Welcome to my site. Here I explore the Sunday Night Blues, or Sunday Scaries, and how leaders can help us all to be ourselves at work.
I have been blogging and speaking about the Sunday Night Blues for many years and this has resonated with a lot of people.
In my pursuit to make the world a better place to work I was introduced to Professor IIke Inceoglu at Exeter University. Between us we started to research the Sunday Night Blues. In March 2023 we shared the preliminary findings at the London Stock Exchange, and continue to gain insights which I share regularly.
Earlier in 2024 I gave a TEDx on the subject and I’ll be sharing the video here shortly
If the Sunday Night Blues resonates with you, and you are passionate like me that we need to do something about it. Please do get in touch
Kirstin invited to speak
The “Make Work Better” conference returns on 10th September, where Kirstin will join other leading speakers and talk on the Sunday Night Blues. Read the whole programme here
TEDx listens to Kirstin discuss the Sunday Night Blues
I was delighted to be able to share the story of the Sunday Night Blues and ways to alleviate them with an enthusiastic and engaged audience at TEDx Oxford. You can watch the speech free in YouTube by following the link.
Kirstin at the People Director Partnership
It was a real privilege to share the ‘Beating the Sunday Night Blues’ preliminary results with the People Director Partnership Network. As HR professionals there’s some things we can do immediately. Recognise that the Sunday Night Blues is a very individual experience. People react and feel differently, so create an open culture where they can say how they feel. Be mindful of the Sunday Night Blues when organising meetings or delegating tasks, giving colleagues time at the start (and the end!) of the week to keep things in good order. A few simple changes like this will help everyone be the best they can be at work.
Kirstin Furber discusses research findings of Beating the Sunday Blues
Video of a discussion March 14th 2023 where recent research on Beating the Sunday Night Blues was presented, along with practical solutions and outline of future likely trends.
Banishing the Sunday Night Blues
What is it and what are we doing about it? A podcast with Jane Sparrow from Culture builders. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Five minutes to start to beat the Sunday Night Blues
A quick set of practical ideas for banishing the Sunday Night Blues from your organisation. Food for thought delivered in a five minute video. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Get Involved
Kirstin is working with Exeter University to understand more about Sunday Night Blues. Go here to get involved. You may also find my three pillars to alleviate the Sunday Night Blues helpful.
Engagement
Kirstin thrives on speaking, sharing and discussing these important subjects. She’s happy to share her professional views and experiences and keen to hear about successes and challenges in pursuit of a human culture at work and banishing the Sunday Night Blues.
