UN International Day of Happiness – what does it mean to be happy at work?
The UN International Day of Happiness highlights why workplace happiness matters. Unlike wellbeing initiatives seen as optional extras, genuine job satisfaction drives productivity, innovation, and business success—with engaged employees significantly outperforming disengaged ones.
Mental illness at work – a manager’s guide
Managers often struggle to recognize mental illness in colleagues, missing signs of conditions like depression and personality disorders. This guide helps workplace leaders improve mental health literacy, understand behavioral red flags, and create more supportive work environments where employees can thrive.
Eight strategies to improve quality and balance in life
Discover eight practical strategies to improve quality and balance in your life beyond simply leaving the office on time. Learn how to boost productivity, reduce overwhelm, and achieve your professional and personal goals with greater efficiency and less stress.
Wellbeing at work – new report looks at how far we’ve come and where we’re going
A new report from Good Day at Work examines workplace wellbeing progress, featuring insights from leading organizations including Mind, Barclays, and first direct on mental health, physical wellness, and company culture initiatives.
Global business growth jeopardised by lack of adaptability
Organizations face a significant gap between recognizing talent and leadership challenges and their ability to address them, according to Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends 2014. While 86% of business leaders acknowledge the need for action on critical issues, fewer than 13% believe they excel at leadership development, and fewer than 10% of HR teams feel equipped to meet today’s global business demands.
Workplace harmony – how to improve it
Improve workplace harmony by addressing poor communication, lack of shared vision, and mistrust. Implement zero-tolerance policies for negative behaviors, establish clear ground rules based on company values, and ensure leadership models exemplary conduct consistently.
Mental health in women – greater incidence or more likely to report problems?
New data shows women, especially those under 50, report significantly higher rates of mental health problems than men. While women may be more likely to seek help, research suggests their lower social status, control, and autonomy contribute to genuinely greater mental health challenges.
Take regular walks at work – but don’t relax
Regular workplace walks boost creativity and productivity when treated as focused work rather than relaxation breaks, according to research and experts like Dan Pallotta. Studies show walking increases creative thinking independent of mood, while figures like Steve Jobs used walking conversations to enhance serious discussions.
There are three types of burnout. Which one affects you?
Research identifies three distinct types of burnout—overload, boredom, and worn-out—each linked to different coping strategies and requiring specific interventions like emotion regulation, cognitive flexibility training, or mindfulness.
How can I support my partner when they’re stressed with work?
Support your stressed partner by listening actively, respecting their coping style, and managing stress together. Couples who actively support each other improve relationship durability, reduce stress, and strengthen their bond through shared activities and quality time.
State of wellbeing and productivity in the financial sector
Research reveals that financial sector employees face significant non-work pressures—including financial worries, caregiving responsibilities, and sleep issues—that substantially impact workplace productivity and wellbeing. Organizations need holistic, personalized approaches addressing both work and personal challenges rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
Night work ‘throws body into chaos’
Researchers warn that night shifts throw the body into chaos, disrupting genes and hormones while causing long-term damage including increased risks of diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and cancer.
29 tips to help keep staff healthy in 2014
Discover 29 practical health tips to help your staff achieve better work-life balance, increased energy, and improved performance in 2014. Learn why consistency, realistic goal-setting, and varied activities are key to sustainable wellness in the workplace.
Companies cannot ‘unquestioningly’ accept OH if they say a worker isn’t disabled
Employers cannot simply accept an occupational health practitioner’s opinion that an employee is not disabled, a Court of Appeal judgment ruled this week. Employers must independently assess disability based on facts presented to them, though only an Employment Tribunal can ultimately determine disability status.
Guide to anxiety in the workplace for HR
One in six workers experiences stress, anxiety or depression, making it essential for HR departments to support employee mental health. This guide outlines a three-pronged strategy to promote wellbeing, address work-related mental health causes, and support affected staff.
“We are robots,” says undercover Amazon worker
A BBC undercover investigation at an Amazon warehouse reveals workers walking up to 11 miles per shift while collecting orders every 33 seconds, conditions a stress expert says could cause “mental and physical illness.” Workers report feeling like “robots” under constant electronic monitoring and performance tracking.
What does ‘duty of care’ mean at a global startup?
Duty of care at global startups extends beyond traditional workplace health and safety to encompass holistic employee well-being. At SoundCloud, this means providing comprehensive support for relocation, mental health, and personal needs, reflecting the modern workforce’s blended work-life reality.
Top tips to get the best from your occupational health provider
Maximize your occupational health referrals by providing clear background information and specific queries to your OH provider. Employers should obtain employee consent, clarify the referral purpose, and ensure practitioners understand the employee’s role and business requirements to receive comprehensive, actionable reports.
Stress in the workplace – who takes responsibility?
Workplace stress continues to rise despite increased investment in employee wellbeing programs, driven by economic uncertainty, job insecurity, and the challenge of balancing work with personal demands like childcare and caregiving responsibilities.
Six steps to build cast-iron resilience
Build cast-iron resilience by adopting proactive strategies that address both physical and mental wellbeing through planning and routine. Learn six key steps to maintain resourcefulness during everyday challenges and peak-pressure periods without resorting to harmful coping mechanisms.
