Now is the time for making allowances, being kind, and making sure you can spot the signs of stress in yourself and your team. This page is here to act as a resource for managers and leaders to help you step up and support in these unprecedented times.
It's ok to not be ok
The pandemic has exacerbated stress in the workplace, so how do we manage our own mental health and spot the signs in those around us? Listen to what our expert panel had to say at our recent event.
72% of employees rate wellbeing as a top priority for management
1 in 5 students have a diagnosed mental health problem
Only 4 in 10 employers have a formalised mental health and wellbeing strategy
Resources and Insights
Practical tools and tips for supporting yourself and your team.
Here are some tools, tips and templates that offer practical advice for adapting and managing change. A few key resources on other sites have been listed to the right, while CMI's own resources can be found linked below.
You can find more insights and resources on our Covid-19 Page.
Mental Health Alliance’s Podcast
Poppy Jaman, CEO of MHA, discusses the New Normal and taking care of our mental health
NHS’s 5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing
Consider these five steps to mental wellbeing from the NHS
Health and Wellbeing during Coronavirus
The government's guidance on mental health and wellbeing duringthe Covid-19 outbreak
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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing
Three techniques for a positive mindset (even when you’re rattled)
Much of success comes down to developing the right mindset. A recent CMI webinar outlined three techniques to develop one
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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing
How to manage work-related insecurity and anxiety
As Coronavirus takes hold, stress and anxiety are becoming a part of everyday life. Managers can make a positive difference
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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing
“I know where you’re coming from…”
With Coronavirus rules changing from day to day, managers have to know people’s triggers and make a connection…
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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing
How to create psychologically safe workplaces for colleagues from diverse ethnic groups
The input of people from diverse ethnic groups is critical for establishing an inclusive work environment
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Topic: Governance
Why we need ruthless compassion
Now more than ever, looking after our team means going above and beyond. We need to be compassionate and check in with them
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Topic: Governance
Six ways that better management benefits society
We mark CMI’s Investors in People ‘platinum’ status, and discuss the role of management in the post-Covid rebuilding process
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Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing
Leaders eat last!
Education leaders face a specific set of challenges in keeping schools and universities going at a confusing time
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Topic: Communication
How autonomy affects employee mental health
Most professionals have a high need for achievement. This means they like to get things done, but often in their own way
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The Better Managers Manual
Managing the New Normal
The #BetterManagers Manual offers a practical guide to navigating the impacts of Covid-19 for managers and leaders.
To support managers and leaders as they navigate this crisis - both for themselves and for those they manage - we have assembled a set of tried-and-tested tools and resources brought together through five key themes: flexible working; crisis management; mental health and wellbeing; the new employment landscape; and good governance.
Download the manual