Business for Health has received an NIHR Work and Health Development Award to advance workplace health research across the UK. The grant, funded by the Department of Health & Social Care, will enable the coalition of 15 organisations to develop data-driven strategies addressing workplace inactivity, long-term sickness, and health inequalities affecting the nation's workforce.
The British Safety Council has recognized over 100 organizations worldwide as winners of its prestigious Sword of Honour and Globe of Honour awards. Winners span multiple sectors across the UK, India, the Middle East and Asia. The council also introduced a new Shield of Honour award recognizing excellence in health, safety and wellbeing.
The Zensory has partnered with Flux HealthTech to provide clinicians with discounted access to its wellbeing app, featuring sensory tools and breathing exercises designed to reduce burnout and anxiety among healthcare professionals.
Healix has launched 24/7 mental health support services for business travellers worldwide, addressing concerns that one in five frequent travellers report negative impacts on their wellbeing. The service offers confidential counselling, risk assessment, and online programs delivered by TELUS Health professionals across 160+ countries.
Two leading health and wellness experts have launched Orpheus, an organization helping employers create strategic, tailored wellbeing programs that genuinely engage employees and boost productivity. The co-founders emphasize that effective workplace wellness requires understanding organizational needs rather than implementing generic solutions.
Headspace has launched 'Mindful Families,' a new content collection supporting parents navigating work and family life while managing mental health challenges. The initiative responds to rising mental health crises among children and burnout among working parents, with research showing nearly half of parents feel overwhelmed and 82% experience burnout.
Cancer Support UK has partnered with The Wellbeing Project to deliver Workplace Cancer Support Ambassador training, helping organisations support employees affected by cancer. The half-day programme equips staff with skills to have supportive conversations and understand cancer's physical and emotional impacts.
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.
Workhuman has expanded its employee recognition platform with new In-Store Booking functionality, allowing 2 million employees worldwide to book travel, accommodation and activities using their recognition points. The enhanced Store now offers hundreds of thousands of experience options alongside its existing catalogue of 400,000 merchandise items across 60+ countries.
Facilities management company Prime Facility Services has significantly improved its workplace culture and business performance through a partnership with HR consultancy Clover HR, implementing management training, accountability measures, and a recognition programme that increased staff retention to 96%.