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Ultra-processed food linked to harm in every major human organ, study finds World’s largest scientific review warns consumption of UPFs poses seismic threat to global health and wellbeing

#Food for thought #WellbeingWednesday At work or at play how many of us are affected by the food we eat in how we interact and deal with people and stressful moments? #wellbeing #lobbying #scandal
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#coaching #listen #questions #leadership
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#Tuesday's thoughts........ #appreciation

Right to buy in reverse: how Brighton is tackling its social housing crisis | Richard Partington The council is rolling back Thatcher’s flagship policy by buying stock from private landlords. Other local authorities should take note

#Thatcher policy was a disaster, costing taxpayers almost £200bn. Failure to replace homes has deprived families in need of support. Privatisation embedded higher housing costs that's ballooned to more than £30bn, with about 90% going on housing benefit #Brighton
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Nature and outdoors can help boost your health - here's how Spending just 20 minutes in nature can lower blood pressure, heart rate and stress levels.

#Wellbeing...#biology News - How 20 minutes of #nature can boost your health......#walkonthewildside
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#Quote of the day ....... #standards #performance #consistency

1 in 5 UK workers don't want a promotion Almost a fifth of UK employees say they lack the desire to climb the career ladder in the current job, according to new research...

“This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for employers. The businesses that will succeed are those that recognise #career development isn’t just about promotions; it's about enriching current roles with new skills, responsibilities and #purpose". #Work
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Research shows deaths of people sleeping rough in UK rises 9% An investigation by a homelessness charity has found that a record high of 1,611 people died while homeless in the UK in 2024.

Local authorities praised for improved data sharing, but report urges action on #SupportedHousing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023. Since its inception in 2017, the project recorded 8,523 deaths of people experiencing #homelessness #charity #SIDS #Mentalhealth
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Two-thirds looking to quit their HR role, with half pointing to burnout Two-thirds of HR professionals (65%) are considering changing jobs in the coming year, nearly half because of stress, workload and burnout.

When #HR have looked after everyone else, who is looking after #HR? #Peoplefirst #Burnout #HumanResources #Wellbeing #Leadership #resilience #coach #develop
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Soft Skills Matter Now More Than Ever, According to New Research An analysis of over 1,000 occupations and hundreds of skills—capturing 70 million job transitions—examined the importance of foundational skills (like reading comprehension, basic math, and the abilit...

"Its best managers excel at #coaching, #communication, and #collaboration across teams.... #VALUES #Psycholigically Informed Working Environments..... #pie
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More workers using AI to help file employment disputes, law firm claims One law firm suggests AI-generated documents could make employment disputes lengthier and more costly for HR teams. However, there are several “tell-tale” signs that can help employers spot where AI h...

“It can also result in a breakdown in communication between employers and employees, who become bogged down in arguments over legal concepts rather than the issues at the heart of the dispute.” ....#PeopleManagement #AI #Relationship #Culture #Competent #Leader
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The empathetic edge - good for people, great for profit Companies are discovering that kind leadership does more than feel good; it significantly improves the bottom line. HR Grapevine asks the experts why empathy is now a strategic business advantage...

"A #CEO recently said to me – I wish I’d known 20 years ago when I started that business was 90% about #people and just 10% about operations, it would have saved me a heck of a lot of time.” #emotional #intelligence #culture #leadership
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Glasgow City Council workers ordered to repay £40,000 wages error Overpayment in some cases are understood to go back four years, with one worker paid about £15,000 extra.

Always check your #payslip #pay 👀 🫢https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd9yvl5gwgno

Why big business wants you back in the office full-time Return to the office orders are an exercise in power and control rather than anything to do with productivity or innovation

'The bad news about return-to-the-office orders is that they will make the working lives of many employees more depressing and less productive. The good news is that this trend is largely limited to large corporate employers.' #TheOffice #office #recruitment #officelife www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Soft Skills Matter Now More Than Ever, According to New Research An analysis of over 1,000 occupations and hundreds of skills—capturing 70 million job transitions—examined the importance of foundational skills (like reading comprehension, basic math, and the abilit...

