LeadershipLeadership DevelopmentPurpose29 March 2022by Kate HeskPurpose as a core element of leadership
I’ve been reflecting recently on the importance of purpose for our performance as leaders. It felt really refreshing to be back at the Wellbeing at Work Summit this month. You can see my presentation at the event here. The title of my paper was “The role of leadership in developing a wellbeing strategy” The role...
NHSWellbeing strategy29 March 2022by CognomieTailoring wellbeing strategy for the challenges of the NHS
Creating an effective wellbeing strategy for any organisation is complex and challenging. There is no “one size fits all” model. Strategy needs to be tailored to the unique needs, structure and circumstances of the organisation. And be designed to deliver a tailored, personalised solution to meet the equally unique needs and circumstances of individuals at...
Emotional IntelligenceHappinessRelationshipsWellbeing Data24 March 2022by CognomieThe Global Happiness Report
The World Happiness Report came out this last week. It’s the 10th anniversary of this powerful annual investigation into trends impacting on happiness and wellbeing in 150 countries all around the world. YeahIt’s an incredibly rich resource and we’ll be spending time absorbing its findings and insights more deeply over the next few weeks. Our...
Mental FitnessRelationshipsWellbeing strategy22 March 2022by Kate HeskMaking Mental Fitness a duty of care
We’ve been thinking and talking a lot recently about the idea of duty of care for wellbeing and Mental Fitness in organisations. Historically the term has been used in the context of an employer’s responsibilities in terms of Health and Safety where it is the employer’s job to spot potential hazards or safety issues and...
Improve PerformanceTechnologyWellbeing strategy22 March 2022by CognomieApps + People = Wellbeing Strategy
Apps and people are the ingredients for an effective wellbeing strategy. We love apps. One of the things we love here at Cognomie about how wellbeing has evolved and developed over the last few years is the proliferation of apps that help with our everyday wellbeing and self improvement. Our own phones are well stocked...
Emotional IntelligenceHappinessRelationshipsWellbeing Data21 March 2022by CognomieThe Global Happiness Report
The World Happiness Report came out this last week. It’s the 10th anniversary of this powerful annual investigation into trends impacting on happiness and wellbeing in 150 countries all around the world. It’s an incredibly rich resource and we’ll be spending time absorbing its findings and insights more deeply over the next few weeks. Our...
We’ve been through immense change in the last few years. Covid has forced us all to change our lifestyles and working practices. It seems as though those changes are far from over. One of the hottest topics of conversation we keep having with many of our clients here at Cognomie are around the challenges that...
Improve PerformanceNHSOrganisational Culture21 March 2022by CognomiePrevention, personalisation and performance are at the heart of wellbeing strategy
Many conversations we have with clients start by discussing where their organisation is in terms of developing their wellbeing strategy. Commonly their company does have some elements of a strategy in place, but it is quite reactive. In many organisations, support is there for people who are facing challenges with Mental Fitness or personal wellbeing....
MentoringRelationshipsWellbeing strategy17 March 2022by CognomieWhat role might there be for external mentoring in hybrid working scenarios?
Hybrid working will shape the future of work It looks as though some form of hybrid working, combining time in the office with using technology to work from home is here to stay and be a part of the future for all our working lives. There are obvious benefits to hybrid working. It saves time...