As Alastair Reid covered last month, the post-pandemic world is very different and we’re still uncovering aspects that are a hang-over if you like, or a lag in seeing the effects from a data point of view. But behind statistics is a much more diverse picture. Take the news this week that ‘Long-term sickness leavingContinue reading “Behind the figures – long-term sickness and ability to work”
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A Celebration of Chaplaincy Evensong 16 Sep 2023
Sat 16th September 3:30pm: A Celebration of Chaplaincy Evensong (at Peterborough Cathedral) About: Join us at a special celebratory service at Peterborough Cathedral as part of Evensong with a visiting Choir. All Chaplains from across Cambridgeshire are warmly welcomed along with supporters of CWC’s work. Refreshments and a chance to network will be offered afterwards;Continue reading “A Celebration of Chaplaincy Evensong 16 Sep 2023”
Wellbeing. Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Could be forgiven for admitting that our wellbeing seems to be a subject in which we should all be actively engaging. Could also be said that the marketing is targeted at the reasonably well off.But in our country (as in others) there are a majority with no voice and very few resources and are unlikelyContinue reading “Wellbeing. Wellbeing, Wellbeing”
Should Mental Health First Aid become Law?
A new law requiring businesses to offer mental health first aid training has been presented to parliament. As stated in the press in January; Tory MP Dean Russell told the Commons the move will lead to more people spotting the early signs of mental health issues in the workplace. Many businesses already offer mental healthContinue reading “Should Mental Health First Aid become Law?”
Confusion in the workforce and in the economy
Today , I’m considering the various economic stats and business news that I have seen and tried to comprehend within the strictures of not being an economist but having some business experience. We all know about inflation, we only have to look at our food bills. The same inflationary pressures are affecting every business, wageContinue reading “Confusion in the workforce and in the economy”
The pursuit of a meaningful life
The World Economics Forum recently shared the results of a study that examined happiness across 12 countries, and found that the pursuit of a meaningful life was universally important. According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace: 2022 Report, employee wellbeing is the new imperative for employers. Several prominent companies have appointed “chief happiness officers“, and theContinue reading “The pursuit of a meaningful life”
The Chaplain as an Active Listener
I work as a chaplain in an NHS acute care setting. Recently a colleague from another profession complimented us as a chaplaincy group by saying: ‘You always know what to say to people and what to tell them’. Although grateful for the positive feedback we all responded in unison; ‘No. Our job is not toContinue reading “The Chaplain as an Active Listener”
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”
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?”
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”