Joanne Swann

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Joanne is the editor for Workplace Wellbeing Professional and has a keen interest in promoting the safety and wellbeing of the global workforce. After earning a bachelor's degree in English literature and media studies, she taught English in China and Vietnam for two years. Before joining Work Well Pro, Joanne worked as a marketing coordinator for luxury property, where her responsibilities included blog writing, photography, and video creation.
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Many hard hat industry workers have struggled with their mental health

94% of professionals working in the ‘hard hat’ industries have reported major mental health challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness.

Two thirds of neurodivergent workers report more than one neurodevelopmental condition

Levels of wellbeing are worryingly low across neurodivergent workers, with 78% of neurodivergent research participants reporting feeling overwhelmed at work.

Over one in 10 menopausal women consider quitting work due to lack of employer support

A new report has revealed alarming statistics about the experiences of menopausal women, specifically the impact of menopause on women in the workplace.

Call to put mental health injuries on par with physical injuries in workplace

A leading psychologist is spearheading a campaign calling for mental health injuries caused by work-related incidents to be treated the same as physical ones.

One in four employees looking for a new job

Millions of people have been considering, and actively pursuing, a job switch this year, according to a new survey.

Half of the population at risk of panic in a health emergency

Experts have sounded the alarm for workplaces to urgently invest in first aid training, with 49% admitting they would feel panicked during a health emergency.

One in four Brits have declined a job due to the office environment

Capital workers are most likely to pass on a job based on the office surroundings, with 32% of London-based workers admitting to declining a role for this reason.

60% employers concerned about physical health of overseas employees

Businesses with employees working abroad put concerns about physical health above mental, financial and social health, particularly in light of remote working.

Revealed: The London tube lines with months of bacteria buildup…

With UK meningitis cases nearly doubling to 396 in the past year, including 33 deaths, public concern about bacteria and viruses is growing.

¾ of employers lament lack of state support for employee wellbeing

New research has found that two-thirds (66%) of employers said that being unable to access support for mental health was affecting their workers.