Health and wellbeing

Padel courts: a new trend in workplace wellbeing

Padel, a sport blending elements of tennis and squash, is reshaping how businesses approach fitness and team-building initiatives.

Why wait till January? 10 tips to maximise success of health and fitness resolutions now

With Google seeing searches for 'New Year's resolutions' increase from the beginning of December, why are we waiting until January to start?

Amy McKeown: Workplace health – how do employers get this right for employees?

Workplace health and wellbeing have become priorities for many organisations, but far too often,...

Ann Garry: 8 winter immune system health tips for the workplace

Supporting your immune system is essential during winter, especially in the workplace, where shared...

Over 1/3 international employers do not offer enough health and wellbeing benefits

In research issued by Towergate Employee Benefits, over a third (37%) of companies with employees based...

Phill Bell: Delivering the world’s healthiest workplaces – unlocking human potential for business success

For organisations to achieve business success in this competitive landscape, they must create environments that support the overall health of their employees.

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.

58% employers do not understand employees’ health and wellbeing needs

The majority of employers (58%) do not have a good understanding of their employees' health and wellbeing needs.

Imbalance of health and wellbeing priorities between employers and their employees

Of the four pillars (mental, physical, financial and social) employers are most concerned about the physical and mental health of their employees.

1/3 employers say health and wellbeing support more important than ever for recruitment and retention

30% of employers say that they do not offer enough health and wellbeing support and this impacts their ability to recruit and retain people.

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