Business & Industry
Employee Wellbeing Q3 2022
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Why businesses need to wise up on women’s health
Women’s health is a hot topic. No longer a taboo subject in the workplace, businesses are increasingly getting on board to talk about reproductive health and offer support to those going through menopause. Businesses ignore the effects of menopause on employees at their peril, according to Jane Hulme, HR Director at employee benefits provider Unum...
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Employers must step up and offer financial wellbeing support that makes a real difference
It’s time that financial wellbeing became a keystone of workplace wellbeing. Nearly half of adults (47%) say that money worries affect their life, yet 49% say their employer does not do anything to help them understand their finances. Financial future “Unfortunately, financial wellbeing lags behind other wellbeing pillars such as physical and mental health. Many...
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Poor mental health in the workplace continues to be a real problem
To alleviate stress and support wellbeing in the workplace, businesses should take a strategic approach to the issue, listen to their employees’ concerns and take action. A concerning 28% of UK employees left their jobs in 2021 or planned to leave in 2022, with 61% citing mental health as the reason, according to research by...
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A personalised approach to designing ways of working benefits everyone
Wellbeing at work isn’t just made up of one aspect. There are many — ranging from environmental factors, commute, working arrangements and whether they feel valued in their team. No one-size-fits-all approach works for wellbeing because everyone has different needs. Business in the Community’s (BITC) recent report, ‘Your Job Can Be Good For You’ advocates...
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Why the workplace is ideally suited to supporting health and wellbeing
Workplace health and wellbeing programmes — delivered by experts — are vital for organisations and businesses to protect their employees, themselves and health services. There are 1.4 million people in the UK on waiting lists for mental health service support, notes Dr Laura David. This means workplaces need to do more by implementing proactive and...
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Want real inclusivity? Enable anonymity in the workplace
By creating a psychologically safe space through anonymity, organisations can uncover the real concerns of employees and take effective action. A platform that uses anonymity to reveal employees’ concerns is helping leaders address unheard issues and create inclusive environments. “Anonymity creates a psychologically safe space for expressing true feelings,” says Julie Chakraverty, founder of the...
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How to launch high-impact menopause support in your workplace
In the shadow of a challenging winter ahead, employers must take action to support their greatest asset – their people. At the top of the agenda for many businesses is menopause support. Kathy Abernethy, Director of Menopause Services at Peppy and past Chair of the British Menopause Society, shares her expert tips on how businesses...
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How wellbeing initiatives attract and retain a diversity of talent
The best businesses create a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone feels heard. As a result, they will be able to attract and retain a diversity of talent. High-performing organisations have employee wellbeing embedded in their DNA, says Nathalie Cousseau, UKI HR Director at Avanade, a global IT consulting and services provider. Apart from being...
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Workplace wellbeing and cost of living impacts on staff mental health
There is a strong link between money and mental health, and employers have a role to play in supporting staff with their emotional and financial literacy. The pandemic and cost of living crisis are taking a heavy toll on the nation’s mental health, including UK employees. These affect and worry us all — but not...
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The most successful companies make wellbeing at work a strategic priority
Take a look at the most successful companies across the UK, and you will find one common theme: they have all made significant investments to ensure wellbeing at work is a strategic priority. Those leading companies have not just run workshops or webinars to tick the box but have taken a long-term and comprehensive approach...