At the end of a working day we all feel tired but if you are finding that you are often close to exhaustion then there may be some hidden reasons for this.
Category: Health and Wellbeing
Mindfulness as an organisational strategy
Whether it is Newton and the apple or Fleming and mould or Roentgen and the X-Ray, ground breaking results are gained by intelligent people being conscious of their surroundings and applying a new perspective to observations.
Keeping staff balanced without breaking the bank
Today’s working world is constantly evolving, and it’s now easier than ever for staff to be connected and switched on 24/7.
Should the 6 hour working day be the new normal?
We’d all like a little more time to ourselves, right? Whether it’s a few extra hours to cater for the demands of a busy family or just some more time to relax or enjoy the finer things in life, the ability and freedom to use more time in the way we want is desirable.
Review: Preseli Venture Eco Lodge
Somewhere between the banks of wildflower hedges my mobile signal vanished and there I found Preseli Ventures; a true retreat.
Too small for wellbeing? How SMEs can roll out successful health schemes
Britain lost 23.3 million working days due to ill health last year, according to official statistics. For businesses large and small the financial implications of that are huge. But the impact doesn’t just stop there, ill health costs the UK economy billions each year.
What to do when an employee discloses mental health issues?
Deciding whether to talk with your boss about a mental health issue is a really tough decision and with one in every six workers being affected by conditions such as anxiety, depression and stress every year, it’s an issue that employers need to take seriously.
Workplace stress: How to help your employees
The impact of workplace stress should not be underestimated, it accounts for 50-60% of lost working days according to the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, resulting in poor performance, difficulties retaining staff, and an increased risk of accident and injury.
Protecting your people when they have a health crisis – 1 in 32 in a year is not a remote risk
John Ritchie, Founder and Chief Executive of Ellipse, the digital group life and disability insurer, takes a look at the issue – and cost – of employers providing health catastrophe cover for their people.
Employees ‘isolated and lost’ when it comes to talking about mental health
Nearly a third of UK employees feel unsure about who to talk to or where to find help or support regarding metal health issues. In addition, nearly 40 per cent find it hard to talk to or open up about their mental health to anyone, according to new research
5 Warning Signs of Work Life Blur
Has technology allowed you greater choice or greater distraction? Has flexibility given you greater work-life balance or work-life blur? Are you working from home, or living at work?
Creating a hub for employee health and financial wellbeing in your workplace
In his latest article for Business Matters, John Ritchie, Chief Executive of digital group risk insurer, Ellipse, discusses the changing role of SME employers in nurturing employee health and financial wellbeing.
Supporting employees when trauma strikes
For employers of any size, responding appropriately when an employee has been affected by a traumatic experience is a subtle art, and getting it wrong can have huge consequences, both individually and for the organisation.
SMEs risking future growth by sidelining employee health and wellbeing
Leaders of Small and Medium Enterprises acknowledge that employees are critical to the early stage growth of their business, but many are failing to sufficiently support their health and wellbeing, according to new research
Boost your mental strength
The more you strengthen your mental muscle, the better equipped you’ll be to overcome life’s challenges.