Why is it important for everyone in the organisation to receive leadership training?
Traditionally, leadership training has only been offered or provided to employees who are currently in leadership roles or those who are being considered for a promotion into a leadership role. Although there is no evidence to support the claim that only leaders benefit from leadership…
What World Mental Health Day (and every other day) at Plumm Looks Like
World Mental Health Day is around the corner, and all of us at Plumm are super pumped to honour it. But, before we share how, here’s a bit of context. World Mental Health Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness of mental health issues globally…
World Mental Health Day: Mental Health in An Unequal World
The World Federation for Mental Health has announced the theme for World Mental Health Day 2021: Mental Health in an Unequal World. The theme holds great significance in highlighting the large disparity between the availability of mental healthcare facilities. Unequal access surges between 75% to…
7 Ways to Get Your Colleagues to Work With You Better
We spend more than half of our waking hours at work with our colleagues. It’s essential then that we build productive and rewarding relationships with them. Being able to get along with the people we work with can have several benefits, both in and out of the workplace. Working with other team members with whom you have a great work relationship can…
Asking People “Are You Okay” May Not Be Enough
What are the chances that you will speak the truth the first time when someone asks you, “How are you?” How often do your friends answer truthfully when you ask them, “Are you okay?” According to an article published by Huffington Post, “More than 78 per cent of us say we are fine even when we…
7 Ways to Foster and Boost Happiness at Work
“When unhappy, one doubts everything; when happy, one doubts nothing.” – Joseph Roux. The secret to a successful business is a happy workplace. In the daily hustle of getting clients, closing deals and launching marketing campaigns, it is easy for business owners and team leaders…
World Suicide Prevention Day
Should I bring it up? What do you say? Is it better that I don’t speak about it at all? I choose to talk about suicide today on World Suicide Prevention Day because it’s important that we break the silence. Suicide is a very real…
What is emotional intelligence, and how important is it in everyday life?
We, humans, are social beings. We want to be in the company of friends or family and share our lives with them. On a daily basis, we interact with a broad range of people at work, in the supermarket, on the subway, etc. All with…
Boundaries Matter. Here’s Why.
It is essential to draw boundaries in order to have healthy (interpersonal) relationships. Boundaries are important because they set the basic guidelines of how you want to be treated. Clearly communicated boundaries help us take care of ourselves emotionally, physically and spiritually. Most importantly, it…
Setting & Communicating Healthy Boundaries
Boundaries are essential to having strong and healthy relationships. They are also a way to take care of ourselves. So, it’s important that we understand how to set and maintain healthy boundaries, and today, we are going to do just that. It’s probably safe to…
8 Self-care Tips for Parents
Taking care of yourself is as good for your family as it is for you. This eight do-able self-care for parents will help you get started. Whether you find yourself with a “free” hour or can barely find a minute, we’ve got practical and achievable…
5 Fun Sensory Art Activities for Kids
Sensory art and activities can be extremely beneficial for a child’s development: they can refine motor skills, encourage cognitive thinking and help calm an anxious kid. Ready to bond with your little ones whilst they have fun and learn new things? We’ve compiled 5 sensory…