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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Female employees most likely to be suffering from financial stress

The COLC is causing more financial stress for female employees, with 48% of them experiencing 'very' or 'somewhat' stress compared to less than 1/3 of male employees.

A fifth of UK workers do not know how to make a complaint about their workplace

The lack of knowledge about the complaint procedure among a significant portion of UK workers can have a detrimental impact on their overall well-being and job satisfaction.

Research shows full spectrum of increased health and wellbeing support needs

Research into how hybrid working has changed the emphasis of health and wellbeing support shows there is a full spectrum of increased needs among employees.

Breathing techniques to reduce anxiety and promote sleep

With the nation's well-being in mind, sleep experts have compiled tips on the meditative practice known as ‘finger breathing’ -  a self-hypnosis method to help you reclaim sleep.

Financial Wellbeing Impact Awards 2023 – winners announced

The winners of the Financial Wellbeing Impact Awards have finally been announced. The expert...

Baby Boomers desire workplace tech and collaboration, while Gen Z seeks social conscience and inclusion

A new report has found the UK office has to work much harder to meet the needs of Gen Z, Millennial, Generation X and Baby Boomer workers, as all have very different priorities.

Eating in the heat

During the scorching summer months, it becomes vital to watch what we’re eating in the heat and exercise caution in our dietary choices to ensure we remain energised and hydrated.

Employers can provide better support by NOT matching benefits on a global basis

Having seen many employers taking this approach, a specialist adviser in health and wellbeing support advises that offering the same benefits across different countries is not always the best option.

Cognitive behavioural therapy – Separating fact from fiction

There are common misconceptions surrounding CBT, such as it's a 'one size fits all' approach. Dr Julia Lyons debunks these myths and provides the facts about this popular type of therapy.

Bereavement counselling only appropriate for 25% of grieving people

Many employers and insurers typically offer bereavement counselling as their primary or sole solution for those who are grieving, but research has found that it is not appropriate for everyone.