What is a ‘mentally healthy workplace’?
A mentally healthy workplace prioritizes staff wellbeing and mental health support, benefiting productivity and employee loyalty. With one in six workers experiencing mental health issues like anxiety or depression, employers who take action see improved retention, motivation, and workplace reputation.
The Art of Communication – supporting those nearing retirement age
Learn how organizations can support employees approaching retirement through open dialogue and empathy. By acknowledging fears about identity loss and uncertainty, progressive companies can help mature workers transition into retirement with confidence and purpose.
Resilient employees likely to be physically healthier and more productive
Research shows psychologically resilient employees are physically healthier and significantly more productive at work. A UK survey found workers with higher resilience scored 12 points higher on health scales and rated their productivity 19 percentage points higher than less resilient colleagues.
Managing health and safety: the right-people, right-place, right-time approach
Effective workforce management is key to reducing workplace injuries and illness. By ensuring the right people with proper skills work in the right place at the right time, organizations can meet health and safety targets and comply with legal obligations while improving overall performance.
10 tips to beat stress at work
Workplace stress affects nearly half of British workers, yet many suffer in silence due to stigma and fear of discussing it with managers. Learn effective strategies to recognize stress signs and implement coping techniques to improve your wellbeing and productivity at work.
Employers not doing enough to address the stress taboo, says Mind
Mental health charity Mind reports that nearly half of workers feel unable to discuss stress at work, revealing a significant gap between how managers and staff perceive workplace mental health support. Despite 68% of managers believing they adequately support stressed employees, only 22% of workers feel their boss takes active steps to help manage stress.
Top 10 security reminders for the post-summer period
As employees return from summer break, companies should review cybersecurity practices and reinforce security policies. Key priorities include holding security workshops, implementing device passwords, using encryption, and educating staff about BYOD risks and best practices for protecting company data.
The strategic path to supporting staff on their return to work
Employees returning from long-term sickness absence need carefully planned support to prevent relapse. Effective return-to-work programmes should include manager training, phased work schedules, flexible arrangements, and access to rehabilitation services tailored to individual health needs.
The rise of the ‘inactive office’ and what HR can do about it
Sedentary office work is draining employee energy and productivity, with UK data showing 25-30% of workers perform sub-optimally while present. HR can encourage movement through simple measures like strategically placing amenities and promoting desk-leaving activities that boost both physical health and workplace collaboration.
Financial services workers ‘unhappiest in the UK’
A new survey reveals that 32% of financial services workers are unhappy at work, making it the UK’s least satisfied industry. Meanwhile, sales, media and marketing workers report the highest happiness levels at 78%, with overall UK workplace satisfaction rising significantly year-on-year.
47 tips for Corporate Wellbeing Programme success
Discover 47 proven tips for building a successful corporate wellbeing programme. From developing a clear strategy to offering diverse initiatives like fitness challenges and nutrition support, these recommendations help boost employee engagement, energy and enthusiasm while ensuring maximum participation and lasting impact.
UK firms have ‘half the rate of staff sickness’ of German counterparts
UK firms report significantly lower staff sickness rates than German and French counterparts, with only 9% of UK companies experiencing high sickness levels in 2009 compared to 24% in Germany and 21% in France, partly due to weaker employment protections and lower sick pay requirements.
Is your wellbeing strategy really meeting your employees’ needs?
Many organisations focus wellbeing strategies solely on workplace stress, but research shows non-work factors like caring responsibilities and financial worries significantly impact employee performance and mental health. A comprehensive approach addressing both work and personal life challenges is essential for effective employee wellbeing.
Stamping out the stigma around workplace mental health
Ninety percent of employees who took time off work due to stress cited physical health reasons instead, revealing widespread stigma around mental health in the workplace. Discover how to reduce stigma and support employee wellbeing in your organization.
Workers ‘take caring bosses for granted’
New IMD business school research reveals that employees view empathetic managers’ support as part of their job duties rather than acts deserving reciprocation, creating a gap between manager expectations and worker attitudes toward emotional support in the workplace.
HR guide to depression in the workplace
Depression affects one in ten people and is increasingly prevalent in the workplace. HR leaders need to understand its symptoms—from low motivation to difficulty with decision-making—and recognize how workplace pressures can cause or worsen depression to support employee wellbeing and recovery.
10 signs your employees are suffering from stress and anxiety
Recognize workplace stress and anxiety through 10 key signs including increased absenteeism, substance use, irritability, sleep changes, and emotional withdrawal. Understanding these indicators helps managers identify struggling employees and provide appropriate support.
Beat burnout – seven ways to create an extra hour in the day
You can’t create extra hours in the day, but you can use your existing 24 hours more effectively. This article explores seven evidence-based strategies—including valuing your time, prioritizing sleep quality, and staying hydrated—to reduce burnout and accomplish more with focused, intentional planning.
Psychological first-aid in the workplace – responding to traumatic events
Psychological first aid in the workplace involves empowering employees affected by trauma to take positive steps toward recovery while meeting their basic needs with compassion. Unlike standard occupational health approaches that can inadvertently foster helplessness, PFA encourages staff to reconnect with support networks and understand trauma responses, enabling them to regain control and restore resilience.
Six top lifestyle changes for reducing stress in the workplace
Learn six essential lifestyle changes to reduce workplace stress, including managing perceptions and building resilience. Expert-backed strategies help employees regain control of their mental state and achieve better performance while maintaining physical and mental wellbeing.
