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Mental Health Awareness | Business & Management Textbooks
In today's fast-paced business environment, recognizing the importance of mental health is key to achieving success. The profound connection between mental well-being and successful business management cannot be overstated. Through the insightful content offered by Sage's textbooks, readers are provided with a holistic view of how spirituality, effective communication, entrepreneurial self-care, digital well-being, and work-life balance play integral roles in nurturing ourselves and a healthy working environment.
Sage proudly offers complimentary access to a selection of this textbook content, each piece underlining the vital connection between mental well-being and successful business management.
Spirituality in the workplace
Business Ethics by Sunil Savur
At the forefront of this title lies an exploration of spirituality within the workplace—a subject gaining significant traction among prominent organizations globally. In the featured extract, "what are tech giants doing in the realm of spirituality in the workplace?", Savur delves into a captivating inquiry into the integration of spirituality within professional environments.
Through meticulous examination, Savur uncovers the evolving role of spirituality in fostering employee well-being and organizational culture. By focusing on tech giants, the case offers unique insights into how innovative companies are embracing spiritual principles to enhance productivity and foster a sense of purpose among employees.
The ‘hero entrepreneur’
Entrepreneurial Thinking by Suzanne Mawson
In this extract from Suzanne Mawson's Entrepreneurial Thinking, a thought-provoking exploration unfolds, challenging the prevailing notion of the hero entrepreneur perpetuated by global media. Mawson advocates for a shift in perspective, urging entrepreneurs to recognize the idealized nature of this archetype. Within the pages of this book, Mawson offers practical strategies for entrepreneurs to alleviate stress and prioritize self-care amidst the demanding landscape of entrepreneurship.
By debunking the myth of the hero entrepreneur, Mawson empowers readers to embrace a more holistic approach to success, one that values well-being alongside professional achievement. Through insightful analysis and actionable advice, Entrepreneurial Thinking becomes a beacon for cultivating resilience and balance in the entrepreneurial journey.
The impact of digital wellbeing
Principles of Business & Management by Oliver Laasch
The Principles of Business & Management intricately unpacks the nexus between digital work wellbeing with the contemporary workplace. Laasch astutely analyses the diverse dimensions of digital well-being, ranging from emotional elements like trust and isolation to physical aspects such as sedentary lifestyles and eye strains. He underscores the critical significance of these factors in shaping mental health within digital work environments.
Through a lens of digital management practices and managerial competence, Laasch elucidates strategies to foster positive impacts while mitigating potential negatives on both digital workers and stakeholders. This extract serves as a vital resource for cultivating a workplace culture that prioritizes mental well-being amidst the challenges of the digital age.
Work-life balance and ‘techno-stress’
Digital Business by AnnMarie Hanlon
Work-life balance is pivotal in maintaining positive employee mental health. Digital Business by AnnMarie Hanlon explores perspectives on leveraging technology to boost workplace efficiency and enhance working conditions. She highlights how digital innovations are instrumental in supporting employees, and creating opportunities for more personalized and adaptive work environments.
However, Hanlon doesn't shy away from addressing the difficulties, such as maintaining a healthy work-life balance and the phenomenon of technostress, that complicate this digital transition. With a fine blend of analytical rigor and comprehensive understanding, she explores the nuances of finding a balance in a hybrid work setting. This analysis is pivotal in understanding both the possibilities and pitfalls of the digital workplace, offering crucial insights for both individuals navigating these changes and organizations striving to optimize the benefits of digital tools while minimizing the downsides.
The consequences of communication
Managing Organisational Change by Allan Ramdhony and Christoph Thiele
Poor communication within corporate structures can lead to detrimental consequences, particularly impacting mental health. In his exploration of Managing Organisational Change, The authors illuminate the essential function of adept communication in steering through transitions. Proficient communication not only mitigates confusion and anxiety but also fosters a climate of resilience and innovation.
The author's analysis includes a case study on the global brand Nike, demonstrating their deftness in addressing a major internal communication crisis when the company was failing to communicate and connect with its employees
. Nike's response to communication crises showcases their adaptability and proactiveness, setting a benchmark for other corporations facing similar challenges. Effective communication strategies are underscored as critical in ensuring the smooth execution of organizational change.
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