As the corona virus continues to spread, increasing numbers of people are working remotely from home. Some are self-isolating. And, as we write this, it seems increasingly likely that, during the coming weeks, the government will put in more stringent measures to further curtail movement. As a result of these circumstances, many concerned businesses find themselves in uncharted waters. 

Remember the Personnel Department? It was the place people used to go if they needed a new chair, or a P60. Or to complain about Ian from IT.

Here at Laughology, we like to help people think differently about the menopause, particularly when it comes to symptoms and support in the workplace. And with October being World Menopause Month, we thought it was a good opportunity to share our knowledge and expertise with you to get the conversation going. 

Victoria Maitland visited Fazakerley High School in early September to spend a full day working with the new cohort of year 7s.

After several months of delivering online sessions, Sarah Creegan was very excited to facilitate two face-to-face INSET days at the beginning of September. She did insist, however, that both schools have the same name. Which, luckily, they did!

Broadsquare Community Primary in Liverpool is becoming a Happy Centred School, and chose to have an introduction to the  Laughology PSHE programme on their September INSET day.

First gig back in September and Lead Happiness Consultant, Dave Keeling, was thrilled that he only had to travel 6 miles down the road - he’s only just got used to having a lie in!

Some organisations have continued to recruit and grow through the pandemic. Tesco brand team is an example.

Stephanie Davies usually enjoys an annual trip to the Lowry Theatre in Salford to take senior leaders from St James’s Place Investments through their paces.

Stephanie Davies usually enjoys an annual trip to the Lowry Theatre in Salford to take senior leaders from St James’s Place Investments through their paces.

Break the Taboo and encourage discussion about Mental Health in the Workplace

As a teacher, the idea of creating a happy classroom is normally at the top of our agenda.

As Brene Brown says, ‘empathy fuels connection’. Using leadership skills to lead an organisation with empathic behaviours improves communication and staff loyalty.

Reading is good for mindfulness, feeling calm and general wellbeing. So, at Laughology HQ, we have selected our top mental health and wellbeing reading material for you to look through. There’s top tips, activities and advice in every post.

Here at Laughology, we know that you’re working hard to look after the mental health and wellbeing of staff and pupils at your school. But coping in times of change or challenge can only be done if we have the skills in our mental health and wellbeing ‘toolbox’.

Even before the coronavirus crisis, mental health issues were the number one cause of long-term absence among UK workers. Lockdown will have undoubtedly exacerbated this issue.

How do you engage traditionally male-dominated industries to talk about the menopause?  

This month we’ve focussed on resilience and have hosted several webinars introducing delegates to our unique FLIP-it thinking model.

Lead happiness consultant, Dave Keeling, is not used to working in August. He’s usually too busy slapping on factor 50 and doing widths in his paddling pool. 

Here at Laughology, we’re proud as punch when we help people, and we know supporting them to be resilient is a great life skill.