Lucy Eden, founder of Be In Your Element, organisers of corporate wellness events, discusses the benefits of setting wellness goals. We set goals for everything – career, finances, family, dreams and health. We perhaps set too many goals then beat ourselves up if we havenโt achieved them. Be kind to yourselves when you set your […]
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UK lagging behind when it comes to work-life balance
Whilst some people may enjoy the constant hustle and bustle of business, others may prefer a quieter life, with as little work to worry about as possible. We all just want to be happy and it’s safe to say our jobs can have a huge effect on this.ย When looking at the World Happiness Scores […]
WELLNESS: Yoga is back at Sky Garden
Londonโs highest green oasis โย Sky Gardenย โย is back with its popular series of Morning Yoga classes withย TruBe, running fromย Aprilย 5th throughout the summer.ย New for 2022, classes will be running six days a week, for those extra pre-work stretches as well as weekend workouts. Channel your innerย Warriors,ย Cobrasย andย Downward Dogsย and kickstart the day 36 storeys above The City. Choose from […]
WELLNESS: Why you need magnesium โ and a new way to include it in your diet
Studies have shown that 50% of us donโt get enough magnesium in our diet โ and this can lead to tiredness and anxiety amongst a multitude of other things. Magnesium is an essential nutrient and is responsible for everything from supporting our muscles and nerve function to metabolism and energy production. In fact, itโs linked […]
LVP Launches Mindful & Wellness Packages
Lime Venue Portfolio has launched three new packages, as part of its Meetings for Change initiative, that put sustainability, mindfulness, and wellness at the forefront of the meeting experience. The initiative has been put in place following findings from the brandโs Beyond Food reports, specifically the chapter on Food & Mental Health, and the need […]
Do Not Disturb: How to Help Staff Disconnect After Work Hours
With all that has happened in the last couple of years, it is fair to say that our lives have been completely overturned. If commuting to the office every morning used to be the norm, more and more employees are now working from their bedroom, kitchen table or home office on a regular basis. This […]
Workplace wellbeing on your lunch break: Register now for this free webinar
Join Global PA Associationโs founder and Reiki Master Rosemary Parr who will be hosting a wellness webinar with Sophie Andrews, Virtual PA and therapist/owner of Heartwork Therapies. The webinar, Workplace Wellbeing on your Lunch Break: How to Bring Wellness into your Everyday Life, take place on Tuesday February 1st at 12-12.45pm. Rosemary and Sophie will […]
Why is workplace mental health more important than ever before?
By Claire Price, QMS Internationalโฆ 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 […]
3 innovative ways to embed wellness into your workplace
Wellbeing at work means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Thereโs a renewed focus on supporting your peopleโs health at work after nearly two years of pandemic mayhem. Your initiatives can range from the large to the small, and an employee wellbeing strategy should have many strands. Half of businesses […]
HOW TO: Recalibrate in 2022 – From your self-care matrix to avoiding toxic people
Neuroscientist and business psychologist Dr Lynda Shawย (pictured, above) shares her top tips on how to recalibrate in 2022, from developing your self-care matrix to avoiding toxic people, in order to start the new year as you mean to go on… Work on a positive self-fulfilling prophecy โ Simply having the belief or expectation of […]
Employers must embrace easy-access cancer screening for better health outcomes
The chances of surviving cancer significantly increase if it is detected early. Screening tests help to detect cancer before symptoms are presented. It is therefore imperative that employers embrace the concept of easy access to screening if they really want to support the health and wellbeing of their employees. The impact of Covid Over three […]
These are the UKโs new expectations on work benefits
By Thomas Goodman at MyJobQuoteโฆ Now the world is returning to normal, there is a shift in what employees expect from their perks – from flexible working to wellness initiatives and money towards their home office renovations. Below, Thomas Goodman at MyJobQuote notes some of the most popular perk expectations from workers. Pet-friendly offices One […]
Over half of UK businesses not offering menopause support for employees
54% of UK businesses do not currently have any dedicated menopause support in place within their organisation, such as practical or emotional support for employees to help them manage their symptoms and quality of life. However, research from Peppyย also revealed that menopause support is gaining momentum: an additional 21% of employers plan to provide support […]
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Paycare team up to support colleague wellbeing
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 โ also based in the city. They undertook a two-day course accredited by Mental Health First Aid England, which included information about […]
Female workplace resilience dives 68% vs males, says study
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 […]
How To: Make sleep a top management priority
Most of us accept that good quality and enough sleep is essential to human survival and is vital to our mental and physical health.ย 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 […]
HOW TO: Recognise and overcome imposter syndrome in the workplace
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 donโt deserve the success you have. The termโ Imposter syndromeโ was coined by psychologists Dr Suzanne Imes and Dr Pauline Rose Clance […]
Why holidays are so important – this year more than ever
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 […]