mental health

​Navigating the accounting job market has never been easy for candidates – but lately, job hunting is starting to feel like a major mental health challenge. That’s particularly true for professionals feeling the squeeze of the “white collar recession”. Thanks to the rise of AI and automation, alongside numerous economic channels, many positions once considered crucial to co...

​A few years ago, accounting wellbeing initiatives – particularly those focused on mental health- were often seen as “nice-to-have” perks. Now, countless studies show that focusing on well-being is becoming a core recruitment differentiator. In an environment where 87% of companies are experiencing skill gaps, well-being programs are helping organisations navigate talent sh...

​Stress and anxiety in the accounting and finance workplace is more common than you might think. Every workplace has challenges that can impact our mental health, from tight deadlines to internal conflicts. These issues can be extremely difficult to handle for employees already suffering from anxiety. Nearly 1 in 5 people experience poor mental health each year, and anxi...

​How to Manage Your Mental Health in the Accounting Sector this Year ​Mental health issues are on the rise. Even before the pandemic, mental health-related illnesses were the most common cause of long-term absences in economies around the globe.What's more, mental health conditions can influence motivation in the office, productivity, and turnover. In the Accounting landscap...

As part of Mental Health month the Hedley Scott team want to join the global conversation focusing on ways to reduce mental health in the workplace. Our latest blog discusses the mental, physical & social effects of being a workaholic.Obsessive workers are easy to spot. Their almost religious devotion to productivity and advancement means long days, late nights, missed weeke...