Lesley Cooper

Dec 13, 2024 | hrreview.co.uk | Lesley Cooper

Although women typically live longer than men, they often experience a greater number of health challenges as they grow older. Yet around the world, millions of women at all stages of life still struggle to access the healthcare, treatment, and support they need. Despite the efforts made towards improvement over the last three decades, there are still significant global health disparities between the genders.

Oct 15, 2024 | workplacewellbeing.pro | Lesley Cooper

In today’s hyperconnected world, the boundaries between work and personal life have increasingly blurred, leading to rising concerns about employee wellbeing. Already implemented in parts of Europe, the UK government has proposed to introduce the ‘Right to Disconnect’ law. A similar model that was adopted in Ireland, Belgium and most recently Australia allows employees to separate from work and not be required to engage in work-related communication outside normal working hours.

Oct 14, 2024 | trainingjournal.com | Lesley Cooper

As your much-anticipated holiday comes to an end, returning to work can feel particularly challenging, draining the energy you replenished during your break. While many people assume they are alone in feeling this way, the ‘post-holiday blues’ are quite common, even for those who enjoy their job.

Oct 10, 2024 | theceomagazine.com | Lesley Cooper

When the long-awaited holidays inevitably end, heading back to work can be challenging, and the batteries you recharged during the break can quickly run down. This is often when many people experience the so-called ‘post-holiday blues’, even those who really enjoy the job they’re returning to. Symptoms include, among other things, feelings of sadness or irritability, fatigue or low energy levels despite having rested, and increased anxiety about catching up on missed work.

Sep 19, 2024 | thehrdirector.com | Lesley Cooper |Lauren Neal |Sarah Langslow |Lisa Turner |Mynoo Maryel |Beth Stallwood | +2 more

According to Forbes, happy employees are 20% more productive than unhappy ones, so with new generations entering the workforce and employee expectations shifting it’s important for organisations to understand how they can enhance employee happiness. With International Week of Happiness at Work upon us, now has never been a better time to consider what workplace happiness means in 2024.