How Employers Can Promote Healthy Habits Among Their Workforce Supporting your employees is key to wellbeing… or is it? In the dynamic landscape of leadership, we’ve witnessed a profound shift from the more traditional command-and-control model to a more compassionate and supportive approach that emphasises support and encouragement. […]
6 Reasons why the festive season can impact workplace wellbeing. For many of us, the festive season is the most wonderful time of the year – family gatherings, sparkly decorations and joyous celebrations (the parties and the delicious tubs of chocolate). In the workplace, it is often seen as an […]
5 Steps to Boost Positive Workplace Wellbeing and Change Negative Behaviours It’s no secret that a happy and healthy workforce is a productive workforce. 13% more productive in fact, according to research by Oxford University. Pretty obvious when you consider we spend a third of our lives at work. With this, […]
7 steps to successful workplace wellbeing January’s “New Year’s resolution” season brings with it new beginnings and new possibilities. A chance to evaluate your situation and develop a plan to improve, whether it’s in your personal or work life – and more often than not the constant challenge of balancing […]
How NOT investing in your staff’s wellbeing could be costing your business There’s no way to sugar-coat it. Job dissatisfaction is at a staggering all-time high, and with over 822,000 people in the UK suffering from work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2020/21 (according to the HSE’s stats) it’s no wonder that employees […]
How managing change effectively can have a positive impact on workplace wellbeing When we think about change, it is often in terms of the external environment and how that affects our organisation – new technology, changes in legislation, economic recession other such factors. However, also considering internal change and how […]
Why clear workplace roles are responsible for good employee wellbeing and improved efficiency. Many employees wear more hats than can be seen at a royal wedding, carrying out several different duties, often many of them outside their initial job description. This can cause unnecessary confusion and lead to frustration, as […]
How working on relationships takes the stress out of workplace wellbeing I have previously discussed the first three root causes of stress in the workplace and the elements that need managing effectively to promote a healthy wellbeing culture; Demands, Control and Support. This article it’s all about Relationships, and how employers can shift their focus to nurturing […]
How employers can support their staff to ensure a thriving working environment In 1624, John Donne famously penned “No man is an island”. Almost 400 years, and a global pandemic later, his words ring truer than ever: whether it’s in the home, classroom or at work, we all need support every […]
3 key factors to consider to promote workplace wellbeing I’ve previously shared the 6 key areas of work that need to be managed effectively to promote healthy employee wellbeing, which not only reduces stress and absenteeism but also boosts productivity. In this article, I want to focus on one of these areas […]