Employee wellbeing

The science of stress: What employers need to know about cortisol, productivity and mental resilience

We’re hearing a lot about stress right now. More specifically, we’re hearing a lot about cortisol.

Transforming employee health from repair to prevention

The future of employee health and wellbeing isn’t about fixing problems, it’s about preventing them.

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More than half of UK workers struggle with addiction

Nearly six in 10 employees have struggled with some form of addiction, research findings from health insurer Bupa have revealed.

MoD to review asking about mental health during recruitment

The defence secretary is reviewing the Ministry of Defence’s recruitment policies, a government representative confirmed last week, in response to concerns over candidates’ past experience of...

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UK workers at brink of burnout, study finds

Britain’s workforce is struggling to switch off outside of work, leading to a rise in wellbeing issues, according to study findings published today by employee engagement and benefits platform BHN...

How can we solve the wellbeing crisis in HR? 

HR professionals are the guardians of workplace wellbeing. But who’s looking out for theirs?

Executive sponsorship and community-driven culture can transform wellbeing

With Mental Health Awareness Week upon us, and this year’s theme focused on community, it’s the perfect time for businesses to reflect on how they’re supporting employee wellbeing.

Seven workflow hacks to ease overwhelm and enhance stress-free productivity

In this article for Mental Health Awareness Week (from 12 to 18 May), Kerri Haseman, head of client relations at Bright Horizons, shares seven powerful workflow hacks designed to nurture wellbeing...

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NHS worker compared to Darth Vader wins £29k

A former NHS worker won almost £30,000 at tribunal, after a coworker compared them to the Stars Wars villain Darth Vader. The case highlights the importance of taking workplace culture, processes and...

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The ‘anonymity cloak’ – when confidentiality blocks connection

Anonymised, confidential support can prevent organisations from taking meaningful actions. But HR can help.

Beyond burnout: How HR can help build better jobs (part two)

You can’t see it on a spreadsheet, but every person in your organisation is managing an invisible balance, like a bank account of energy.

Mental health support is still reactive

They say prevention is better than cure. Sadly, when it comes to workplace mental health, we haven’t got there yet.