Unmind

We all have that manager we’ll never forget — for better or worse Our relationship with our manager has a bigger impact on our mental health and wellbeing than that of our therapists, and even as much as our partners But most managers get little or no training. They're accidental bosses promoted based on technical skill rather than their ability to lead people So we hit the streets of London and New York to hear your stories — the good ones, the bad ones, and everything in between

“It’s time to prioritize mental health in the workplace.” It’s easy to say — and much harder to do That’s why this #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re going beyond raising awareness and focussing on action with practical tools you can use to make mental health a priority at work ☝ First up, we’re running a webinar bringing together experts in organizational psychology, workplace wellbeing and mental health Come along for: 👉 Practical strategies for leaders, managers, employees 👉 Real-world examples of successful mental wellbeing initiatives 👉 Ways to recognise and respond to changes in yourself and your colleagues 🔗 Save your spot at the links in the comments 👀 And that's not all we've got for you. Keep your eyes peeled for a big announcement on World Mental Health Day next week

We've been named one of the Top 25 (top 25!!) Work Tech Vendors in '24 – globally 🏆 We're proud, humbled and excited to continue helping visionary companies around the world use science and technology to transform mental health at work.   Thank you Inspiring Workplaces and TSC | Previously The Starr Conspiracy for the gong.

We’re thrilled to share that our Wellbeing Champions Training has been shortlisted for the Inside Out Awards 2024! 🤯 The Inside Out Awards exist to recognise and reward amazing creativity from in-house creative teams across the UK and Europe. We’re so proud to be in the running for the Best Project Award alongside the likes of BBC Studios, Waitrose & Partners, Bang & Olufsen and Lucky Saint | B Corp™ Wish us luck! 🤞 P.S. You can still check out our Wellbeing Champions Training at the link in the comments #InsideOutAwards2024 Inside Out® Community

Parul Kapoor, Chief Talent and Culture Officer, shares her approach to wellbeing at Calix 💡 Parul brings over 20 years of HR experience across global companies. At Calix, a remote-first tech leader, she's focussed on creating a culture where people can thrive. She first experienced Unmind when her husband shared the platform with her, and practising gratitude soon became a nightly ritual for her whole family 💛 Impressed by its accessibility and impact, she brought Unmind to Calix to better support their global team's mental health. Parul loves how Unmind not only supports employees, but enables leaders to better understand their teams’ needs with anonymised, aggregated data 📈 Almost 30% of Calix employees engage with Unmind, but Parul says that measuring the impact of wellbeing tools goes beyond the numbers. “It’s that one employee who was on the edge, needed help and we had the tools that helped bring them back. That’s a huge win.” Thank you Parul and the whole Calix team for your inspiring partnership. Watch this space 🚀

Who else is going to the Gartner ReimagineHR Conference next week? 🙋♀️ 🙋♂️ We're thrilled to be sponsoring such an exciting event all about the future of work 🔮 With sessions on everything from reimagining the role of the CHRO, to the latest developments in HR Tech, it's set to be the event of the year for forward-thinking HR leaders. We can't wait to meet you and share how we're creating mental wellbeing support that's fit for the future. Come find us at booth 315 👋 #GartnerHR

Join Dr Max Major, Senior Clinical Psychologist for our event on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay today 💛 We'll discuss: What is suicide and how do we speak about it now? How do cultural factors impact mental health and suicide? How can we recognize the signs of suicide risk? How can we provide emotional and practical support? What can organizations do to create a supportive environment? 🔗 Sign up at the link in the comments If you need to talk to someone, you can call Samaritans on 116 123 in the UK & Ireland, or 988 Lifeline in the USA

Is it possible to achieve 'work-life balance'? Lindsay Pattison, Chief People Officer at WPP, believes balance is the wrong word. Instead, she focuses on helping people to integrate work with life. "You need to understand what's going on in their life. Not for you to fix everything, but for you to be accommodating." Listen to her full episode on the #LeadFromWithin podcast with Dr. Nick Taylor wherever you get your podcasts 🎙

Gary K., HR Director at Teva Pharmaceuticals, opens up about grief, neurodiversity and the power of conversation Personal stories have real power - especially when they come from a leader. When leaders open up, it sets an example and helps make others feel safe to do the same. It’s been great working with the Teva team on their internal campaigns and helping them to create a more open, caring and psychologically safe culture for all. Thank you Gary for your generosity and openness 💛

Getting the train home today? Try swapping that podcast for a soothing soundscape 💆♀️ We’ve teamed up with SWR to help travellers enjoy calmer commutes. Their new study, featured today in BBC News and The Guardian, found that those who listened to nature soundscapes on their commutes were 35% less stressed and than those who listened to music or a podcast. You can now stream an exclusive selection of Unmind soundscapes designed to help you unwind from your work day. Search 'Unmind Train Tracks' on Spotify 🎧