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  • Julia Wood posted an update in the group Improving Joy in Work 3 weeks, 1 day ago

    Please help

    Some of you may know that I’m writing a book about happiness at work. 

    Here is a question I’m grappling with for my book, and I wondered if you could help:

    There is a lot of talk about the importance of psychological safety and what leaders can do to create the right environments. However, what if you are not a leader and don’t fe…Read more

    • Hi Juila – I like this framework from Amy E. although more about an episodic meeting rather than an ongoing relationship I think there are some useful tips for how to intervene when not in a formal leadership role

      https://hbr.org/2024/03/how-to-improve-a-meeting-when-youre-not-in-charge

      The helpful workaround is useful when there is low…Read more

      • Hi George
        I hadn’t thought about this framework – yes, it absolutely could help.
        Thank you for sharing – this is great.
        Julia

    • Hi Julia,

      Just a thought, but we could easily organise a Zoom chat on this topic, see what people come up with that you could use in your book? And people would love to discuss this!

      We could do it via Q’s ‘Psychological Safety in Health and Social Care’ SIG.

      I talked with Amy Edmondson at the IHI conference and she is working on a practical…Read more

      • I love this idea Matthew – thank you!
        I will send you an email.
        Thanks again.

  • Julia Wood posted an update in the group Improving Joy in Work 3 weeks, 2 days ago

    It’s Stress Awareness Month.

    Here’s why you shouldn’t dismiss the impacts of microstress…

  • Only a few hours left to register! 

    Getting started with Joy in Work – virtual session 26th April 12 – 1 

    I’m running a one hour introductory session tomorrow for those of you who are wondering how to get started with Joy in Work.

    Everyone is welcome. 

    To register use this link:

    https://q.health.org.uk/event/getting-started-with-joy-in-work/

  • Julia Wood posted an update in the group Improving Joy in Work 3 weeks, 2 days ago

    Only a few hours left to register! 

    Getting started with Joy in Work – virtual session 26th April 12 – 1 

    Within this Special Interest Group we have experts, complete novices, and everyone else in between.

    I am therefore running a one hour introductory session on the 26th April for those of you who are wondering how to get started with Joy i…Read more

  • Julia Wood posted a new activity comment 3 weeks, 2 days ago

    Great to have you as part of this SIG Elaine.

    Please feel free to let people know where you are on your JiW journey – no pressure though if you would rather not :).

    If you would like to chat about anything JiW related please do let me know, or tap into the collective brain power of our members!

  • Julia Wood posted an update in the group Improving Joy in Work 3 weeks, 3 days ago

    It’s International Scream Day today!

    Apparently screaming makes us calmer and happier…

    http://tinyurl.com/2vzf6nms

  • Julia Wood posted an update in the group Improving Joy in Work 3 weeks, 4 days ago

    Survey by Unison, published on 7th April, has found:

    · 31% (so 3 in 10) of NHS employees have had to take time of work with mental health issues in the past year.

    · One in five of those off with mental health problems didn’t tell their employer the real cause of their absence, demonstrating the stigma around anxiety and depression is still an is…Read more

  • Julia Wood posted an update in the group Improving Joy in Work 4 weeks, 1 day ago

    It’s Stress Awareness Month.

    Is it time to consider if you can reduce your overwhelm?

    Maybe try out these four strategies…

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