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Burn-out, bore-out, brown-out: differentiating, preventing and overcoming these three forms of burn-out
There are many challenges in the world of work. Burn-out, which is often mentioned, is only the tip of the iceberg. Are you also familiar with bore-out and brown-out? Although these terms share similarities in name, they describe distinct realities that require special attention. Burn-out It is defined as physical, emotional and mental exhaustion resulting…
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month 2024: Where to Start
Since 1949, in the United States, May has been considered Mental Health Month, an anniversary promoted by the Mental Health America association, which has been committed to responding to the needs of those living with psychological distress since 1909. Each year, Mental Health America provides institutions with tools and knowledge related to Mental Health, with…
Read MoreCouple’s āmid-lifeā crisis: how to face and overcome it
The long-sought stability has long since been achieved and is now made up of large and small routines that sometimes have the bitter taste of monotony. The children are now grown up and autonomous, in some cases they no longer even live with us; the space that we as a couple used to complain about…
Read MoreHow to deal with external incivilities?
Cutting people off, raising your voice, pushing or swearing are all behaviours that go against the basic rules of life in society, even though they are not necessarily punishable by law. These are incivilities. Incivilities are specific cases of deviance from social norms. We do not all have the same way of seeing and understanding…
Read MoreCorrente AG is becoming Stimulus Germany
On January 22, 2024, Corrente AG, located in Kiel, becameĀ Stimulus Germany. This marks the completion of its integration into the French Human & Work Group and its affiliation with the globally operating Stimulus network. By taking this step, the former Corrente AG is broadening its network and expanding its services beyond the boundaries of the…
Read MoreHow can we support single parents at work?
Single parenthood affects one in four families in France. It mainly affects women, and, in addition to the day-to-day challenges, creates major financial and/or housing difficulties. As a manager, you may have to deal with this type of situation within your teams, impacting on day-to-day work. And it’s not always easy to understand them, and…
Read MoreBurnout syndrome: how to recognize it and avoid it
Working in a healthy and rewarding environment has a considerable impact on our balance and general well-being. However, it can happen that we find ourselves in a complex or unstimulating phase of our professional life that makes us feel frustrated and without energy. Furthermore, to this malaise in the work sphere, we can also add…
Read MoreThe value of emotional salary in employee well-being and business productivity
In today’s workplace, many companies are abandoning the narrow view of traditional salary to embrace a more holistic approach.Ā Beyond the numbers, many organizations are realizing the importance of cultivating the well-being of their employees in various aspects.Ā Today we will talk about “emotional salary”, an emerging and valuable practice for companies. What is emotional salary? In…
Read MorePhysical and mental health: the same battle
The notion of prevention in terms of physical health is well established in our society: eat 5 fruits and vegetables a day, take part in regular sporting activities… Why isn’t the same (yet) true for mental health? Here are a few good practices you can put in place to preserve your mental health. Expressing emotions…
Read MoreReturn Syndrome: advice on managing the fear of returning to work
Have you ever felt stress and anxiety at the idea of having to return to your work and family routines after a holiday? This experience is called re-entry stress (or re-entry syndrome), which is that uncomfortable feeling we get when, upon returning from holiday, a long break, or away from the workplace, we are unable…
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