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Menopause at work – why line managers are key to a supportive culture

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Menopause has always been around, but menopausal women are now the fastest-growing working demographic in the UK. This means that now, more than ever, it’s essential to understand how to support people going through menopause. So, we’ve put together this handy guide to help you.  

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You can’t do everything - why finding moments of joy can help your mental health

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How many people do you know who are struggling with their mental health right now? Are you using all your fingers to count them? Us too. But in this post, Kerry Leigh shares how finding moments of joy and learning to stop trying to do everything can make all the difference. Moments of joy Does your brain feel like a snow...

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Leadership and decision making – i.e don’t f*!k it up like Liz Truss

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Was it an embarrassing volte-face or a change of strategic direction? Did they listen to consensus, or were they forced to alter course in the face of disaster? Was it a display of flexibility and understanding, or was it a sign of weakness?

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Quiet Quitting or Wise Working? It all comes down to communication

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Laura Drury challenges the phrase ‘quiet quitting’ and asks if we think about it differently, will it have a more positive impact?

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Lessons in leadership from Queen Elizabeth II

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Organisations and experts (including Laughology) study leaders in intricate detail to glean lessons from them that can be applied elsewhere. It is no surprise then that we turn to one of the longest-serving leaders in modern history, Queen Elizabeth II, to try and understand what made her reign so successful, and to see whether there are leadership lessons we can learn from her.

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Why feedback can be so hard to hear and what you can do about it

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Getting feedback is something we all know is good for us but why can it be so hard to hear? In this blog post, Head of Happiness, Stephanie Davies, shares her thoughts, as well as some actionable tips you can try to make feedback a happier experience for all.

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You don’t have to be happy to work here but it helps - how to feel happier at work

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Feeling happier at work starts before you even walk through the door, says Kerry Leigh. So what can you do in those early hours to help you start each day with a smile on your face and a more positive outlook? We’ve got some FLIPping good ideas to help you… 

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Developing resilience and grit in the workplace

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The words resilience and grit are used a lot, especially in times of challenge and stress. But are we thinking about them all wrong? In this post, Stephanie Davies shares the difference between the two and how you can develop your resilience skills to flourish in the workplace.

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Does the thought of presenting to others give you the heebie-jeebies?

Science says Glossophobia, the fear of public speaking, impacts almost 75% of people. So you’re clearly not alone if the thought of talking to an audience requires a change of underwear. But what can you do about it? How can you feel more confident? Here are four practical tips to help you.

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September INSET days for schools - book yours now!

Schools, happiness and laughter - using FLIP-it Thinking

Building Relationships at Surrey Heads Online Conference

Building and maintaining positive relationships with your teaching colleagues - it’s worth it!

How to be braver as a woman thinking about headship

Resilience in schools with Laughology FLIP-it Thinking sessions 

It’s time to welcome our new children’s facilitators

Confrontations in the classroom - can a good giggle be the answer?

Self-reflection for school leaders - make your school a happier place to be

Emotional wellbeing in schools

Menopause awareness in schools

The Happiness Fund - £2500 funding available for projects in your community

Mental wellbeing for teachers - are Geoff and Margaret the new heroes of the teaching profession?

How to feel happier at the start of a new term - we’re going all Adele on you!

Bringing Out the Best in Every Child with Swiss International School

Ofsted inspections: When will they get it right?

Resilience skills at Burpham Primary School


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