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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Survey finds mismatch between employer priorities and employee needs

Despite UK employees favouring financial support, 57% of employers have focused on providing health benefits and mental health support, revealing a potential mismatch in priorities. 

UK child exploitation charity first SME to get staff wellbeing funding

Safe and Sound, a UK child exploitation charity, has become the first SME to receive funding from British Safety Council's Keep Thriving campaign. The £10,000 grant will support the implementation of workplace wellbeing initiatives, including staff training, team building, and wellness workshops for employees working in challenging circumstances.

New study reveals SMEs’ missed opportunities in employee workplace pensions

New report finds a substantial number of SMEs are failing to fully maximise the benefits of employee workplace pensions, leaving potential retirement savings untapped.

Introducing the Mind, Body, Work Podcast – Listen now!

WWP is excited to announce the release of its first episode of the Mind, Body, Work Podcast, titled "Creating a Culture of Wellbeing: Nurturing Employee Health and Happiness."

What’s it really like to work in social media management?

Social media management has evolved into a complex profession where social marketers perform a delicate dance of multitasking while juggling a number of responsibilities.

Wide awake: The UK’s sleep epidemic continues…

A recent survey has highlighted that poor sleep is still a huge issue across the nation. On average Brits are only getting 5.91 hours of sleep a night, this is down from 6.11 in 2022 and 6.19 in 2021.

2.5 million people in the UK off work due to chronic illnesses

A new report published by the ONS has revealed that 2.5 million people in the UK are off work due to chronic illnesses, with employee absence now at its highest rate since 2004.

Five ways small businesses can commit to becoming Fertility Friendly

By recognising infertility as an issue within the workplace, you can demonstrate empathy and understanding towards some of the diverse challenges your employees could face.

UK businesses failing to measure impact on diversity and inclusion

62% of job seekers would reject a job offer from an organisation without a good track record on diversity and inclusion, and 68% would look for a job elsewhere if D&I was not prioritised.

Firms focused on extending working life must also prepare staff for retirement

Even as companies encourage 50-somethings to work for them, helping them prepare for retirement eventually should still remain a top priority.
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