Wellbeing News
What are the UK’s most stressful industries?
In a recent study conducted by personal injury experts at Claims.co.uk, the stress landscape within various industries in the United Kingdom has been unveiled, shedding light on the most challenging workplaces for employees. The analysis, based on Health and Safety...
Five locations where employees experience the least stress in the UK
In a recent study conducted by The Calculator Site, five locations in the United Kingdom have been identified as having the least stressed employees, based on the mean number of annual paid overtime hours per person. The research aimed to pinpoint areas least likely...
Just one in three UK businesses prepared to handle employee wellbeing concerns
A new study conducted by fintech startup Mintago has shed light on the state of employee wellbeing within UK-based organisations, revealing that just one in three businesses are adequately prepared to handle concerns raised by their workforce. The research, based on a...
Poor health at work costs UK economy £138 billion annually
A recent study conducted by Vitality, the health and life insurer, reveals that poor health among British workers is responsible for a staggering £138.3 billion loss to the UK economy each year. The study, part of the 2023 Britain’s Healthiest Workplace survey,...
Presenteeism prevails: UK employees fear stigma of calling in sick
On a day traditionally marked by an increase in sick leave, new research from HR, payroll, and finance expert MHR suggests that presenteeism, the act of working while unwell, is a more pressing concern for UK organisations. A survey conducted by MHR on 'National...
Will there be a great wellbeing walkout?
In a startling revelation, a new study from HR, payroll, and finance expert MHR highlights a potentially looming crisis in employee retention for 2024. The research underscores the critical need for organisations to prioritise employee morale, with a staggering 75...
Only a third of employers offer support for serious illness
A recent study conducted by GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector, indicates that only thirty percent of employers currently offer support for serious illnesses, such as cancer, to aid individuals in staying in or returning to work. This statistic is...
7 signs of work-related stress to watch out for
In the fast-paced world of modern workplaces, identifying signs of stress among employees is becoming increasingly crucial for effective employee management. The ability to recognise and address these signs not only helps individuals cope but also plays a vital role...
Blue Monday: 50% unsatisfied with company’s wellbeing initiatives
On this year's Blue Monday, coined as the 'most depressing day of the year,' a new survey conducted by international recruitment firm Robert Walters highlights growing concerns among professionals in the UK and Ireland regarding employer support for workplace...
Good mental health support is not just for Blue Monday
As Blue Monday, the purported "most depressing day of the year," looms on January 15, 2024, experts emphasise the need for employers to extend mental health support beyond this one day. January, characterised by reflection and resolutions, is a crucial time when...
Wellbeing Analysis
Richard Kelly: are workplace wellness programmes taken seriously enough?
A senior minister has recently banned employee wellness programmes from his department for encouraging “wokery”. Richard Kelly asks how sympathetic are senior leaders about sponsoring wellness in the workplace? And what do we need to do as a learning and training...
Danni Rush: Concentrating on your employees’ wellbeing is key to business success
Employees have proven themselves to be an invaluable asset to a business – it’s employees that have kept many afloat over the last two years. But, as more people are prepared to leave their jobs now than ever before, with three out of four employees planning to quit...
Simon Reichwald: You measure OKRs but do you measure your staff’s sense of belonging?
We are seeing the importance of belonging in the wider DE&I agenda expand, with more businesses beginning to examine how much their people feel like they belong and are accepted within the workplace community, highlights Simon Reichwald. But, despite the people...
Claire Scott: Click into place: Setting tech expectations to avoid burnout
Claire Scott, Chief People Officer at The Access Group, looks at why businesses need to set workplace expectations around the use of technology to empower individuals rather than adding to stress and burnout. Burnout has always been a workplace risk for HR managers,...
Brittany Barhite: Creating a culture of wellness through leadership
Brittany Barhite explores the importance of mental health management in the workplace. As many of us are already aware, some stress is good – it’s a biological imperative that keeps us safe and gets us out of bed in the morning. But when this stress becomes regular...
Nicky Chenery: Putting smart safety at the top of the business agenda
Nicky Chenery explains how to unlock a health and safety culture with technology, training and communication. World Health and Safety Day at work reminds us that business as usual is drastically different from what we knew before Covid. Deskbound workers are now...
Amber Coster: Why employee wellbeing comes first
Two years on from the pandemic, writes Amber Coster, it’s become increasingly clear that striving for aggressive business growth simply cannot come at the expense of employee wellbeing. From the burnout epidemic to the subsequent Great Resignation, relentless...
Harry Bliss: What’s next for employee mental health?
While many employers have taken the important step of putting mental health support systems in place, writes Harry Bliss, our data has shown a reluctance among employees to engage with them. In recent years, both employees and people managers have faced increasingly...
Linda Gillham: Supporting male mental health issues
The idea that there is one particular day that is the most depressing of the year is a gimmick, writes Linda Gillham, it has been taken advantage of by the travel industry in order to compel us to book our holidays and dream of better times. There was a lot of news in...
Christine Husbands: Are All Mental Health Support Services fit for purpose?
Most companies have at least one mental health support service in place for their employees, writes Christine Husbands,but as this topic continues to rise up the corporate agenda, the important question that employers need to ask is are their mental health support...
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