Always On

We live in a world where we are always expected to be on, especially at work. But behind these smiles there is more to the story. Here are our stories.

[Susan David, Ph.D. @SusanDavid_PhD]

Forcing employees to come back to the office to "improve engagement" and "trust" stunningly misses the point.

Engagement and trust are improved by: engaging and trusting.

For many, the way we were working pre-covid wasn't working.

[Always On @AlwaysOn2021]

“The pandemic and the remote work revolution have entrenched the culture of being ‘always on’…and burnout, triggered by the pandemic, is also the leading cause of resignations in Australia.” @theage

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[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

An easy way to pick the wrong career is to put your image above your interests and identity.

A motivating job isn't the one that makes you look important. It's the one that makes you feel alive.

Meaningful work isn't about impressing others. It's about expressing your values.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

In toxic cultures, being a workaholic is normalized and sacrificing sleep is glorified. The best way to get ahead is to burn out.

In healthy cultures, quality of life is expected and having a life is celebrated. You're encouraged to put your well-being above your work.

[Always On @AlwaysOn2021]

Is the way we view free time making us #unhappy? Does #pressure to maximise our fun get in the way of our enjoyment of #leisure itself?

#WorkhardPlayhard #AlwaysOn #MentalHealthMatters

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[Always On @AlwaysOn2021]

“Those Friday evening work drinks on Zoom might be consigned to the dustbins of history,” says @domprice

#hybridworkplace #workplaceculture #alwayson #productivity #mentalhealth #postcovid

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[Always On @AlwaysOn2021]

#Empathy is the most powerful antidote in the workplace.

#leadership #workplace #mentalhealth #alwayson

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[Always On @AlwaysOn2021]

“In 2020, #mentalhealth support went from a nice-to-have to a true business imperative. #Employees need and expect #sustainable and #mentallyhealthy workplaces, which requires taking on the real work of #culturechange.” - @KellyAGreenwood in @HarvardBiz

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[Always On @AlwaysOn2021]

#Wellbeing has become a bit of a #buzzword but what are the #buildingblocks of #wellbeing and why does #wellbeingtokenism run rife in the workplace? Hear from @sana_qadar & @HuppertFelicia on what wellbeing really means when you break it down.
https://t.co/BMwCmUjkpd

[Always On @AlwaysOn2021]

“Real flexibility is having autonomy to choose your people, your purpose and your priorities.” - @AdamMGrant @WSJ

#TheGreatResignation #Freedom #Choice #MentalHealthMatters

https://t.co/Mb7CPi4uhZ

[Harvard Business Review @HarvardBiz]

“Technology is amazing — it makes remote work possible. It can also really screw with your organizational culture if you’re not vigilant about the ways in which it can create more work, more stress, more wasted time.” https://t.co/RZVFpiH6az

[Always On @AlwaysOn2021]

#Tangping (lay down) is the term Chinese millennials are using in rejection of the “996” (9am - 9pm, 6 days a week) culture that is ingrained in society. What would happen if we said no to the #ratrace and focused on ourselves for a day a week?
#alwayson

https://t.co/Ezu0PEPYa2

[Harvard Business Review @HarvardBiz]

Four ways to support the mental health of your employees: https://t.co/bWqImaqsYv

[Always On @AlwaysOn2021]

#Mentalhealth days are on the rise in the #corporateworld, but they're not a silver bullet for #workplacestress

https://t.co/kxQB6V7APr

[Always On @AlwaysOn2021]

#Mentalhealth is so much more than an #employeeperk

#workplacewellness #dutyofcare #alwayson

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[Always On @AlwaysOn2021]

“Better #mentalhealth starts at the top and what you do or don’t do can have an impact on your whole #team.” - @blackdoginst

#leadership #mentalhealthmatters

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[Always On @AlwaysOn2021]

“Bouncing back is OK but what we know is that a significant percentage of people actually bounce forward; that is, they don’t just return to where they were before the hard times hit but more so, they become even stronger and better.” - @drhappy

#adversity #resilience #strength

[Dr (sometimes but not always) Happy @drhappy]

My latest article is now out on the HIF Healthy Lifestyle Blog ...

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[Always On @AlwaysOn2021]

A 4-day work week would enable increased #productivity and #creativity; improved #recruitment and #retention; less #burnout; and more balanced and #sustainable lives for workers — all without cutting salaries or sacrificing customer service.

https://t.co/D1YJ6QuiD3

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Being a workaholic doesn't drive productivity. It's a recipe for languishing.

Having fun isn't an enemy of efficiency. It's fuel for finding flow.

Play isn't a reward for finally making it through your to-do list. It *belongs* on your to-do list.

https://t.co/ml7sDasWx5

[Always On @AlwaysOn2021]

Using #sickleave for #mentalhealth needs to be normalised so that employees feel comfortable taking a #mentalhealthday
Requesting a doctors certificate is backwards and a sign of mental health stigma.

#Workplace #MentalHealth #WorkLifeBalance https://t.co/33lajZboRP