In 2019 the World Health Organisation (WHO) recognised ‘burnout’ as an occupational phenomenon resulting from poorly managed chronic...
World Mental Health Day 2022 – Overcoming Burnout by making Mental Health & Wellbeing a Priority
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Towards an even more flexible workplace?
The launch in December 2021 of new guidance on hybrid working from the Flexible Working Taskforce reinforces that the way we work is...
Have the lines between work and private life been blurred?
One consequence of Covid-19 is that employers had to get a better understanding of their employees’ home life as employees were forced to...
Drugs and alcohol at work
In 2021 it was reported that nine out of ten people admitted to drinking alcohol while working from home, with the quantity ranging from...
The Importance of Workplace Wellbeing in a Post COVID-19 Era
As restrictions have eased, many businesses are taking steps to get back to a more normal way of working after the disruption caused by COVID-19. Unfortunately the after effects are likely to be felt for many years and this will impact employers and how they approach wellbeing going forward. Why is that the case though?
Dealing with Staff and Self-isolation
Being ‘pinged’ is becoming part of everyday language as large numbers of people have been contacted by the NHS Covid-19 app. With employees returning to the office, how can an employer effectively manage staff who are contacted to self-isolate?
What should Employers be doing about Presenteeism?
We all know how costly employee absence can be but the opposite, presenteeism, can be equally damaging and it’s on the rise, exacerbated by the Covid pandemic.
The Importance of Mental Health First Aid Training for GP Surgeries
GPs recognise the importance of mental wellbeing and value of mental health first aid training but this should be applied to staff too.
The Pros and Cons of Working in a Shared House
Working from Home, WFH, Home Working…the working practice has entered the mainstream and become the new normal for most businesses and their employees for almost a year. Alice shares her perspective of working in a shared house.
Does My Workplace Need Corporate Mental Health Training?
The value added to the economy by people at work who have mental health problems is as high as £225 billion per year, which represents 12.1% of the UK’s total GDP.
Tis the Season To Be Jolly? Managing Staff Wellbeing During Christmas 2020
A recent study has found employees are feeling increasingly anxious, working longer hours and taking fewer sick days over a three-month period.
Managing the Effects of Obesity in the Workplace
Managing the effects of obesity in the workplace can be hugely effective in avoiding absence in the future. Here’s what you should be doing…