PUSH, a leading wellbeing and performance company, has launched the must-have e-book for 2021, offering the “bloody simple” tools and knowledge to take back control of our behaviours, feelings and wellbeing – in and out of the workplace. After a year of unknowns and a general fear of the phrase ‘the new normal’, 2021 High Potential Hacks sets out to show students, […]
Blue Monday, which took place on Monday, is a timely reminder to protect our mental health at the start of a new year, which can only be helpful, according to RedArc. With that in mind, Alison Simmons, Senior Mental Health Nurse from RedArc has put together seven self-care tips for lifting employees’ mood during the […]
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 […]
With most of the country on strict lockdown and no prospect of returning to the office any time soon, 2021 is playing out like much of last year. People all over the country are understandably frustrated and tired. With uncertainty around the future and remote working continuing for most, staying motivated at work is crucial […]
With a 3rd national lockdown the impact on our mental health and wellbeing is expected to be even worse than before. COVID hasn’t been left in 2020 and many employees are going to struggle especially in the early part of 2021. The national lockdowns have been an unprecedented change in the way we socialise and […]
By Dr Lynda Shaw, neuroscientist, business psychologist and change specialist During these unprecedented times, more and more people are feeling overwhelmed, with women in particular taking most of the brunt of working from home whilst simultaneously juggling the children who may or may not be at school. A recent survey in Canada found that younger […]
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 […]
The charity Mind has warned that mental health is ‘worsening across the spectrum’. Mind surveyed 6,000 Brits during lockdown last year and found that half of adults felt their wellbeing had worsened during 2020, with many experiencing mental health problems for the first time. Those aged 18-44 were most affected. New figures from the Office of […]
Revitalising and relaxing, spending time in nature makes us feel good. But what if being indoors – even sitting at your desk – 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 […]
EventWell Ltd is delighted to announce the launch of their new fitness platform! EventWell Fit aims to motivate and support event professionals during this difficult time with a new body, mind and soul virtual gym. From Bollywood dancing to Slow Flow Yoga classes, EventWell have got your new fitness routine covered. Classes will range from […]
GROHE sheds light on Britain’s views on water quality, single- use plastic consumption and the extent of our caffeine-loving nation in new YouGov study. The pandemic and its ongoing challenges has plagued every aspect of our lives this year and seen us adopt new changes and behaviours. A new YouGov study commissioned by leading bathroom […]
Almost half of UK businesses have seen an employee move on because their mental wellbeing wasn’t being looked after, with a quarter losing a key member of their workforce. According to new research from not-for-profit healthcare provider, Benenden Health, 42% of UK businesses have experience of an employee leaving their company because their mental wellbeing wasn’t […]
Towergate Health & Protection is seeing an increase in employers asking about how they can support employees with ‘long Covid’ 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, […]
Today is the International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) which aims to promote the rights and wellbeing of people with disabilities. The World Health Organisation’s (WHO’s) report on disability states that 15% of the world’s population, more than 1 billion people, are living with a disability. Many of these disabilities are not visible and it is estimated […]
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 […]
By Martin Ellis, Managing Director, Team Umbrella Limited Due to the current pandemic many people are working from home and this has had an effect on our mental health. The current situation has taken a toll on people and PA Life spoke with Martin Ellis, to find out how you can help your employees and […]
The darker nights and colder weather are dreaded by many – 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, I’ve noticed a heavier energy […]
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 […]
