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Looking after yourself as a freelance ‘side-hustler’

Mental Health at Work has partnered with Simply Business to support the UK’s self-employed with their mental health and wellbeing. Together we surveyed more than...

Leading the way for small businesses

Mental Health at Work has partnered with Simply Business to support the UK’s self-employed with their mental health and wellbeing. Together we surveyed more than...

Understanding OCD, in the workplace and beyond

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (routinely referred to as OCD) is an anxiety-related condition where a person experiences frequent intrusive and unwelcome obsessional thoughts. This can lead to...

The making of the Acas Framework for Positive Mental Health at Work

As Acas Deputy Director, Abigail works with organisations to develop practical solutions to improve business wellbeing and increase productivity. Abigail has lead the Acas strategic...

A guide to burnout for the self-employed

Subira Jones was named the Young Business Person of the Year at the SME London Business Awards 2023. Here, she shares her experiences of burnout,...

You’re not alone, even if you feel that you are

Isolation and uncertainty – what employers need to know about their temporary staff

Mental Health at Work has partnered with Simply Business to support the UK’s self-employed with their mental health and wellbeing. Together we surveyed more than...

Working well when you’re self-employed

Mental Health at Work has partnered with Simply Business to support the UK’s self-employed with their mental health and wellbeing. Together we surveyed more than...

Driving a supportive work culture at Volkswagen Group UK

Talking about your mental health at work can help to create an open and honest culture – and the effect is even more apparent when...

Becoming your own boss – the Perfectly Autistic story

Mental Health at Work has partnered with Simply Business to support the UK’s self-employed with their mental health and wellbeing. Together we surveyed more than...

My years as a police officer didn’t prepare me for these scenes

As part of the Our Frontline campaign to support the mental health of all those out working to protect us during the coronavirus crisis, we’ll...

My advice would be to turn to each other

As part of the Our Frontline campaign to support the mental health of all those out working to protect us during the coronavirus crisis, we’ll...

Freelancing can be liberating – but it can also be challenging

Mental Health at Work has partnered with Simply Business to support the UK’s self-employed with their mental health and wellbeing. Together we surveyed more than...

Making a difference as a freelance illustrator and a carer

Mental Health at Work has partnered with Simply Business to support the UK’s self-employed with their mental health and wellbeing. Together we surveyed more than...

How gratitude can support colleagues from marginalised backgrounds

Research suggests there is a link between gratitude and positive mental wellbeing. Just telling someone they’ve done a good job, or have really helped you,...

The experience of having depression while freelancing

Mental Health at Work has partnered with Simply Business to support the UK’s self-employed with their mental health and wellbeing. Together we surveyed more than...