August 2019
How to help an employee with panic disorder
It’s not uncommon for individuals to experience anxiety or fear.
It’s even expected as a response to stressful situatio...Read more
August 1 2019
July 2019
Building a wellbeing programme that works for the people
Employee benefits, reward schemes and wellbeing programmes have a tendency to be reactive.
That’s all right, in some ca...Read more
July 30 2019
The importance of rest breaks at work for mental health
A survey of 1,700 employees conducted by the National Charity Partnership in 2016 found up to 70% spend their allocated ...Read more
July 29 2019
How to prevent pregnancy discrimination in the workplace
Expecting a baby is a time of joy—a new life approaches and exciting times lie ahead. But it can also be a stressful tim...Read more
July 25 2019
Does stress cause high blood pressure?
Stress—of any sort—produces hormones. These hormones cause your heart rate to increase, and your blood vessels to narrow...Read more
July 22 2019
What is an occupational health referral?
Sometimes, a person’s health can affect their ability to work. Or their role can begin to affect their health.
Either w...Read more
July 18 2019
What is borderline personality disorder?
Personality disorders are a type of mental illness that affects a person’s thoughts, perception, and emotions.
People w...Read more
July 17 2019
Supporting an employee returning from mental health leave
In 2018, Employee Benefits reported that 43% of British employees do not know whether they are allowed to take sick leav...Read more
July 15 2019
How to stop employee burnout
In May, the World Health Organisation (WHO) added burnout to the International Classification of Diseases, which means t...Read more
July 15 2019
Encouraging employee wellbeing this summer
Summer has officially arrived. The days are longer, the weather is hotter and everyone’s moods are generally lifted than...Read more
July 15 2019
Keeping children safe
Keeping children safe from harm, abuse and exploitation presents many challenges for parents and legal guardians.
Many ...Read more
July 11 2019
World Breastfeeding Week 2019
According to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), the UK has one of the lowest rates of breastfeed...Read more
July 11 2019
Developing mental resilience
The American Psychological Association defines mental resilience as: “The process of adapting well in the face of advers...Read more
July 11 2019
Workplace harassment examples
Harassment is unlawful, unpleasant and has no place in any working environment.
The Equality Act 2010 defines it as, “u...Read more
July 11 2019
Lack of sleep: Causes and effects
You probably don’t get enough sleep—and neither do the employees in your care.
That may sound like a bold claim, but th...Read more
July 8 2019
Contribution based ESA: An employer’s guide
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) offers financial support to ill and disabled employees who are unable to work due...Read more
July 5 2019
How can stress management training improve wellbeing at work?
We’ve examined the impact of stress and anxiety in the workplace.
We’ve also touched on the effects it has on the produ...Read more
July 1 2019
June 2019
Absenteeism at work
Do you have an employee who seems never to be around?
One that’s conveniently sick every Monday, or has many unplanned ...Read more
June 27 2019
Work capability assessment for mental health
This assessment is required by the Department for Works and Pensions (DWP).
It’s used to decide an employee’s entitleme...Read more
June 24 2019
Countering the wellbeing risks of relocating employees
According to research by the Resolution Foundation, the number of employees in the UK who agree to a relocation package ...Read more
June 20 2019
Supporting the wellbeing of shift workers
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) say that night workers account for one in nine employees across Britain following an inc...Read more
June 20 2019
