Personal effectiveness and wellbeing

Enhance time management, resilience and work-life balance while fostering a supportive and inclusive Library community. 

The following themes were identified as priorities for Library staff via anonymised analysis of learning development plans completed during the PDR process in 2024. Learning and development resources have been identified and made available in recognition of these areas of interest and priority for Library colleagues. 

Themes

• Improving time management, prioritisation, and personal resilience.
• Supporting individual and team mental health and work-life balance.
• Fostering a sense of belonging and community within the Organisation.

University opportunities

• Learning & Professional Development | Talent Development | StaffNet | The University of Manchester - Talent Development webpage listing the range of programmes and courses which can be accessed either via workshops or via self-directed online learning.
• Personal effectiveness skills development - Talent Development webpage with links to workshops and LinkedIn Learning courses.
• The Colleague wellbeing Programme - The University Wellbeing team oversees the University’s wellbeing services for colleagues. They provide advice and signposting, and collaborate with leaders and teams to enhance wellbeing. 
• Support for stress.

Library opportunities

• Library Community and Belonging work [coming soon].