Have you ever found yourself endlessly scrolling through the news, reading one tragic story after another? If so, you’re not alone. This phenomenon, known as “doomscrolling” or “doomsurfing,” has become increasingly common today. We’ve all experienced those moments when we get caught up in the cycle of doomscrolling, unable to tear our eyes away from […]

PA Life is pleased to share these somewhat surprising findings about what stresses out office workers most. Almost a third (30%) of UK office workers are stressed about personal appearance, according to a new survey from business technology firm The Adaptavist Group. This is double the number of those anxious about potential layoffs (15%). Almost […]

Three quarters of business leaders have admitted that the last two years have been incredibly stressful, but they had hidden that stress from their team. This is according to a major new report from Capitalise, the small business platform that gives small businesses and their adviser transparency and control over their business finance all in one […]

By Claire Price, QMS International… Mental illness has risen to be a leading cause of workplace illness, pushing it to the top of the health & safety agenda. But what exactly is the scale of the issue, and more importantly, what can employers do to promote positive mental health & well-being in the workplace? In […]

Doctors are becoming increasingly concerned about the growing wall of mental health problems stemming from the pandemic, with some predicting dire consequences for employers and the economy. Whilst many have again returned to home working or have social distancing in place, many employers are not aware that the responsibility for managing work-related mental health issues […]

This Men’s Health Awareness month, Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing is raising awareness of the growing mental and physical health risks for men and offering businesses five ways to better support men’s health and wellbeing. Research from the UK charity Men’s Health Forum highlights that one man in five dies before he reaches 65 in the UK. 75% […]

By Tiffany Victoria, Assistant Manager at ZEDRA… Mental health is a uniquely personal topic and can often be seen as something you only discuss with your closest family and friends. However, I think it is so important to dismantle the stigma around mental health in the workplace and encourage people to discuss their mental health […]

From July 19th, the government dropped its formal advice for people to work from home where possible, now leaving it up to employers to decide when their staff should return to the office full-time or, whether they will offer the flexibility to remain working from home. We made big shifts in our daily lives when […]

More than a year of various lockdowns and isolation has taken its toll on the nation, with figures from The Mental Health Foundation showing that feelings of loneliness rose to 26% in February this year. Over the past year the only source of connection with others for so many has been a phone call or text, but often this […]

Simone Biles’ withdrawal from the Olympic Games in order to look after her mental health has opened up discussions surrounding taking time away from work to manage mental wellbeing and whether people are able to be honest about this. Research carried out by not-for-profit healthcare provider Benenden Health found that only half (50%) of UK adults would […]

By Jack Green, Double Olympian and Head of Performance at Champion Health… As the 2021 Olympics approach, it’s a timely opportunity to take a look at how workplace health is absolutely crucial to performance and wellbeing. I was very fortunate to be a professional athlete and represent Great Britain at two Olympic games. But during […]

Since the start of the pandemic, over 11.2 million jobs have been furloughed. Moreover, the proportion of people working from home more than doubled in 2020. However, retail and hospitality spaces have opened their doors once more while offices are buzzing again. But after months off or remote working, many employees may need help getting back into the […]

With the effects of the pandemic and stressors surrounding Covid-19, stress-related absence is up 64% from 2019, and there has been a 39% increase in leave due to stress year on year. Short term stress can be good in small doses, as it can focus the mind, provide motivation and energise the body, which helps […]

A study of 2,000 workers found 32 per cent don’t feel motivated in their career and 18 per cent are dissatisfied with their quality of life at work. Over the last 12 months, 64 per cent of the employees polled were based at home, resulting in 61 per cent of them working outside of their […]

The run up to Christmas, the day itself and the time afterwards can all be particularly stressful and extra support is often needed. GRiD, the group risk industry body is urging employers to encourage their staff to make use of their incumbent employee benefits over the festive period. Access to helplines for mental wellbeing, support […]

Almost six in ten women are ditching make-up and embracing the natural look – as their skin becomes a bigger priority. A study of 2,000 women found that fewer social events and less face-to-face contact has seen 59 per cent going bare-faced more than ever before. And more than one in four admitted to buying less […]

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 […]

Transformational Coach Amy Gallagher offers some insightful guidance on how to keep your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing at the top of your list in the video below:   With Lockdown 2.0 well underway, Amy’s top tips are: Limit your daily news intake – Too much news intake can be overwhelming causing anxiety and negativity. […]