It’s not often that passages of the Bible make it into songs that hit the heights of the pop music charts. Many might think of Psalm 137, which was given a reggae beat and became a hit for Boney M as the song ‘By the rivers of Babylon’. But an arguably better known passage becameContinue reading “A Time for Everything”
Author Archives: Jane Thompson
For all without exception
By Jane Thompson, CWC I’ve recently been at a couple of events with CWC that I think shows the huge breadth that supporting others at work covers. Supporting someone at work can cover so many areas and often practical ‘training’ spring to mind instantly. But if we said ‘Supporting someone in life’ the enormity (andContinue reading “For all without exception”
Seriously Troubling Times
By Alastair Reid, Chair, CWC Life is always unpredictable but there are elements of stability which we rely on and make our lives that bit more manageable. It is hardly a surprise that the situation in Ukraine would have far reaching effects. We’ve experienced the immediate effects on fuel, we are now beginning to seeContinue reading “Seriously Troubling Times”
What are we about?
By Rev. Paul Hills, Vice Chair, CWC What are we about? As, hopefully, chaplaincy at work gets going again it’s worth asking that question. There will be lots of answers about care, support, communication etc. and all will be correct. Yet chaplaincy is surely a bit more. I came across this poem by R.S.Thomas recentlyContinue reading “What are we about?”
How was it for you?
By Canon Professor Clive Morton, Vice Chair (Peterborough) CWC As I write this we have had an announcement from the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, proclaiming the end of Covid restrictions with an aspiration of ‘returning to normal’. A time for celebration, wariness or reflection? Probably all three! CWC trustees have been discussing how we can captureContinue reading “How was it for you?”
Mental wellbeing in the workplace in 2022?
By Jane Thompson We’re moving swiftly into 2022, is it just me but January actually seems to have gone quickly this year? Maybe we are all just keen to get to Spring and lower Covid rates (fingers crossed). Never has there been more discussion about our mental health and wellbeing and how employers should support staff,Continue reading “Mental wellbeing in the workplace in 2022?”
Seeking Validation at Work
By Revd. Mary Hanna, CWC It is a basic need for all of us in the workplace that we feel appreciated for what we do. Much stress at work arises out of staff feeling undervalued leading to a belief that what they do is of no importance. This affects self -worth and ultimately well-being. As I reflectContinue reading “Seeking Validation at Work”
Unconditional Support
By Revd. Michael Page CWC A few days ago I was involved, on behalf of a charity where I am a trustee, in a conversation with another charity. The conversation was about looking at ways of working together in order to operate more efficiently for the benefit of those we all want to help. The stickingContinue reading “Unconditional Support”
Changing Values
By Jane Thompson CWC Reading the news in the last week or so it seems to me that the fallout from the pandemic is starting to show very clearly in people’s shift in values. A recent article I read really brought this home to me, with an article stating 16 million workers plan to change jobs inContinue reading “Changing Values”
Humans and Resilience
By Alastair Reid, CWC Apparently September has been one of the warmest since records began, thank goodness after a disappointing August. Now we’re dealing with the stark complications caused by political dogma and intransigence in dealing with, among other issues, the supply chain. I spoke about pressure and stress last time, pressure and stress are part ofContinue reading “Humans and Resilience”