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A First-Hand Experience of Misconceptions Surrounding Autism

October 27, 2023 Lisa Baker, Editor, Wellbeing News Comments Off

Having had the privilege of working with autistic people for over a decade, it is autistic people who sparked the realisation that I may be autistic. Listening to, and supporting them with, their experiences and […]

Hampshire Autistic & ADHD Female Entrepreneur who ‘doesn’t look Autistic’ On a Mission To Smash Apart Stereotypes Recognised in 2 National Business Awards

October 13, 2023 Lisa Baker, Editor, Wellbeing News Comments Off

An autistic and ADHD female entrepreneur from Hampshire is celebrating this month after becoming a finalist in two major business awards and making the SmallBiz100 list, highlighting her mission to smash apart outdated legacy stereotypes […]

Autism Matters – Five things that Autistic Adults Want You to Know

March 1, 2021 Lisa Baker, Editor, Wellbeing News Comments Off

Anna Taylor is a woman who has always felt a sense of responsibility from a young age, and who now in her 50s is on a mission to support Autistic adults, having faced the struggles […]

4/5 of Those with Autism Struggle to Sleep

July 10, 2020 Lisa Baker, Editor, Wellbeing News Comments Off

A survey by Happy Beds and the National Autistic Society found that 4 in every 5 Autistic people have trouble sleeping at night, and most are restless once they nod off. On average, Autistic people […]

Autistic student makes care and craft packages for children with learning difficulties in lockdown

June 25, 2020 Lisa Baker, Editor, Wellbeing News Comments Off

A STUDENT with autism and his caring family have created hundreds of craft and art packages for children with learning difficulties and additional needs during the Coronavirus lockdown. Matthew Hayes volunteered to create the packs […]

News

Enhancing Employee Wellbeing with Air Management

Written by Sophie Davenport, Director at SFE Services In today’s workplace, employee wellbeing and productivity are a priority for employers. Investing in the comfort and health of your team leads to improved performance, happiness, and [...]
Neurodiversity

Aon study finds HR professionals believe DE&I policies drive performance, but support is lacking for neurodiverse employees

Aon’s 2023 HR Future Focus Survey shows that while DE&I is a focus of employers’ recruitment strategies, it needs to be embedded in retention Aon’s Neurotech® listening tool, Reflection, reveals that HR professionals do not [...]
News

The Lowry chooses wellbeing service from Frog Systems to support staff and volunteers

The Lowry, one of the largest arts venues outside London, has chosen Ashia from Frog Systems to help support the mental health and wellbeing of its staff and volunteers. In total 650 employees and volunteers [...]
Mental Health

What Employers Can Do to Help Prevent Burnout in Software Developers

In today’s fast-paced tech world, software developers are under pressure to meet deadlines. Because of this, many tend to neglect their mental health and feel like their motivation is slipping away, making it harder to [...]
HR

Some top tips for ensuring employee and business wellbeing in 2024, from Fiona Armstrong, Chief People Officer, Moneypenny

Moneypenny, leaders in outsourced calls and communications has been consistently recognised for its people strategy, and its leadership team firmly believes that employee wellbeing and satisfaction is central to achieving business success in 2024 and [...]

News

Enhancing Employee Wellbeing with Air Management

December 7, 2023 Comments Off

Written by Sophie Davenport, Director at SFE Services In today’s workplace, employee wellbeing and productivity are a priority for employers. Investing in the comfort and health of your team leads to improved performance, happiness, and […]

Neurodiversity

Aon study finds HR professionals believe DE&I policies drive performance, but support is lacking for neurodiverse employees

December 6, 2023 Comments Off

Aon’s 2023 HR Future Focus Survey shows that while DE&I is a focus of employers’ recruitment strategies, it needs to be embedded in retention Aon’s Neurotech® listening tool, Reflection, reveals that HR professionals do not […]

News

The Lowry chooses wellbeing service from Frog Systems to support staff and volunteers

December 4, 2023 Comments Off

The Lowry, one of the largest arts venues outside London, has chosen Ashia from Frog Systems to help support the mental health and wellbeing of its staff and volunteers. In total 650 employees and volunteers […]