More than half of UK workers use alcohol to de-stress after a hard day or week, whilst 62% confess to using alcohol as a reward for work success and achievements. The team at www.totiuss.com conducted research to determine which professions rely the most on alcohol to de-stress at the end of the day; as well […]

By Jonathan Taylor, Managing Psychologist at leading D&I consultancy Pearn Kandola More than ever, employees are combating increased levels of stress and anxiety. The past year and a half has had a profound effect on people’s wellbeing. Employers need to be closely attuned to how this might manifest in the workplace and what support is […]

Fewer than four in 10 UK firms (39%) believe their employee mental health support is fit for modern-day purposes. That’s according to research conducted by Aon, compiled from views of 100 UK firms alongside more than 700 global firms, identifies the resilience of organisational workforces, assessed against 10 key resilience attributes set out by the […]

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 seven in 10 adults believe you can only achieve the ‘holiday feeling’ with a trip abroad – but UK destinations came out on top in a blind selection process. A study of 2,000 adults revealed stepping off the plane in warmer climates, sunbathing and experiencing a different culture were among the top ways […]

Only 28% of adults think UK businesses do enough to support diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, and this falls to just 11% among young workers (aged under 25), according to new research from Thoughtworks. At a time when businesses are reassessing the relative merits of office, hybrid and home working arrangements following […]

Experts from Tictrac say enabling consistent and meaningful interactions are still vital as employees return to the office, as physical proximity alone cannot foster significant social wellbeing. It comes as data from Aon found that less than 3 in ten employers (27%) say that virtual or remote working is a barrier to improving social wellbeing. The research […]

Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders have always been a cause of workplace absence. With Covid-related factors likely to increase the prevalence of such problems and also making in-person appointments harder to access, employers need to rethink the solution. Brett Hill, distribution director for Towergate Health & Protection, said: “MSK issues are a ticking time-bomb. We need to […]

With restrictions finally lifted and plans for staff to return to work in mass over the next few weeks, corporate gift specialist Drayton’s traffic light sets may be useful in overcoming possible awkwardness between members of your team when dealing with their own personal preferences for social distancing. Not everyone will feel comfortable with the […]

Wetones asked employees at 133 workplaces across the UK how their health and wellbeing needs and habits have changed, and whether updated benefits packages from their employers would help to support their wellbeing. What they discovered highlighted a gap between company benefit schemes and employee lifestyles. So how can companies get up to date with […]

Naomi Thompson, Head of Organisational Development at Benenden Health, shares her top tips on how to support a multigenerational workforce effectively… Today’s workforce is increasingly becoming more age-diverse, with more workers staying in employment into their later years and delaying retirement to secure a better financial future for themselves and their loved ones. This means […]

Wolverhampton Wanderers staff looking after the wellbeing of their colleagues have undertaken specialist mental health training. A total of 11 Wolves staff have been trained by Kerry B Mitchell, Wellbeing Manager at Paycare – also based in the city. They undertook a two-day course accredited by Mental Health First Aid England, which included information about […]

New advice from employee wellbeing specialist Tictrac reveals what employers can do to support staff who find themselves in a state of languishing at work. The occurrence of languishing among employees is rising with a New York Times article describing the state as ‘the neglected middle child of mental health… the void between depression and flourishing’. […]

Findings from a new report have revealed new insights into UK workplace resilience and wellbeing across age, sector, staff level and gender categories, suggesting the groups that could potentially be most at risk of burnout. The Wraw Resilience Report examined resilience and wellbeing data across almost 9,500 employees between July 2018 and January 2021 and […]

Most of us accept that good quality and enough sleep is essential to human survival and is vital to our mental and physical health.  Sleep has a profound impact on our neurological performance and is essentially food for the brain. Given its importance, forward thinking businesses should make sleep a top management priority, according to […]

By Dr Lynda Shaw, neuroscientist, business psychologist and change specialist WHAT IS IMPOSTER SYNDROME Imposter syndrome is the belief that you are not as competent as others think you are, or that you don’t deserve the success you have. The term’ Imposter syndrome’ was coined by psychologists Dr Suzanne Imes and Dr Pauline Rose Clance […]

By Team Wellness Solutions Having a fully engaged team of employees should be at the heart of every employer – whether a large company or a small business: having an enthusiastic team who have a great rapport with each other and a positive attitude to their job role will only promote the business and its […]

By Dr Lynda Shaw, neuroscientist, business psychologist and change specialist The past year has been incredibly tough and unpredictable, and the uncertainty and constant changes have increased our stress and anxiety levels. Many of us are hoping to take a holiday this summer, whether that is in this country or perhaps abroad. Here is why […]