The Oranges blog
Welcome to The Oranges Toolkit Blog – your essential resource for insights into enhancing workplace wellbeing and mental agility.
Here, we delve into the latest trends, share expert advice, and provide practical tools to help leaders and professionals thrive in today's dynamic work environment. Our blog is a treasure trove of information, from mastering resilience to fostering a culture of gratitude and strength. Stay informed, inspired, and ready to transform your workplace into a hub of positivity and productivity. Join us on this journey to elevate well-being in your organisation.
Boosting your energy and avoiding burnout
So, what can we do about it? There are plenty of science-based ways to boost our energy and vitality, while also reducing the likelihood of stress and burnout.
The Ultimate Guide to Psychological Safety
The ultimate guide to Psychological Safety and Psychosocial Risks & Hazards
Reimagining Workplace Meetings
Do you really need to have that meeting? Studies indicate that 70% of meetings keep employees from engaging in productive work.
5 Ways to Build Resilience in the Workplace
5 strategies for a resilient workplace - positive culture, adaptability, wellbeing, emotional intelligence, and training.
Energy boosters to avoid burnout
It's natural to feel exhausted or stressed during constant uncertainty. There are lots of things that we can do to feel more energised!
Micro-learning has macro impact
The trend of micro-learning has now become a key component of learning and development programs globally. Explore the reasons why.
Ease empathy fatigue
Feelings of exhaustion, anxiety, and other signs of fatigue can be reduced, through shifting our focus towards a willingness to provide care for others.
Connection in the workplace
The "Workplace Connection Cookbook" is a valuable resource that combines the expertise of The ORANGES Toolkit and The Serenity Collective.
What is a social enterprise?
Social enterprises are businesses that help people and the planet. They make sure that money goes to good causes and they help us live in a better world.
Five fatigue-fighting tips
Constant uncertainty can be exhausting - this short video offers five tips to boost wellbeing at work and home
Resilience tips to avoid zoom fatigue
Back-to-back virtual meetings can leave us feeling depleted at the end of the day. Here are 5 things you can do to manage your screen fatigue.
Why water-cooler chats matter
Incidental social interaction like water-cooler chats are highly valuable in the workplace. Science suggests it supports connection, culture and productivity.
Happy employees are productive employees
The key to happiness in the workplace is to create and maintain a positive environment that allows your employees to be engaged & find value in their work.
Returning to the office & Psych Safety
Protecting and promoting psychological safety in the workplace is vital for employee health and wellbeing.
Learning from lockdown: resilience is up
We surveyed employees to find out how wellbeing and performance were affected during lockdown and the findings were more positive than expected.
How to implement fun therapy in your workplace
Laughter really is the best medicine. Research suggests it is a natural energy pill and antidote to the damaging effects of stress.
Feeling flat? Write a gratitude letter
If you're feeling in a bit of a slump, try writing a gratitude letter. Science suggests this simple act can actually boost your mood, outlook, & health.
Promoting positive mental health at work
On World Mental Health Day and beyond, learn practical steps to boost mental health awareness and reduce stigma in your workplace. Read more.
Why self-care is one of the key qualities
Intentional self-care has been shown to improve wellbeing, productivity and performance.
5 questions to assess wellbeing leadership
Positive employee wellbeing is enabled through leadership and systems. How good are yours?
Seven meaningful ways to express gratitude at work
Expressing gratitude is an important part of an organisation’s wellbeing culture. It is a way to show appreciation and to build a sense of community.
2022 customer satisfaction and impact survey
We pride ourselves on continuous improvement of our customer experience and services. The results gathered in our customer satisfaction survey are invaluable.
The power of setting intentions
Just the simple act of setting an intention can improve your engagement and wellbeing.
Five ways to set home/work boundaries
Feeling overworked and exhausted? Learn how setting boundaries between work and play could support the wellbeing of yourself and others.
Business case for workplace wellbeing
The business case for investing in employee wellbeing is stronger than ever. Use our free template to make a strong case for change in your organisation!
Focus on wellbeing - free leadership tipsheet
To perform at their best, employees need leaders who pay attention to their wellbeing. Get our free tipsheet on how to lead wellbeing in your organisation.
Embracing change e-book
Designed for leaders, this e-book explores the neuroscience of change, with tools to help employees adapt and even thrive in uncertainty.
Refuel for resilience - free tipsheet
Ongoing uncertainty can reduce resilience levels. Learn the neuroscience of resilience and practical tips with this free tipsheet download.
Effective wellbeing conversations
Having a conversation about your wellbeing can be a powerful step towards improving it. Use this guide for how to approach wellbeing conversations at work.
Building wellbeing into the employee lifecycle
Optimise employee wellbeing through a lifecycle view: Identify strengths, opportunities, and gaps in organisational support.
Designing your wellbeing re-onboarding
'Re-onboarding’ is about reorienting employees to the current and future aspirations of the organisation, what the shared values are, and articulating effective, positive ways of working.
Wellbeing wisdom - A personal story
Storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to learn and connect with others. Be inspired by this story of resilience from Julia Reid.
Promote, protect and prevent.
Promote, protect, and prevent: Mental health in the workplace takes two big steps forward this Mental Health Month. Learn more in this article.
Flex your compassion strength
Are you showing enough compassion? Compassion is fundamental to building quality relationships, but it can be hard - especially if we don't get along.
Handling emotions during change
With change comes many different and valid emotions. The good news is, the science suggests we can tame our emotions when they become unhelpful.
Reclaiming In-Person Connections
Explore the power of face-to-face connections in the digital age. Learn how in-person interactions enhance trust, teamwork, and wellbeing in the workplace.
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