In today's fast-paced and high-pressure work environments, employee mental health and well-being are not just “nice-to-have” extras—they are essential obligations. Employers in the Republic of Ireland and beyond have a legal and ethical responsibility to support the mental and emotional wellness of their staff. Beyond compliance, fostering a psychologically healthy workplace is simply good business. A mentally well workforce is more engaged, resilient, creative, and loyal. Sh

When we envision a family business, the images of unity, prosperity, and success often come to mind. However, the untold realities paint a different picture—one that includes tough conversations, disagreements, and the potential for disharmony. In this article, we delve into the intricacies of navigating tough conversations within family businesses, providing a guide for family members to master difficult dialogues and foster harmony. Tough Conversations: The Expected Reality

Fear is a primal emotion that has characterised human nature from the very dawn of evolution. It is a basic yet crucial emotion that is important to survival, triggering a response designed to keep us safe from threats and dangers. In this respect, it is fair to say that it is a valuable sentiment to experience from time to time, as it guarantees we are as secure as can be in specific circumstances. We spoke to Dominic Fitch, Head of Creative Change at Impact International ,

Productivity and mental health are closely linked. With depression, anxiety and burnout being the most common manifestations of poor mental health, the experts at Joy Organics have compiled a list of five tips to help manage your mental health and increase productivity both in and out of the workplace. Take A Break It’s important to step away from your work every few hours otherwise your brain will freeze up and feelings of burnout or anxiety will start to become stronger. I

Organisations have a responsibility towards their staff. The expression "mens sana in corpore sano", usually translated as “a healthy mind in a healthy body,” is truer than ever during this pandemic. In particular, prolonged confinement and reduced socialisation have brought mental health issues to the fore. Manfred Kets de Vries shares his thoughts on mental health in the workplace and some of the signals to look out for amongst staff. Recently, one of my clients told me th

Self-efficacy can be built by developing the emotional flexibility of employees, according to new research from Nyenrode Business University, VU Amsterdam and IE University Madrid. Self-efficacy, or in other words a person’s belief in their ability to succeed, is important to help employees be resilient in a fast changing environment. Developing emotional flexibility helps employees handle changes better and builds stronger mental health. According to Professor Dr. Nick van D

Tohtonku Sdn Bhd is a major player in the personal care products sector in Malaysia, and stands out from many other family firms in the region by having made it successfully to its third generation. It was set up in the ‘60s by Lim Joi Him, and in the half century since then has grown its portfolio to over 200 products, some of them market leaders. It’s also a significant regional player, selling all over Southeast Asia including Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Indones

If family enterprise is a mindset, then being more mindful seems fundamental to this effort. Awareness changes everything: You can’t address an issue or work on something until you are aware of it. So if you aren’t cultivating awareness as a leader, in your family, and your enterprises then you are at greater risk. As a family dealing with exponential change and interdependency, Stephanie Kilroy at the Traynor Family Enterprise (an organization that self-identifies as a famil

Trust is a fundamental basis for both cooperation and competitive advantage in family businesses. The words ‘trust’ and ‘business’ written within such proximity may raise some eyebrows. However trust is a fundamental basis for both cooperation and competitive advantage in family businesses. Trust entails the acceptance of one’s vulnerability based on one’s expectations of the way others will behave. This vulnerability is central in many definitions of trust and is the conditi