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Dr Neil Thompson
November 7, 2024
Neil Thompson’s Lessons for Living – I-Thou, not I-it

Neil Thompson’s Lessons for Living – I-Thou, not I-it

This distinction comes from the work of Buber, a theologian. I-Thou refers to interactions that are premised on dignity and mutual respect. These can be enriching and humanizing for both parties. I-it interactions, by contrast, are purely instrumental, purely about getting the job done with the minimum of human connection – not necessarily rude or discourteous, but with no warmth or feeling. These interactions can be dehumanizing not only for the person on the receiving end of such an approach, but also the person who initiates this type of interaction. Some people rely on I-it interactions because they have no motivation to rise above simply getting the job done. However, even people who are committed to I-Thou interactions and the…
Dr Neil Thompson
November 7, 2024
A spotlight on workplace mental health

A spotlight on workplace mental health

From four-day work week trials to upticks in investment in employee wellbeing, organisations are more aware than ever of the importance of mentally healthy workplaces. However, despite more organisations prioritising their employees' wellbeing, mental health is still one of the leading causes of people needing to take time off work for health reasons. According to The Health Foundation, mental ill health is now the most common cause of work-limiting conditions for people under 44-years-old, and the number of young people citing their mental health as a work-limiting factor has quadrupled in a decade. Click here to read more
Dr Neil Thompson
November 7, 2024
Current policies ‘failing’: How HR leaders can fight workplace ageism

Current policies ‘failing’: How HR leaders can fight workplace ageism

Ageism is an unfortunate reality of the work world — with HR leaders often hard-pressed to find solid solutions to widespread bias against workers of a certain age. “Current policies and workplace dynamics are failing to protect employees from age-related discrimination,” said Heather O’Neill, career expert at the resume-design platform Resume Now. “We need stronger tools, more comprehensive education and targeted training to put an end to this epidemic.” In a recent survey of more than 1,000 workers over 40 years old, Resume Now found that 9 in 10 had experienced age-related discrimination at work. Click here to read more
Dr Neil Thompson
November 7, 2024
Spotlight – Managing Stress

Spotlight – Managing Stress

A much-needed resource in these pressurised times. Keeping pressures within manageable limits is a very demanding undertaking in these modern challenging times. This manual provides important practical guidance eon managing pressure and keeping stress at bay. Essential reading for all busy practitioners and managers. Available from Amazon
Dr Neil Thompson
October 26, 2024
Neil Thompson’s Lessons for Living – Live to fight another day

Neil Thompson’s Lessons for Living – Live to fight another day

This is not literally about fighting. It is about recognizing when it is not appropriate to deal with a situation here and now. When there are concerns that need to be addressed or conflicts that need to be worked through, it is often helpful to be responsive to those demands at the time, rather than miss the opportunity to nip the problem in the bud. However, in some circumstances it is wiser not to react at the time – for example, situations where an immediate response may inflame the situation or encourage a defensive reaction. In such situations it can be more effective to arrange a more suitable time and place to raise your concerns or deal with the issues…
Dr Neil Thompson
October 26, 2024
New research finds firms benefit from multigenerational workforce but reveals employer ‘say-do-gap’ in how they support workers

New research finds firms benefit from multigenerational workforce but reveals employer ‘say-do-gap’ in how they support workers

Nearly three-quarters of senior business leaders in Great Britain (73%) have multiple generations in their workforce today as populations age and working lives extend, a new report finds. Analysis by the Work Foundation at Lancaster University in collaboration with the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) found that for the first time in history, there are four generations in the workplace, with workers born in the 1950s and 1960s now working alongside people born in the 2000s. Researchers say this presents new opportunities for both employers and workers. In a new survey of more than 1,000 senior British business leaders undertaken by Survation in May 2024, over half of employers (51%) report they have more than one generation in their…
Dr Neil Thompson
October 26, 2024
How to be an ally to Women in Parliament

How to be an ally to Women in Parliament

2028 is the Centenary of the Equal Franchise Act, when women achieved the vote on equal terms with men. All major parties have committed to equal representation in Parliament by this date. For this to be achieved, we not only need to improve the pipeline of women joining Parliament, we need to ensure that women want to stay in Parliament when they get there. And with 40% of women, elected as MPs and with a new cohort of around 335 new MPs, taking their place on the green benches, now is the time for cultural reform! We need a culture change in Parliament. Too often, women, Black and minoritised people and disabled people are left sidelined by processes, procedures and…
Dr Neil Thompson
October 26, 2024