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Brits struggling to fit exercise into their lives

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Research of 2,000 adults found 32 per cent feel they would ‘never’ be successful when it comes to trying to stick to an exercise plan, while 28 per cent feel the same about eating healthily or losing weight. We look at why Brits are struggling to fit exercise in… As a result, of those who […]

Harnessing the power of autumn for your well-being

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As summer gracefully fades into autumn, nature undergoes a breathtaking transformation, and so can we. The shift from the sunny, carefree days of summer to the cosy, contemplative ambience of the autumn provides a unique opportunity to enhance our overall well-being and give us back (or invite in) some self-care rituals and routines. Lucy Eden, […]

Cycle to Work Day: How to encourage your teams to bike to work

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Over the five years between 2016 and 2021, the amount of people cycling increased by over 28% to 6,479,900, and it’s clear that cycling could become a popular option for commuting. Integrating a cycle to work scheme could help to encourage workforces throughout the UK to get on their bikes to get to their jobs. […]

Depression and anxiety causing more workers to call in sick

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According to new data, depression and anxiety are acting as the main causes behind an increasing number of UK  workers saying they are too ill to come into work. Coupled with this, Rethinkly – a metaverse platform helping workplaces resolve communication and mental health challenges – has found an inability to communicate lies at the heart of this issue with, […]

How to stay engaged, productive and making the most of the summer

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Working during the summer can be tough. Feeling caged in the office whilst the sun is blazing? I hear you says Lucy Eden, founder of Be In Your Element, a corporate wellness events company. Lucy shares some of her favourite ways in for making the most of the summer. Our health and wellbeing at work […]

Employee burnout tackled increasingly by Bare Minimum Mondays

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Running a business is time consuming and often demanding, but with employee burnout becoming an increasing problem for business owners, how can they strike the right balance between mental health and profitable productivity? Money.co.uk business loans experts surveyed 2,000 UK employees to explore the different generations’ attitudes to work and burnout coping mechanisms. Trending on […]

Walk for Wellbeing in aid of Hospitality Action this autumn

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UK charity Hospitality Action invites the nation to put on their walking shoes this autumn and take part in Walk for Wellbeing, a nationwide movement to help promote health and wellbeing within the hospitality industry. Now in its 4th year, powered by UK hospitality talent partner mum in partnership with Caterer.com and Peoplebank, the charity’s […]

Financial wellbeing increasingly worrying and employers not doing enough

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Bank of England latest interest rates rise by a quarter point is an attempt to halt inflation on the long term. Finance and pensions experts see the financial wellbeing of Britons increasingly worrying and feel that employers are not doing enough to help their staff. Lily Megson, Policy Director at My Pension Expert, said: “Another […]

Make a Difference Awards

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The Make a Difference Awards returned with a vengeance at this year’s The Watercooler Event for two  knowledge-packed days at Excel London. The awards run in association with The Watercooler Event and the Evening Standard, celebrate the employers and employees that are leading the way in workplace culture, mental health and wellbeing. As Jonny Jacobs, Financial […]

Budget health measures a ‘first step’ towards tackling workforce drop-outs

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Experts have welcomed the ‘unprecedented’ focus on workplace health in this year’s UK Budget which places occupational health (OH) expertise at the heart of strategies to tackle workforce drop-outs due to ill health. However, the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) and Commercial Occupational Health Providers Association (COHPA) say that universal access to OH will be […]

Plants and biophilic design reduce employee mistakes by 43%

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Experiment shows that we can work better in the presence of nature elements, as plants and biophilic design reduce employee mistakes by 43%. The stress-relieving effects of nature indoors have been scientifically shown to improve ability in cognitive performance tasks. For employers striving to attract workers back to the office, air-circulating green walls could offer an […]

Wellbeing a strategic priority for mia with help of new collaboration

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The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has joined forces with Stress Matters to provide support and to  help its members make wellbeing a strategic priority. Aptly launched on Blue Monday (16 January), the new collaboration will see mental health first aid training, a wellness manager programme as well as a series of webinars and discounted courses […]

2023: agile, customised support the key to buoyant, resilient companies

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Iain Laws, CEO for Towergate Health & Protection makes his predictions for the coming year and explains how employers can use wellbeing support to aid staffing issues and meet differing generational requirements. Recruitment and retention improve with wellbeing support The scramble for talent, both recruiting and retaining, will drive the need for better benefits. There […]

The rise of gratitude getaways to support in-house talent

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Cat Bird, National Sales Manager at Center Parcs Conferences & Events talks about the rise in gratitude getaways as a way to add support for staff. The three phrases most used by event planners when they come to us and describe what type of event they want to run is ‘immersive’, ‘a thank you’, and […]

THE SHOCKING IMPACT OF LOCKDOWN ON WORKERS EYESIGHT

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A recent survey commissioned by eyesight experts All About Vision has revealed the impact lockdown on British workers eyesight. During COVID, many respondents reported that they had experienced an increase in eye related problems – with 25% saying their vision had worsened and 38% having suffered with more headaches now than they did before lockdown. […]

BLUE SKY THINKING WITH OUTDOOR MEETINGS

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Outdoor meetings are continuing to grow in trend with additional wellbeing benefits according to Ruslana Yarmolyuk, the new General Manager at The Mercure Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa in Sheffield. “Rooftop bars, tipis, to curb-side dining areas that channel Parisienne café culture is a surprising trend to emerge from the pandemic. Many hotels, including ours, […]

Let your heart and emotions play their part in decision making

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How much do we rely on our heart? Lucy Eden, the founder of Be In Your Element, organisers of corporate wellbeing events, explores the role of the heart and emotions in decision making, very apt as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of World Heart Day on 29 September. We all know how important a healthy […]

Why should you buy Christmas gifts for your staff and clients?

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When it comes to Christmas, gifts are a given! The festive season, for a lot of people, is focused on giving and receiving presents. Whether it’s through Secret Santa between friends, anxiously choosing what to buy your partner or subtly hinting to your family about that thing you’ve been keeping your eye on. But why […]