re feeling overwhelmed at work.
Amy Rigby