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Gingerbread – Why is our mission to support single parent families?

Gingerbread – Why is our mission to support single parent families?

There are two million single parents with majority care for their kids in Britain today – that’s one in four families with children. Single parents do a brilliant job, but paying the bills and juggling work and family life on your own can be a real challenge. Less than half of single parents receive money from their child’s other parent, and children in single parent families are twice as likely as children in couple families to live in poverty. The majority of single parents are working, but two-thirds of them say finances are still a constant struggle at best. And even though there’s no such thing as a typical single parent, nearly three quarters have experienced stereotyping or prejudice. Click…
Dr Neil Thompson
June 7, 2023
Neil Thompson’s Lessons for Living – Choose your time and place

Neil Thompson’s Lessons for Living – Choose your time and place

Sometimes there are sensitive issues that need to be addressed – for example, pointing out to someone that their behaviour is causing you (or others) problems or is contrary to law or policy. Bringing this to their attention in front of other people or when feelings are running high (if their behaviour has caused annoyance, for example) can mean that they lose face and can feel ‘got at’. This can not only make the situation worse by antagonizing them, but could also potentially lead to a complaint of bullying, on the grounds that your behaviour was humiliating and contrary to their dignity. It is important not to shy away from sensitive issues, but we do have to make sure that…
Dr Neil Thompson
May 23, 2023
CIPD – Wellbeing at Work factsheet

CIPD – Wellbeing at Work factsheet

Fostering employee wellbeing is good for people and the organisation. Promoting wellbeing can help prevent stress and create positive working environments where individuals and organisations can thrive. Good health and wellbeing can be a core enabler of employee engagement and organisational performance. The COVID-19 pandemic has also pushed employee health and wellbeing to the top of the business agenda over the past few years. This factsheet focuses on wellbeing in the workplace, explaining why it matters. We outline the domains of our wellbeing model, and look at the role of different stakeholders in cultivating a healthy workplace. Explore our viewpoint on employee health and wellbeing in more detail, along with actions for government and recommendations for employers. Click here to…
Dr Neil Thompson
May 23, 2023
Seth Godin’s blog – What comes after trust?

Seth Godin’s blog – What comes after trust?

Walk into a bank with a stocking on your head and you’re probably going to get arrested. Civil society as we know it is dependent on identity and responsibility. A person does something and owns the consequences. This requirement of identity leads to the dynamic of the free market that we call trust. Even companies, which aren’t people but lately have been given many of their privileges, occasionally have to pay the price for abusing our trust. Click here to read more
Dr Neil Thompson
May 23, 2023
Joseph Rowntree Charitable Foundation – Sustainable Future

Joseph Rowntree Charitable Foundation – Sustainable Future

Climate change caused by human activity is threatening the well-being of humanity. The wealthiest countries and individuals are responsible for a disproportionate share of emissions, whilst the poorest countries and sections of society are the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Similarly, our use of natural resources is unsustainable and unjust. Technological change is essential but not sufficient; fundamental changes to economic models and social norms will also be required, but there is not yet sufficient public or political consensus to make these changes. JRCT is deeply concerned about climate change and its effects, and believes that our care for future generations morally compels us to play a part in tackling it. We see it as both a…
Dr Neil Thompson
May 23, 2023
Spotlight – The Managing Stress Practice Manual

Spotlight – The Managing Stress Practice Manual

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 https://neilthompson.info/shop/ or Amazon
Dr Neil Thompson
May 2, 2023
Neil Thompson’s Lessons for Living – Step back from time to time

Neil Thompson’s Lessons for Living – Step back from time to time

Busy people can easily get themselves into a whirl of activity that strongly resembles a hamster wheel – an awful lot of energy being expended, but not necessarily much progress being achieved. What can therefore be of great value is to take a step back from time to time and think about what our current pressures are and work out what is the best way of dealing with them. Can we change anything in the way things are currently working out? Can we deal with certain issues differently to ease or remove certain pressure points? Can we reschedule or reprioritize certain things? Do we need someone’s assistance or support in some areas? All these important questions can remain unanswered if…
Dr Neil Thompson
May 2, 2023