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Covid will intensify burnout unless employers intervene

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Employees are at greater risk than ever of suffering burnout meaning preventative and curative measures must be put in place. “Employers must look at tackling burnout in a sustainable way, eradicating the factors and issues before they take hold,” says Debra Clark, head of specialist at Towergate Health & Protection. “The past year has been […]

VIDEO: A healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body

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What internal scripts do you have running through your mind on any given day? Are they positive or negative? Transformational coach and healer Amy Gallagher explains why a healthyย mind is as important as a healthy body and gives you tips on how to create a more empowering mindset. To book a session with Amy please […]

Supporting employees in a Covid-conscious world

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In the working world alone, Covid has changed almost every aspect of our lives, from how we interact with others, to what constitutes the workplace. The pandemic has changed our attitudes and forced even the young to realise their mortality. Towergate Health & Protection explains how employers need to respond to these changes and adapt […]

Are you looking to safeguard your office from COVID-19? Rapid COVID-19ย antigen tests for staffย 

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Are you looking to guarantee the safety of employees, ensure business continuity and strengthen organisational resilience? Theย COVID-19ย pandemicย has been a wakeup call for many employers.ย The viability of a business is dependent upon the health and vitality of its workforce.ย Employers have found themselves facing new challenges that are reshaping the future ofย โ€˜Duty of Careโ€™. Recognising vulnerabilities and […]

Video: Say no to New Year’s resolutions

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Transformational Coach and Healer Amy Gallagher explains why you should say no to New Year’s resolutions and instead focus on creating a bigger vision in 2021. New Year’s resolutions can often feel a bit negative and are usually about things that you should stop doing, for example: Stop smoking Stop drinking Lose Weight Use social […]

Conscious Spaces reveals how your home & workplace can boost your wellbeing

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Revitalising and relaxing, spending time in nature makes us feel good. But what if being indoors โ€“ even sitting at your desk โ€“ could be just as health-enhancing as a walk through a forest or a swim in a mountain stream? Aiming to make your indoor environments as closely aligned with their natural counterparts as […]

90% admit to boozing while working from home

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Can you stop your staff from drinking on the job? It appears that there has been an increase in the amount of alcohol being consumed at home since the pandemic began. But the worry for many employers is that staff are drinking on the job while working from home, and one health and safety company […]

Employers must be prepared for โ€˜long Covidโ€™ and the impact on their workforce

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Towergate Health & Protection is seeing an increase in employers asking about how they can support employees with โ€˜long Covidโ€™ and this is set to continue. In the UK, 300,000 people have reported Covid symptoms lasting longer than a month. The condition is only just beginning to be understood, and as cases of Covid-19 increase, […]

Company Christmas crisis care is needed now more than ever

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Employers have crucial role to play in supporting staff over the festive period. Christmas and the festive season can be a difficult time, but this year especially there are likely to be additional issues of isolation and depression, and employers will have a crucial role to play in supporting their staff. Brett Hill, distribution director […]

Autumn and winter can be a time for restoration says Amy Gallagher

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The darker nights and colder weather are dreaded by many โ€“ and this year we have the pandemic to add to our angst. But autumn and winter can be a time for restoration, says transformational coach and healer Amy Gallagher… “As we move into the final months of the year, Iโ€™ve noticed a heavier energy […]

A guided meditation session with Amy Gallagher

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Join Transformational Coach and Healer Amy Gallagher for a guided meditation session that will help ground your energy, clear negativity and create a sense of renewal. No meditation experience is necessary, simply follow the video below:   The second lockdown has been more challenging than the first for many people. After nearly a year of […]

Women working overseas need to be offered more support regarding health issues, according to Towergate Health & Protection

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Women experience unique health issues and conditions including pregnancy, gynaecological conditions and menopause. Other issues, such as breast cancer and osteoporosis, affect men too but impact women more often.ย  Sarah Dennis, Head of International at Towergate Health & Protection, says: โ€œIt is imperative that support is available for womenโ€™s health issues both on a physical […]

Half of Brits can’t stand how they look on video calls

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A study has found that the rise of the Zoom call has led to a national wave of self-consciousness, with 50 percent saying they loathe seeing their own face on video calls. So bad is the problem that a quarter (25 percent) of British adults admit to avoiding the ubiquitous video call at all costs, […]

WATCH AGAIN: PA Life LIVE – Returning to a new normal in the office

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If you werenโ€™t able to join us for the PA Life LIVE digital conference last week, weโ€™ll be posting the sessions here to allow you watch them at your own leisure. Returning to a New Normal in the Office: Blended Teams, Flexibleย Working and Safeguarding Your Staff, was a panel session sponsored by Briefingline, with expert […]

Introducing workplace wellbeing consultancy from See Forward

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By See Forward See Forward is a leading Well-being Consultant offering Mindset & Mental Health Employee Assistance Programmes, Coaching and Workshops. See Forward providesย positive-thinking reinforcement programmes for employees & leaders, with the core goal to support the creation of new neural pathways around positive thoughts, helping the person open up to different and limitless choices. […]

Female employees have more health and wellbeing concerns than their male colleagues

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GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector, asked 1,165 UK employees about their health and wellbeing concerns, and found that female employees have more concerns than their male colleagues. The survey asked employees to consider six key areas of health and wellbeing and identify whether they were of personal concern to them. The […]

Upped your screen time during lockdown? Get your eyes checked

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Seven in 10 office workers upped their screen use during lockdown – with millions suffering eye issues as a result, research has revealed. A survey of 2,000 18 to 60-year olds revealed 37 per cent have experienced tired eyes from looking at screens too often. One third (34 per cent) have had headaches, 20 per […]

Here’s what’s REALLY stopping you from sleeping

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Arguing before bed, exercising late and checking work emails really do affect your sleep โ€“ but eating cheese and taking daytime naps may make no difference, according to experts. TV medical professional Dr Ranj has debunked some of the popular myths about sleep, including claims that everyone needs to get a full eight hours a […]