Employers at pivotal point on wellbeing

It's an exciting time for wellbeing at work, with employers beginning to make it a priority, according to speakers at a Penguin and Yoke Consultancy event

HR editorial tries... resilience profiling

The HR magazine team trialled some exercises recommended for preserving good mental health

Are we on the cusp of a mental health crisis?

As work grows more unstable and NHS provision falters, are we approaching a mental health perfect storm?

Financial wellbeing is being overlooked

Employee loan schemes can be introduced to help workers facing financial difficulties

Musings on wellbeing: Ownership, D&I and awareness

Could heightened awareness around H&W actually be driving stress levels higher?

Supporting staff with the fallout of terror attacks

There are ways to help staff cope with feelings about events they seemingly have little control over

Help staff overcome negative emotions

Negative emotions can have a detrimental effect on performance

Helping staff cope with the threat of terrorism

Various emergency plans are in place to protect and reassure employees in the wake of recent terrorist attacks

Staff resilience and council austerity: HR lessons from Grenfell

Austerity needs to soften as we are at a crisis point, says PPMA VP

Mental illness can boost capability long-term

Those who've experienced mental ill health can be the most resilient and creative

Suicide and the workplace: What to do when the worst happens

Suicide has a huge impact, so employers must be able to recognise and support those at risk, and those left behind

Neuroscience key in uncertain times

The human brain craves autonomy and control, which is important to realise in times of change