Health & Wellbeing
Talking about mental health
02 Feb 2023 | Therese Procter
How can people in managerial roles listen, understand and support team members who open up about mental health issues?
Financial stress and employee wellbeing
21 Oct 2022 | Harry Bliss
With the cost-of-living crisis set to continue for the foreseeable future, supporting employees with their financial wellbeing must be a top priority for every employer.
Can employers demand staff take a COVID-19 test?
18 Aug 2020 | Nicola Hunt
Could a compulsory Covid-19 test become part of our regular working routine? In this Q&A, we ask two UK lawyers about the complex legal issues employers need to consider.
Boost morale with a virtual event
27 Jul 2020 | Craig Bulow
Even if summer away-days and team-building events are off the agenda for the moment, there are still ways you can boost your team’s wellbeing and morale with in-person events that you can do remotely.
Will employment litigation derail recovery?
15 May 2020 | Alan Jenkins
It’s all very well governments wanting to get people back to work. But if employers risk litigation or prosecution if staff contract COVID-19, many will conclude that it simply isn’t worth the risk of re-opening.
Mental wellbeing for leaders and managers
06 May 2020 | Christine Macdonald
Working in a leadership or management role can be trying at the best of times. But in the uncertain period we find ourselves in at present, the pressures can sometimes seem overwhelming.
Employee wellness falling by the wayside
28 Apr 2020 | Nicola Hunt
Most businesses are failing to look after employee wellness while they work from home during the coronavirus lockdown, according to new research.
The aches and pains of homeworking
23 Apr 2020 | Nicola Hunt
Half of those now working from home as a result of the coronavirus pandemic are experiencing physical pain due to poor home office set-ups, a new survey has found.
The best gift this Christmas
23 Dec 2019 | Wayne Turmel
Want to do something nice for your team this holiday season? How about helping them do nothing at all - or at the very least, a bit less - even if you have to enforce it strenuously.
We all need proper vacations
30 Jul 2019 | Peter Vajda
We've said it before and we'll say it again. Everyone needs a proper holiday. Taking real time out from work is a non-negotiable necessity if we're to to maintain a healthy mind, body and soul.
Trust: the corporate wellness initiative of the future
07 Jan 2019 | Manfred Kets De Vries
The wellness industry argues that it is making people feel much happier and healthier and companies invest billions every year to create wellness experiences for their employees. But do these initiatives make any tangible difference, or are they a passing fad?
Relaxing while flying
03 Apr 2018 | Duane Dike
Each time I get in a plane, I sit back and relax, because there not much else to do. What I’m getting to here is we have to learn to relax - and also learn how to separate work from non-work.
All present and correct?
07 Dec 2015 | Dominic Irvine
The one thing worse than absenteeism is presenteeism. Not only does it cost business more than absenteeism, but what does it say about your culture if people feel that they have to struggle into work when they’re unwell?
Fit enough to quit?
11 Sep 2015 | Malcolm Parker
We all know that physical activity is good for us and that fitter employees are happier and more productive. But fitness can help with job mobility too - and that can be positive for both individuals, organizations and society as a whole.
Keep the rust at bay
01 Apr 2015 | Chris Welford
We’re all familiar with the concept of burn-out that comes from facing excessive demands without the resources to cope with them. But being under-stimulated can be just as destructive. So let’s explore the effects of ‘rust-out’, burn-out’s less well-known cousin.
Dominance could kill you
23 Mar 2015 | Brian Amble
If you think that that aggressive, competitive behaviour is the way to get ahead, think again. Because according to new research, a hostile-dominant personality increases the risk of heart disease and could shorten your life.
Three steps for surviving a sick organization
14 Nov 2014 | Peter Vajda
How can individuals can survive in a dysfunctional workplace? Here's a simple but powerful approach that can help you find more peace of mind and reduce the stress caused by a toxic working environment.
Stress, engagement and productivity
05 Sep 2014 | Brian Amble
Employees suffering from high stress levels have lower levels of engagement, are less productive and have higher absentee levels than those not operating under excessive pressure, new research has found.
Are you on the road to burnout?
23 May 2014 | Peter Vajda
The road to burnout is paved with good intentions. So if you're an idealistic, hardworking, self-motivating achiever with high aspirations and expectations, don't make the mistake of thinking that it can't happen to you.
Standing up on the job
19 May 2014 | Janet Howd
Human beings are designed to stand on their two legs. So standing up and moving around during our working day makes a job more interesting as well as being better for our physical and mental health.