Business & Industry
Employee Wellbeing
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Why organisations need to focus on the fundamentals rather than the ‘glossy perks’
With poor mental health costing UK employers a staggering £56 billion a year and over 35 million workdays lost,1 employee wellbeing needs to become a priority. Paul Devoy, CEO of Investors in People, discusses why some companies may fall short in their wellbeing practices. “Organisations have good intentions offering wellbeing solutions such as gym memberships...
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Best practices for building a positive organisational culture for neurodiverse employees
According to a white paper, around 15–20% of the global population are neurodivergent, yet few feel safe disclosing their condition at work or receive adequate support despite being protected by equality laws. The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) urges employers to foster inclusive cultures where neurodiverse employees can freely discuss their needs. This...
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Research reveals what perks don’t work for employees — and what drives true value
Discover why most wellness initiatives miss the mark. Learn how investing in flexible working and supportive management can drive real employee wellbeing and organisational success. For an organisation to thrive, the people it employs must thrive too. A growing body of evidence shows that a healthy workforce is key to strong organisational performance. Many employers...
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A workplace where everyone can thrive is better for business
To serve the diverse needs of customers, it’s important to equip our people with the awareness to foster an environment of inclusion where everyone can thrive. At Bupa, our people are our most valuable asset. They provide hands-on quality care to our patients, residents and customers every day. Inclusion and support drive empowerment Inclusion sits...
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How to get boardroom buy-in for mental health at work
The UK is currently experiencing record rates of burnout. So, this year’s World Mental Health Day theme, prioritising mental health in the workplace, is especially timely. Rather than companies making tokenistic declarations on this one day a year, at Make A Difference, we want to ensure mental health stays top of the agenda on 10th...
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Prioritising digital mental health and wellbeing support for your workplace
One way for companies to safeguard their people’s health and wellbeing is through offering digital mental health and wellbeing support, reveals Dr Emelina Ellis, Chief Clinical Officer at digital whole-of-health provider, Spectrum.Life. Why are digital mental health and wellbeing providers increasingly important for organisations surpassing traditional employee assistance programmes (EAPs)? Dr Emelina Ellis: Enlightened employers...
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Financial wellbeing support is shifting to meet employee needs
New research reveals the many financial wellbeing risks employers are concerned about, as well as what they plan to do about it in the future. New research from the Reward & Employee Benefits Association in association with WEALTH at work has uncovered insightful findings on current financial wellbeing provision, as well as foresight into future...
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Workplace health and wellbeing strategies are changing to meet employee needs
Evolving employee expectations and a drive for greater equity and inclusion have seen the focus on health and wellbeing continue to increase in UK businesses. Findings from the Reward and Employee Benefits Association (REBA) ninth annual Employee Wellbeing Research 2024, published together with AXA Health in June 2024, highlighted that support for specific employee groups...
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Launching the first membership body for mental health first aiders
Learn about the new Association that can ensure workplace mental health support is fit for today’s landscape with ongoing training and resources. The creation of the new Association of Mental Health First Aiders® will redefine the landscape of workplace mental health support. Workplace mental health The last few years have been hard on everyone. Amidst...
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The business gains from prioritising employee wellbeing
To truly see the business benefits of prioritising their people, employers need to look beyond the traditional ways of understanding wellbeing and take a new approach. Employers understand that it’s vital to prioritise the wellbeing of their people, not only because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it could have significant financial...