Researchers estimate that the “half-life” of technical skills—the time it takes for half of what you know to become outdated—has dropped from about 10 years in the 1980s to four years today, and may soon fall below two. #COACHING #COMMUNICATION #COLLABORATION #WORK
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Is behaviour at work getting worse – or are we just becoming oversensitive snowflakes? | Emma Beddington Judging by the minor complaints being put to employment tribunals, workplace etiquette appears to be breaking down. But the headlines rarely tell the full story

Small steps can prevent big problems later.... #prevention #strategy #employment #wellbeing
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Hot or cold? How shower temperature can improve your wellbeing While a chilly shower can boost your mood, turning up the heat can help you sleep better. Here’s how the bathroom climate can impact your body and mind

How to start and finish your #work day...#mentalhealth #wellbeingwonders #resilience #recovery #prepared #health #empowered www.theguardian.com/more-than-a-...

Now Is the Time for Courage Research has shown that fortune favors the bold, not the cautious. But in volatile and uncertain times, many leaders hesitate to act, and others simply freeze up. The question is, Can bravery be acqui...

Now is the time for courage....Nelson #Mandela famously said, it is not the absence of fear but triumph over it....#Zelensky #moral courage........
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Just 7,000 steps a day cuts risk of health issues - study Everyone targets 10,000 steps - but a lower tally could reduce the risk of serious health issues like cancer, dementia and heart disease, a study suggests.

#Wellbeing News - Just 7,000 steps a day cuts risk of health issues - study - BBC News #walk to work....
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National Trust blames tax rises as it cuts 550 jobs The heritage and conservation charity says it is under

The impact on charities of NI increase continues..News - #National Trust blames tax rises as it cuts 550 jobs - BBC News
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Stress hormones: Why quick fixes won't lower our cortisol levels Can social media hacks really help bring down our cortisol levels and become less stressed?

Learning to switch off and not just treat symptoms but the cause ...News - #Stress hormones: Why quick fixes won't lower our cortisol levels - #work #wellbeing News
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Third of firms plan more job cuts after NICs increase One-third of businesses plan job cuts after increase in national insurance contributions (NICs), with one in five having done so already.

Substantial implication & impact for charities and communities, as a third of firms plan more job cuts after NICs increase. Charities work with the hard to reach and most vulnerable in the #community as Councils grapple with cuts #charity #nationalinsurance
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'Lads' comment tribunal put spotlight on gendered language in the workplace An employment tribunal has warned that casual gendered language such as calling colleagues “lads” could amount to sex-related harassment...

Even if you did mean to discriminate or cause offence does not mean that such language might not be perceived in that way......#lads #disability #language #work
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No, you’re not fine just the way you are: time to quit your pointless job, become morally ambitious and change the world Most working people can be put into one of three categories, from idealistic yet unambitious to greedy and immoral. But there is another option …

Our colossal waste of #talent..the time to act is always now... www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Social housing wait over a hundred years in some areas | LocalGov The Government has been urged to tackle the worsening housing crisis as new research reveals a century-long wait for social housing in parts of England.

#PlanforChange, injecting £2bn to help deliver boost in social & affordable housebuilding in a generation, investing in homelessness services, and bringing forward overdue reforms to the Right to Buy scheme that will protect the stock of existing social housing.’
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Half of companies cut back on hiring due to NI rise Almost half of UK companies are scaling back on recruitment in response to the increase in employers’ national insurance contributions.

Almost half of UK companies scaling back on #recruitment in response to the increase in employers’ national insurance contributions. #Charities have felt it more than most, added to funding and contract cuts as well as reduced donations. #CHARITY #PREVENTION
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#MartinLutherKing In an age of untruth, lies and misinformation it is time for reflection on what we value as a people from our leaders #truth #integrity #leadership #values #respect #ethics #humility #honesty

One in three children in relative poverty | LocalGov Almost one in three children are living in relative poverty, according to the latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

An estimated 4.5 million #children – or 31% – in Britain are now living in relative #poverty defined as households with income below 60% of the national median. This is up from 27% in 2020-21.
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Wham Jam Thank You Ma'am and The Choir With No Name: A Quire Night In — The Old Market, Hove An uplifting night of double choral joyousness from Wham Jam Thank You Ma’am community choir and The Choir With No Name to bring a spring to your step!

The Choir with No Name Brighton will be supporting fellow choir, Wham Jam Thank You Ma'am at the Old Market on Wednesday 5th June. #CWNN #Brighton
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Team #BHTSussex ready in Brighton #530
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