Are you feeling

Stressed?
Burned out?
Frustrated?
Excluded?
Overwhelmed?
Unsupported?
Undervalued?

Don't react. Respond with intent, using guidance, tools and
real-time support from The Coach to put you back in control Not legal advice. Just the clarity you wish you'd had sooner

"How do I ask for a promotion without sounding entitled?"     •     "What do I say when my work is being overlooked?"     •     "How do I push back without damaging the relationship?"     •     "How do I ask for a pay rise?"     •     "How can I be more confident?"     •     "How do I navigate office politics without compromising my values?"     •     "What do I do when my manager takes credit for my work?"     •     "How do I handle a difficult coworker without escalating the situation?"     •     "What should I do if I'm being micromanaged?"     •     "How do I negotiate better work-life balance?"     •     The Employee Playbook. Strategy when it matters most.     •     "How do I ask for a promotion without sounding entitled?"     •     "What do I say when my work is being overlooked?"     •     "How do I push back without damaging the relationship?"     •     "How do I ask for a pay rise?"     •     "How can I be more confident?"     •     "How do I navigate office politics without compromising my values?"     •     "What do I do when my manager takes credit for my work?"     •     "How do I handle a difficult coworker without escalating the situation?"     •     "What should I do if I'm being micromanaged?"     •     "How do I negotiate better work-life balance?"     •     The Employee Playbook. Strategy when it matters most.

The hidden costs of workplace stress

Data reveals the silent toll that workplace dynamics take on professionals' wellbeing, performance, and career trajectory

Personal Impact
How work affects health, sleep and wellbeing
Career Impact
Barriers to progression and professional growth
Knowledge Gaps
Understanding policies, rights and expectations
The Ripple Effect of Workplace Stress

When work starts to take over, it doesn't just drain us during office hours — it seeps into everything.

It unsettles our sleep, shortens our patience with the people we care about, and slowly erodes how capable we believe we are.

Stress doesn't clock out when we do. It comes home with us, sits at the dinner table, and whispers at night when we should be resting.

But it doesn't have to stay that way. The moment we recognise the true impact is the moment we start taking back control.

← Click on a category to explore the impact

Personal Impact

How work stress affects your health and wellbeing

43%
of UK employees reported experiencing sleep problems in the past year, with work being a contributing factor.
CIPD – Health & Well-being at Work Report (2024)
79%
of UK workers are experiencing moderate-to-high stress levels in the workplace.
MHFA England – Workplace Mental Health Statistics (2024)
63%
of UK employees are now showing signs of burnout (exhaustion, disengagement, mental fatigue), up from 51% two years earlier.
MHFA England (2024)

Career Impact

How workplace barriers hold back your professional growth

33%
of UK employees say their career progression has not met expectations, and 39% attribute this to poor line management.
Workplace Insight (UK)
48%
of UK employees say being micromanaged is one of the main reasons they feel unhappy at work.
Drewberry Workplace Satisfaction Survey (2024)
50%
of UK employees feel workplace favouritism is holding back their career development, and 47% say not everyone is given a fair opportunity to grow.
O.C. Tanner – HRReview, 2021

Knowledge & Clarity Gaps

How lack of information creates workplace uncertainty

21%
of UK employees fully understand how their performance is evaluated by their employer.
Personnel Today – Lattice Survey (2024)
53%
of UK workers know their employer's HR policies, and just 43% understand their procedural rights.
People Management (2024)
25%
of UK employees feel they do not have a voice in their organisation – they do not believe feedback is genuinely listened to or acted upon.
CIPHR Research (2024)

Personal Impact

43%
of UK employees reported experiencing sleep problems in the past year, with work being a contributing factor.
CIPD – Health & Well-being at Work Report (2024)
79%
of UK workers are experiencing moderate-to-high stress levels in the workplace.
MHFA England – Workplace Mental Health Statistics (2024)
63%
of UK employees are now showing signs of burnout (exhaustion, disengagement, mental fatigue), up from 51% two years earlier.
MHFA England (2024)

Career Impact

33%
of UK employees say their career progression has not met expectations, and 39% attribute this to poor line management.
Workplace Insight (UK)
48%
of UK employees say being micromanaged is one of the main reasons they feel unhappy at work.
Drewberry Workplace Satisfaction Survey (2024)
50%
of UK employees feel workplace favouritism is holding back their career development, and 47% say not everyone is given a fair opportunity to grow.
O.C. Tanner – HRReview, 2021

Knowledge Gaps

21%
of UK employees fully understand how their performance is evaluated by their employer.
Personnel Today – Lattice Survey (2024)
53%
of UK workers know their employer's HR policies, and just 43% understand their procedural rights.
People Management (2024)
25%
of UK employees feel they do not have a voice in their organisation. They do not believe feedback is genuinely listened to or acted upon.
CIPHR Research (2024)

Start Here


Most people only realise they needed structure after things have started to change.
When something shifts at work, your brain tries to protect you… and that's exactly when it can spiral: re-reading messages, guessing motives, replaying conversations you can't prove. The Employee Playbook exists for that exact moment.
You don't need more opinions. You need a calm read on what's happening, what matters, and what to do next, without losing credibility.

