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CHANNEL 7
Unretirement
Our co-founders Dr Sarah Cotton and Justine Alter discuss the unretirement trend on Weekend Sunrise.
Featuring:
Dr Sarah Cotton and Justine Alter, Transitioning Well
SMH.COM.AU
Why we need to learn to take real holidays (without checking our emails)
In an age of constant connectivity, moments of pure rest are becoming increasingly rare. While our statutory annual leave entitlements haven’t changed since 1974, the way we use them has – and not necessarily for the better.
Op ed:
Dr. Sarah Cotton, co-founder, Transitioning Well
Body & Soul
Sad reason over 1 million Aussie employees have considered quitting their job
"It seems our nation’s collective mental health and wellbeing is in deep crisis mode, with Aussies struggling more than ever to cope with increasing pressures."
Featuring:
Dr Sarah Cotton, co-founder and organisational psychologist Transitioning Well
SMH.COM.AU
What to do when your boss is the problem
There are many factors that can lead to an unhealthy work environment, but one of the most challenging situations arises when the leader themselves is the cause. While effective leadership can inspire, motivate and drive success, a toxic leader can have the opposite effect, negatively affecting employees’ mental health and wellbeing.
Op ed:
Dr. Sarah Cotton, co-founder, Transitioning Well
ABC AM
Almost half of Australian workers feel burnt out
A national workplace health survey has found almost half of Australian workers are fatigued and burnt out and many are contemplating quitting their jobs.
Featuring:
Dr Sarah Cotton, co-founder and organisational psychologist Transitioning Well
NEWS.COM.AU
Managers warned to ‘close the empathy gap’ in the workplace
Despite some strides being made in understanding neurodivergence, Transitioning Well clinical and health psychologist Leah Collins said there was still some “misinformation” in the workplace.
Quotes from:
Leah Collins, organisational psychologist Transitioning Well
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD / THE AGE
Why businesses need to do more to help dads take parental leave
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency recently released its annual update on the state of workplace gender equality. It revealed the average total remuneration gender pay gap dropped to 21.7 per cent in 2023. While small, it’s still progress – the biggest shift since 2014.
What we can’t ignore from this report, and what we know from our parental leave coaching, is that the number of men taking paid primary carer parental leave has barely shifted.
Op Ed:
Justine Alter, co-founder and organisational psychologist Transitioning Well
JEAN HAILES
Podcast: The Blurring Of Boundaries
The Jean Hailes podcast – Women’s Health Week series hosted by Janet Michelmore AO. Dr Sarah Cotton, co-founder of Transitioning Well, talks about the blurred line between home and work.
With:
Dr Sarah Cotton, co-founder and organisational psychologist Transitioning Well
PEDESTRIAN
The Cost Of Living Crisis Is Supercharging Burnout, W/ 2.7 Million Aussies Considering Quitting
It should hardly come as a surprise that the cost of living crisis in Australia is taking a toll on the mental well-being of pretty much everybody. As the period of turmoil and financial stress continues, as many as 2.7 million Australians could quit their jobs as a result.
Quotes from:
Dr Sarah Cotton, co-founder and organisational psychologist Transitioning Well