Tag: Wellbeing

Looking to cultivate a more comprehensive and sustainable approach to employee wellbeing? Glean fresh insights from HRZone’s community of wellbeing writers and specialists.

 Why flexible working is a lifeline for disabled women 

As we approach International Women’s Day on 8 March, it’s worth examining who benefits most from flexible working – and who suffers when it disappears. For disabled women, flexibility isn’t a perk but a lifeline that determines whether they can stay in work at all. Diane Lightfoot, Chief Executive Officer of Business Disability Forum, explains why the decline in remote jobs threatens inclusion, equality and the government’s own disability employment targets.

The leadership development paradox: Why your best leaders burn out first

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A 20-year study by The Oxford Review found that the most effective, dedicated and authentic leaders are the ones most likely to burn out. Natasha Wallace, a leadership wellbeing and performance expert, examines why 72% of leaders now report burnout and what organisations must change to develop senior talent who can sustain themselves and their teams.

Financial Wellbeing is now a national priority – and the UK government is looking to employers to take action

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Financial wellbeing has moved from an employee benefit to a national priority. At a landmark roundtable convened by the City of London Corporation and the Policy Liaison Group on Workplace Wellbeing, the message was made clear: employers must take serious action. Roundtable chair Gethin Nadin highlights that with 92% of UK workers experiencing financial stress, and the repercussions on productivity, organisations must take scalable action.

How connection insulates employees from seasonal disengagement

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While winter is a high-risk season for disengagement, the strain is predictable, allowing organisations to plan and respond effectively. How, exactly? Research from Dr Jonathan Thorp shows that connection can act as emotional insulation, preserving team effectiveness when the winter blues take hold.

Setting boundaries in the workplace: Four lessons to learn from Gen Z

Generation Z are rewriting workplace rules with unapologetic boundaries around time, energy and wellbeing. While their approach may seem inflexible to some, could their insistence on protecting their health offer valuable lessons? Leadership coach Emma Georgiou PhD explores four boundary-setting practices that all generations can learn from – and what Gen Z can gain from more experienced colleagues in return.

Financial wellbeing in 2026: The crisis is real, but not insurmountable

The latest research is alarming. Financial stress drives absence, distraction and lost productivity – and almost half of UK adults now feel the strain of money troubles. In this evidence-packed piece, Benifex’s Gethin Nadin highlights the crisis we’ve arrived at. In 2026, he urges employers to take one clear, tangible step to build financial resilience and, in turn, improve performance.

Time to reflect – why does it matter in the workplace?

If the period between Christmas and New Year is a quieter one for you, it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect. Here, Wellbeing and leadership coach Karen Liebenguth provides a relfection toolkit to help you get started.

Five ways to tackle rising healthcare costs and boost employee wellbeing

With healthcare costs climbing and employee wellbeing under pressure, waiting isn’t an option. Oliver Atkinson, Senior Wellbeing Lead at Benifex, shares five practical strategies to protect your people and your bottom line – starting with prevention, early intervention, and smarter communication.

2025 in review: Did the HR pros get it right?

At the start of 2025, we asked 10 people and culture experts to share their work predictions for the year ahead. With December almost here, they’ve returned to assess their forecasts and reflect on how the world of work has changed – for better or worse – over the past year.

From sore heads to disciplinary hangovers: Time to rethink your work Christmas party?

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As Christmas party season approaches, HR adviser Kate Palmer explores how changing drinking habits – particularly among Gen Z – are reshaping workplace celebrations. With one in three UK workers calling in sick after drinking with colleagues, and younger staff feeling pressured to drink, it’s time to rethink traditional festivities and ensure inclusive alternatives.

The perfect storm: Middle-aged men, AI disruption and mental health

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Men aged 45–49 have the highest suicide rate in the UK, and many now watch AI tools replicate expertise they spent decades building – all while shouldering peak financial pressures. Thom Dennis, CEO of Serenity in Leadership, explains why generic wellbeing initiatives aren’t working, and what you need to do differently this Movember.

Your absence policy isn’t enough: Why cancer needs its own framework

With 96% of UK organisations lacking dedicated cancer policies, more than one million working-age employees are left navigating life-threatening illness through generic frameworks. Veronica Foote from Working With Cancer explains why this gap matters and how cancer-specific policies can transform workplace support.

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