before nine

Reflecting on a fantastic year 🤩 2024 has been a great year for us at before nine. We’re grateful for the opportunity to have worked with some really big clients who have made long-term commitments to their people’s well-being and development. So, what 3 words would we use to describe our year? 🌟 Innovation: We’ve continuously iterated what we do, and how we do it, to meet the unique needs of our clients 🤝 Partnership: We’ve continued to build strong relationships with clients, old and new. 🙌 Collaboration: We’ve co-created some great initiatives and programmes, as an example, the MindPower programme with SSEN Transmission. Can’t wait to see what next year brings! We hope you have a wonderful and restful break. See you in 2025 🤩

Looking to give your people common language and tools to be at their best? At before nine, we help organisations transform through positive working, underpinned by the science of #positivepsychology 🌟 Many people think that #positivepsychology only focuses on the positive! And believe that placing significant emphasis on the negative is what brings us more in line with (our) reality. But reality is full of both negatives and positives - and because of our brain's tendency to bypass the positive, it's so vital we have a discipline that encourages us as humans and organisations to course correct, and fully appreciate both 🙌 We’ve helped countless organisations achieve remarkable results. If you'd like to do the same, get in touch today: [email protected] #teamwork #teamdevelopment #strengths #appreciativeinquiry

It's that time of year again! Today is Christmas Jumper Day 🎄 This day was first introduced by Save the Children UK back in 2012 to create a better future for children who need it most. In 2023, over 1.5 million children and teachers and 27,000 workplaces took part and raised £3 million! This year, we're being encouraged to swap, buy second-hand or re-wear a pre-loved jumper. So, the real question is… Are you wearing your Christmas jumper today? Head over to the Save The Children website to donate today 🙌 #ChristmasJumperDay #SaveTheChildren #ChildPoverty

The People Managers we work with tell us that hybrid working is proving incredibly helpful for supporting employees who are working under significant pressure and stress. And the people at Wellbeing People Ltd are telling us to keep an eye out for these workplace wellbeing trends in 2025: ✅ Inclusive wellbeing initiatives to support employees from different backgrounds ✅ Data-driven wellbeing programmes to increase personalisation for better results ✅ Focus on burnout prevention to create a healthier workplace and happier employees What do you think will shape workplace wellbeing next year? #wellbeing #mentalhealth #workplacewellbeing #workplacementalhealth #inclusion

Last year, we got more involved in formal career development programmes, both for in-house L&D teams and third party/industry providers! So we're really excited to be supporting SSE plc Energy Markets ‘Igniting Ambition' programme, helping participants learn how to: 🧠Cognitively, 🔋Emotionally, and 💡Behaviourally... Work through career barriers, challenges, and setbacks to make the most of the development, growth and progression opportunities that come our way! Looking forward to delivering our session up in Edinburgh in early 2025 🙌 #careers #careerdevelopment #resilience #growthmindset #positivepsychology

Do you feel your skills are keeping up with the demands of your workplace?🤔 A recent HRreview article explored employee experiences of the rapidly evolving nature of workplace requirements. Here are some eye-opening stats: ⚖️ 40% of employees feel advancements in tech are a primary driver of the evolution of workplace demands 💡35% of employees cite digital and AI developments as a significant challenge ❓The average lifespan of skills is 2.5 years! Which skills are you looking to strengthen in 2025 to keep up with the times? Let us know 👇 #technology #ai #skills #skillsdevelopment #workplacedemands

One theme that’s been a constant throughout 2024 has been the ‘hybrid vs remote vs in-office’ debate. An Archimedia Accounts article showed that the most in-demand work arrangements in the UK are remote (24.8%) and hybrid (21.3%). Additionally, the survey indicated that age influenced preferences: ✅16-34 year olds predominantly preferred hybrid ✅ 35-44 year olds predominantly preferred fully remote ✅ Those 45 and above predominantly preferred in-office As we head into 2025, which are you planning to do? Let us know in the comments below 👇 #remoteworking #hybridworking #returntooffice #workplaceflexibility

We can't wait to attend this year's Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK Christmas Luncheon at The Landmark Hotel in London tomorrow!🎄 This all day event has a history stretching back over a century, and is the pinnacle of the Swedish-British business calendar. It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with a vibrant and inspiring community of business leaders and entrepreneurs in a setting brimming with festive cheer 🤩 Events like these serve as a powerful reminder of the role collaboration plays in helping us all to achieve our goals 🙌 And we can't think of a better way to kick off the 2024 Christmas festivities⛄️ #sccuk #network #swedishbritish #swedenuk #londonbusinesslife

It's so important to consider equity in the way we offer personal and professional development opportunities to frontline, operational, shift-based or field-based colleagues as well as corporate teams! So, swipe to see what learners from across organisations have said about our before nine® online Resilience Foundation Course. 👇 And find out more: https://loom.ly/3x_w9_U #workplacewellbeing #resilience #learninganddevelopment #elearning #onlinelearning

Our Resilience Foundation Course plays a key role in providing learning opportunities for everyone across an organisation - whether they're frontline, shift-based, customer-facing, or working in corporate teams🌟 Developed using the latest positive psychology research, this course equips your people with practical strategies and tools to navigate challenge and change, whether they meet them at home or at work. Delivered by our founder, Dr Aarti Anhal in her approachable style, this self-paced, on-demand online course is designed for real-world application. Empower your workforce to create their personalised resilience toolkit, thrive in uncertainty. and strengthen wellbeing across your organisation! Click on the link to find out more! #resilience #employeeresilience #workplacewellbeing #learninganddevelopment #onlinelearning