The competition for talent following the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an acceleration of more forward-thinking, people-first businesses. However, research shows us that certain sectors find mental health stigma a difficult hurdle to overcome. What are some of the potential challenges businesses face in normalising...
What they are, and why they should be on your business’ radar. Perks and benefits that add value to an employee’s experience at work beyond their salary have always played a vital role in employee engagement and, in turn, organisational success. And while employee benefits such...
Back in 2020, in the midst of the first lockdown, we joined Paul McGregor, mental health speaker, advocate, author and Founder of Everymind, for our very first employee engagement webinar, to discuss the importance of tackling the stigma around mental health in the workplace and...
Employee wellbeing, particularly involving mental and emotional health, is becoming more and more central to how many organisations are operating. In fact, according to Wellable’s 2021 Employee Wellness Industry Trends Report, mental health programmes are seeing a rapid increase in adoption and investment post-pandemic. But,...
In today’s increasingly unstable climate, with financial insecurity on the rise, ensuring the health and wellbeing needs of your employees are met is crucial to their engagement within the workplace. Despite a growing interest in this area and more workplaces stepping up their efforts, employee health...
Social wellbeing is a key pillar of wellbeing and in the context of the workplace, refers to a sense of belonging and inclusivity, an alignment with company values, frequent social interaction and strong relationships with colleagues. Employee social wellbeing has become more widely acknowledged over the...
Many businesses often forget that communication with their employees should be two-way and neglect a key enabler of employee engagement - employee voice. But building a work culture which supports employee voice is key to ensuring your team members are motivated to reach their potential...
With many employees now working remotely and with hybrid workplaces on the rise, the traditional office set-up is becoming a thing of the past. However, many remote workers are finding that, as a result of our ‘always on’ culture, working from home is making it...
For your employees to be in an optimal place of motivation, productivity, wellbeing and overall engagement at work, it’s crucial that they have a healthy work-life balance. Striking that perfect balance can be very difficult, but there are things your business can do to help...
Stress, anxiety and depression are on the rise and experts have even said that the pandemic will have a major impact on people’s mental health for years to come. With over 70 million working days lost each year as a result of poor mental health...