Mental Health

Positive interventions aid employee productivity

Positive interventions that distract workers from difficult tasks actually help to reduce stress levels, according to new research from WHU.

Impact of workplace passive aggressive behaviour

The impact of passive aggressive behaviour and psychological safety is being embraced fully by Glasgow-based business.

Dr Jorge Palacios: mental health pays long-term dividends

The pandemic introduced not only a new way of working, but an increase in workload and a decrease in work-life boundaries and mental health.

Bright Horizons announces membership of the Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse

Bright Horizons announces its membership of the Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse taking action on domestic abuse. 

Debra Clark: Channelling men’s health this Movember

Movember has a very serious message. It involves the growing of moustaches to raise money and awareness regarding men’s health.

Employers pledge 5% of working hours towards staff well-being

Bosses are being challenged to commit 5% of working hours to mental health in the workplace in a major new initiative by Cigna. 

Support for male health issues

The past 12 months has seen growth in support specific for male health issues, with over 1/3 employers investing in employee benefits.

10 actions to improve men’s health in the workplace

Men’s Health Awareness month: Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing is giving employers tips to improve men’s health.

Business owners losing sleep

We have now entered the most stressful months with 1 in 2 business owners saying they lose sleep due to stress and mental health worries.

In-office dogs help reduce stress levels

Inviting dogs into the office during the 2022 heat wave may have led to a boost in team morale and reduction in stress levels.

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