Wellbeing News
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Burnout Britain – overworked, underpaid, and near breaking point!
In recent telling reports, the state of the UK workforce paints a stark picture of stress, burnout, and a desperate cry for more supportive work environments.
Read MoreIs bias deterring women from health and safety careers? AI reveals “pale, male, stale” image
Images of health and safety professionals generated by AI are exclusively white, male, and around middle age, highlighting a clear bias.
Read More38% Brits won’t ask for a pay rise…
In a recent survey of 3000 UK employees, 38% say they would never ask for a salary increase, to avoid confrontation or rejection.
Read MoreCarer’s Leave Act: How employers can do more
The Carer’s Leave Act comes into force from 6th April. Employers will be required to offer up to one week’s unpaid leave per year to give care for a dependant.
Read MoreGen Z muzzled by woke culture
Young people in the UK feel unable to share their true opinions about divisive topics due to concerns they’ll be judged for not being “woke enough.”
Read More1/3 UK employees have experienced a toxic manager
A third of employees have experienced a ‘toxic manager’ in the past five years, and 41% have left a job due to their dissatisfaction with management.
Read MoreHow to prevent virtual meeting fatigue
Flexible working regulation will come into effect on the 6th of April, meaning employees have the right to request flexible working from day one of employment.
Read MoreUK cities’ sleep SOS – insomnia tablet purchases soar
Recent NHS statistics shockingly show that a staggering one in three people in the United Kingdom are grappling with insomnia.
Read MoreHealthy ways to overcome travel anxiety for business travellers
Experiencing travel anxiety? You are not alone. At any given time, more than eight million people throughout the UK are experiencing an anxiety disorder.
Read MoreWellbeing Analysis and Advice
In depth analysis from experts in employee wellbeing.
Tom Backhouse: The healing power of nature – a breath of fresh air for company wellbeing
As we navigate the complexities and stresses of the modern workplace, let’s not overlook the simple (yet profound) healing power of nature.
Read MoreSarah Baldry: Why mental health is an economic issue – and what businesses can do about it
It’s becoming increasingly clear that mental health is an economic issue that businesses have both a stake in and the capabilities to help solve.
Read MoreKatie Boon: Storytelling – a catalyst for workplace wellbeing
Storytelling has emerged as a flexible, inclusive and creative way of supporting individuals’ mental health and wellbeing.
Read MoreYosof Ewing: Why aren’t leaders talking about mental health in the construction and trade industries?
In the fast-paced world of construction and trade, an often-overlooked topic lurks in the background: mental health.
Read MoreGavin Bryce: 10 confidence-boosting tactics for leaders that cost nothing
Confidence bestows leaders with the ability to take decisive action, make firm decisions, and contribute effectively to team problem-solving.
Read MoreCharlotte Rooney: It’s time to change how we think about promotions
Career advancement is key to satisfaction and employee retention. Leaders – to retain your talent you must make the path obvious, easy to follow & fair.
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LatestPodcast Release! The Appreciation Equation: Why Valuing Employees is Key
Mark your calendars! Employee Appreciation Day is approaching, but what are the most effective methods to demonstrate your appreciation? Find out today!
Free White Papers
Free downloads - reports, surveys, white papers etc. covering a range of employee wellbeing topics.
KOA Health – mental health solutions evidence base and trustworthiness
Most digital-first mental health solutions claim to be evidence-based, but a comparatively tiny...
Read MoreLong COVID and returning to work guidance now available
Organisations should take a strategic, planned, approach to managing Long COVID in the workforce. Free download guidance on the identification and management of Long COVID.
Read MoreWhat Workers Want: From Surviving to Thriving at Work
What does it mean to thrive at work? Discover what workers want with this free whitepaper.
Read MoreWork+Family Snapshot 2022
Understand the current and future challenges that face as working parents and carers in 2022.
Read MoreChampioning Neurodiversity and Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
Neurodiversity is a term that many of us in the corporate world are becoming familiar with. But...
Read MoreBuilding Organisational Wellbeing: The Business Case
Download this free 30-page e-book to discover what your organisation can do, to better support...
Read MoreCampaigns
Campaigns, awareness days and resources you can use to start building your employee wellbeing initiatives.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
As we approach April 28th, our calendars mark an occasion of paramount importance: the World Day...
Read MoreApril is stress awareness month!
Stress Awareness Month is in April, with the aim of raising awareness about the effects of stress on physical, mental, & emotional health.
Read MoreWorld Health Day: Prioritising Workplace Wellbeing
World Health Day, April 7th, is an opportune moment to reflect on the importance of workplace...
Read MoreSupplier News
Stories about wellbeing suppliers and services
British Safety Council announces speaker line-up for its fourth annual Wellbeing conference
British Safety Council will hold its 4th annual Wellbeing conference on 24 April 2024. The event...
Read MoreBritish well-being heavyweights join forces through new corporate wellness partnership
Glasgow headquartered well-being company The Original Fit Factory, creators of corporate...
Read MoreEarthSense awarded ISO 45001:2018 certification in Health and Safety Management
EarthSense, the air quality expert, has announced that it has been awarded the ISO 45001:2018...
Read MoreBolton Lads and Girls Club awarded British Safety Council funding to support wellbeing
British Safety Council has announced that youth charity, Bolton Lads and Girls Club (BLGC) has...
Read MoreDisability Smart Awards 2024 and A to Z of disability for employers launched
Business Disability Forum (BDF) has opened nominations for its Disability Smart Awards 2024 along...
Read MoreGuides
Our guides to some of the key issues in workplace wellbeing.
Diversity in the Workplace: The Ultimate Guide for Managers
An introductory guide to the importance of diversity in the workplace, alongside tips for addressing bias and hiring a diverse workforce.
Read MoreWomen’s Health: The Ultimate Guide for Managers
An introduction to the issues around women’s health in the workplace plus links to additional resources to take your research further.
Read MoreWorkplace Wellbeing: The Ultimate Guide for Managers
Workplace or employee wellbeing tips and advice for manager – the essentials you need to know!
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