Private by design
Plain-English guidance
Scripts, plans & playbooks
Not legal advice
wellbeing
8.5 million
UK workers say their job negatively affects their mental health (around a quarter of employees).
hybrid
49%
Graduates say they wouldn't apply for roles requiring 4+ days a week in the office.
rto pressure
9%
London workers say they'd start looking for a new job if asked to increase office attendance.
conflict
36%
Only this share say workplace conflict is resolved quickly and fairly in their organisation.
managers
74%
Organisations report they don't train line managers on how to handle redundancies well.
cost
£28.5bn
Estimated annual cost of workplace conflict to UK organisations.
Sources (linked): CIPD Good Work Index 2025  ·  Personnel Today  ·  Personnel Today  ·  People Management  ·  People Management  ·  Acas

The pressing issues that we're built for

Time after time, these are the most prevalent pressure-points, the ones that quietly change careers, health, confidence, and choices. These aren't "work problems". They're risk moments: where stress makes people over-explain, under-document and send the wrong message. It's time for change.
"They're pushing us, it's too much… and it's getting 'quietly' intense."
It starts as "one more day" or "just for visibility". Then it becomes a loyalty test. You can feel the consequences before anyone admits them.
Use The Toolkit for boundary scripts that keep
your status intact
Workplace Dynamics & Politics
"Something's off. I'm not sure but I think I'm being managed out."
The vibe changes: fewer invites, strange feedback, "process" language. You can't prove it yet but your nervous system knows.
Use The Lens to name the pattern, spot the
risk, choose your next move
HR & Formal Processes
"Rules are changing… and I don't want to say the wrong thing."
Policy shifts create confusion. Confusion creates mistakes: messy emails, premature admissions, or agreements you didn't fully understand.
Use The Toolkit to get wording + decision
checklists or process moments
HR & Formal Processes
"I'm at capacity but I don't know how to reset it safely."
You keep pushing because you're responsible… until your body forces the decision your calendar refused to make.
Use The Coach for a calm capacity reset plan
you can hold to
Expectations, Burnout & Capacity
"The culture is toxic. Everything feels heavy and unpredictable."
People document more. Small disagreements become identity battles. You're trying to stay steady inside something unstable.
Use the Script Library for de-escalation
language that keeps you credible
Workplace Dynamics & Politics
"I'm doing the work… but I'm not progressing. I feel stuck."
Progress is getting jammed. You're delivering — but the system isn't rewarding it. You need strategy, not more effort.
Use the Toolkit for visibility, sponsorship,
and a move plan for 7–30 days
Career Playbook
What you actually get (and why it works when you're under pressure)

The Employee Playbook is a private system for moments that feel unclear, political, or quietly high-risk. Use it to decode what's happening, choose a safer next move, and communicate clearly without weakening your position.

The Lens (90-second chaos-to-clarity)
Script Library (wording that holds up)
Boundaries & risk control (without drama)
Hard conversations made simple (what to say, what not to say)
Clarity maps (who holds power, what changes the game)
This is not legal advice. It's structured clarity for real workplace moments.
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Your framework for decisive action

Stop guessing in high-stakes moments. Start executing with precision. Select to see more

The Lens

See beyond surface dynamics to understand what's truly happening in any situation.

Before reacting, run it through The Lens.
What's really happening?
What's actually being challenged on?
What response strengthens your position?

The Toolkit

Precision instruments for communication, negotiation, and strategic positioning.

Before speaking, run it through The Toolkit.
What outcome do you want?
Which words shift the dynamic?
How do you say it without weakening your position?

The Coach

Strategic guidance translated into actionable language for your specific situation.

Before deciding, run it past The Coach.
What would a mentor or friend advise?
What risk are you not seeing?
What action preserves credibility?

The Shift

Transform how you're perceived and how you operate in your organization.

Before moving forward, run it through The Shift.
Who do you need to be in this moment?
What would signal confidence, not reaction?
How do you move so others shift around you?

This isn't about working harder.
It's about making every move count.

We're proud to share with you the impact we've made together with our community

83%
Understanding Policies
& Rights
Employees gain clarity on workplace guidelines and their entitlements with our AI-powered guidance
76%
Confidence in Difficult Conversations
Feel more prepared to handle challenging workplace discussions with our frameworks and scripts
68%
Equipped to Set Boundaries
Better able to establish work-life boundaries to prevent burnout with personalised coaching
72%
Feel Supported & Less Alone
Access to 24/7 AI support means you're never alone in tough moments. Our AI coach is always there when you need backup.

Trusted by professionals seeking clarity

"The free tier gave me exactly what I needed to navigate my first promotion conversation. I used the 'Words That Change the Outcome' tool and got a 15% raise. I've since upgraded to Core and it's been worth every penny."

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Jamie Sullivan
Marketing Coordinator

"As someone who's always avoided difficult conversations, The Employee Playbook has been transformative. The Core tier gives me the confidence to handle situations I would have previously panicked about. The 30-second strategy resets are genius."

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Maya Rodriguez
Content Writer

"I started with the free version to test the waters, and within a month I knew I needed Core Strategy. The unlimited plays and priority coaching have helped me navigate three major organizational changes without losing my footing."

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Software Developer

"The free tier's Conversation Matrix helped me prepare for a crucial meeting with my director. I felt so prepared that the conversation went better than I could have imagined. I'm now using Core and it's become my secret weapon."

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Sarah Patel
Customer Support Specialist

"Core Strategy has paid for itself ten times over. The advanced frameworks helped me negotiate a package that was 30% higher than their initial offer. The Follow-up Dynamics tool alone is worth the subscription."

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David Wilson
Account Manager

"I was skeptical about paying for something like this, but the free tier convinced me. The two monthly coach queries helped me navigate office politics that had been stressing me out for months. Upgraded to Core and haven't looked back."

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Elena Gomez
Project Coordinator

"The Core tier has been invaluable for my professional development. I use the tools to prepare for client negotiations and internal strategy sessions. The Immediate Action Plays have saved me in last-minute meeting prep more times than I can count."

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Team Lead

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