mental health

Beth’s Internship Experience at Hey Me

| 17 July 2024

Hi there, I’m Beth, a recent intern at Hey Me. I really wanted to share my experience because it’s super competitive in the creative field nowadays, and I really hope to inspire others to seek out opportunities that align with your values and professional goals. The right environment and support can make all the difference, […]

Hi there, I’m Beth, a recent intern at Hey Me. I really wanted to share my experience because it’s super competitive in the creative field nowadays, and I really hope to inspire others to seek out opportunities that align with your values and professional goals. The right environment and support can make all the difference, […]

The importance of work flexibility

| 5 July 2023

Someone once told me that a large corporation is like an oil tanker while a SME is like a speedboat. You can turn a speedboat really quickly, in a small area but a tanker takes miles.

Amy working whilst sitting on a bench

Someone once told me that a large corporation is like an oil tanker while a SME is like a speedboat. You can turn a speedboat really quickly, in a small area but a tanker takes miles.

Why we all need to become better listeners

| 13 August 2021

This month marks the Samaritans yearly campaign ‘Talk to us’ which explores why we should try to become better listeners. As we know at Hey Me, communication is key across the board whether it’s at home, in the workplace or at work. So today we’re going to discuss why and how we can all become better […]

Two people sit at a white table with hot drinks in conversation.

This month marks the Samaritans yearly campaign ‘Talk to us’ which explores why we should try to become better listeners. As we know at Hey Me, communication is key across the board whether it’s at home, in the workplace or at work. So today we’re going to discuss why and how we can all become better […]

Stress Awareness Month

| 9 May 2021

Stress has been termed the ‘epidemic’ of the twenty-first century. Particularly over the last year, it has been a constant force in our lives, with the Covid-19 pandemic exacerbating our anxieties. Things we previously would have done without any thought, gone to the shops or had a drink with a friend, became not only stressful […]

A person reads the news paper whilst holding a cup.

Stress has been termed the ‘epidemic’ of the twenty-first century. Particularly over the last year, it has been a constant force in our lives, with the Covid-19 pandemic exacerbating our anxieties. Things we previously would have done without any thought, gone to the shops or had a drink with a friend, became not only stressful […]

International Day of Happiness – Happiness at work

| 24 March 2021

Saturday 20th March was International Day of Happiness, a day devoted to inspiring people to find meaningful ways to care about ourselves and one another, as well as promoting world happiness as a primary personal objective. Happiness should not be limited to a single day; instead, we should all aim to have a happy day […]

Woman smiling with a balloon with a smiley face on it

Saturday 20th March was International Day of Happiness, a day devoted to inspiring people to find meaningful ways to care about ourselves and one another, as well as promoting world happiness as a primary personal objective. Happiness should not be limited to a single day; instead, we should all aim to have a happy day […]

Time to talk about mental health at work

| 4 February 2021

Today is Time to Talk Day – the day that encourages the nation to talk to one another about mental health. This year, open conversations are more vital than ever. Mental health affects one in four of us, but some of us feel afraid to tell others how we really feel, resulting in feelings of […]

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Today is Time to Talk Day – the day that encourages the nation to talk to one another about mental health. This year, open conversations are more vital than ever. Mental health affects one in four of us, but some of us feel afraid to tell others how we really feel, resulting in feelings of […]

How communications planning can reduce stress

| 30 October 2020

We all experience stress from time to time, sometimes it can motivate and aid us in completing tasks, but at other times it can be harmful to our health. It is widely accepted that we need to manage stress in the workplace, whether good or bad, to ensure that we can operate efficiently and effectively. […]

man looks at his plans on a board

We all experience stress from time to time, sometimes it can motivate and aid us in completing tasks, but at other times it can be harmful to our health. It is widely accepted that we need to manage stress in the workplace, whether good or bad, to ensure that we can operate efficiently and effectively. […]

The benefits of flexible working for employees & businesses

| 23 October 2020

Flexible working is a new way of working that I have adopted since becoming unwell and leaving my full time, 9-5, job. Through working flexibly, I have been able to better support my own health and develop an improved work/life balance. Flexible working can allow employees to manage their own time, and to maximise peak […]

Cup of coffee, pen and notepad sit on a table

Flexible working is a new way of working that I have adopted since becoming unwell and leaving my full time, 9-5, job. Through working flexibly, I have been able to better support my own health and develop an improved work/life balance. Flexible working can allow employees to manage their own time, and to maximise peak […]

How to deal with digital communications overload

| 16 October 2020

Ever since lockdown, many of us have been grappling with a problem that’s been chipping away at our mental health: digital communications overload. With a large proportion of us now working remotely, we can no longer ‘just quickly’ ask another team member a simple question over the desk. The change in working environment has meant […]

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Ever since lockdown, many of us have been grappling with a problem that’s been chipping away at our mental health: digital communications overload. With a large proportion of us now working remotely, we can no longer ‘just quickly’ ask another team member a simple question over the desk. The change in working environment has meant […]