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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How much money you’ll lose on maternity leave

In a bid to highlight the unrealistic expectations of what women are expected to live on whilst on maternity leave, new data reveals how much money on average women will lose.

Male employees need inclusive workplace support for infertility during Movember

As Movember month gets underway, organisations are calling on employers to talk more openly about male infertility and promote inclusive benefits policies.

Employers warned to be transparent about employee monitoring as ICO issues new guidance

Research commissioned by the ICO reveals that 70% of the public would find it intrusive to be monitored by an employer and 19% believe they have been monitored by an employer.

Employee financial wellness – the unspoken challenge in HR

The 2023 HR Future Focus Survey has found that HR professionals believe not enough is being done to support employee financial wellness or meet employees’ cost of living.

Women twice as likely than men to earn less than £1,500 a month!

New findings reveal a connection between women's happiness and vitality, often undermined by lower pay rates, as women are twice as likely as men to earn less than £1,500 a month.

UK employers need to make it easier for working fathers to talk!

With the spotlight on Movember and male health this month, new data finds 1 in 3 working fathers still don't feel comfortable talking to their employer about family commitments.

HandsHQ receives BSC funding for SME workplace wellbeing

British Safety Council has announced that health and safety software company, HandsHQ, has become...

Living with chronic pain – causes, effects, and solutions

The unpredictable nature of pain flare-ups for those with chronic pain can lead to missed workdays and reduced job performance, often resulting in financial strain and job insecurity.

Suicide website sparks greater need for workplace mental health support

Recent revelations surrounding a suicide-promoting website have triggered a heightened awareness of the need for workplace mental health support.

Employers need to bridge the knowledge gap when it comes to health and wellbeing benefits

Research reveals a significant knowledge gap among employees when it comes to understanding the health and wellbeing benefits offered by their organisations.