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15/06/2021
Earlier this month ISO 45003 was published as the world’s first full International Standard. Its introduction marks the first global standard giving practical guidance on managing psychological health in the workplace.
16/06/2020
If there’s one thing the current push towards better workplace wellbeing should achieve, it’s the end of stress and overwork as a virtue.
01/04/2020
One in four of us experience a mental health problem, typically anxiety, stress or depression. In 2018/19, for instance, 600,000 workers in the UK experienced workplace stress, accounting for 44% of work-related illness, both physical and mental.
01/04/2020
This employee wellbeing survey can help you better understand the wellness needs of your staff, and discover what changes need to be made to your workplace to promote better mental, physical and financial health.
01/04/2020
How do you support a lone or remote worker? How do you ensure they continue to receive training and guidance? Employers are already aware of the risks posed to lone workers such as security guards, cleaners and drivers, but many fail to appreciate that home workers also require the same protections.
17/03/2020
The UK construction industry is in the midst of a wellbeing crisis: according to the Office of National Statistics, the suicide rate for male labourers is three times higher than the national average.
12/03/2020
Research by Bupa Global in 2018 revealed that 64% of senior business leaders have suffered from mental health conditions. In this respect, seniority does not shield people from the same problems—workplace stress, anxiety and depression—that other employees face.
10/03/2020
Workplace Wellbeing Show 2020 and its co-located events, which were originally scheduled to be staged in May 2020, will now be held at ExCeL London on 12-14 July 2021.
06/03/2020
One in four of us experience a mental health problem, typically anxiety, stress or depression. In 2018/19, for instance, 600,000 workers in the UK experienced workplace stress, accounting for 44% of work-related illness, both physical and mental.
25/02/2020
One sector in which workplace wellbeing is too often overlooked is logistics, transportation and warehousing. Heavy workloads and long hours—many of which are worked alone—contribute to a n environment that can negatively impact employee mental health.
14/02/2020
The scale of workplace stress is undeniable: according to the HSE, 600,000 people in the UK reported experience work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2018/19—this is around 44% of all work-related illness.
13/02/2020
Healthy workplace relationships are key to creating a friendly, welcoming and productive environment for colleagues. Managers and HR professionals can take a number of steps to encourage good relations, eliminate workplace bullying and create a culture of openness and communication among employees.
12/02/2020
Now, reaction to fewer working hours is much the opposite, with a four-day week desired by 51% of UK workers according to a study by Zapier. Various mental health issues, such as stress, burnout and depression are caused by overworking.
10/02/2020
Mind is the ideal partner for Workplace Wellbeing Show owing to the significant shared values between the charity and the event, including a desire to promote wellbeing best practice and level the playing field for mental health.
05/02/2020
Mental Health is defined as a state of wellbeing in which an individual can cope with the normal stresses of life and can work productively. However, when a person is suffering from mental ill health their emotional wellbeing has been affected.
23/01/2020
In September 2019, The Guardian reported that a record number of mental health first aiders—140,000—were being trained across the UK. FTSE 100 companies alone were said to have trained more than 10,000 employees as mental health first aiders.
21/01/2020
Ensuring a workplace is accessible to people with disabilities is essential for promoting a happy, healthy and productive environment.
20/12/2019
The 21st century is a sleepless one, and today fatigue is all too common among the British workforce. It chiefly affects employees working abnormal hours or excessive amounts of time, but it can also be a result of poor time management on the part of the worker.
10/12/2019
Workplace Wellbeing Show is returning to ExCeL London bigger and better than ever. Register for free today to join thousands of professionals from around the world to access wellbeing excellence.
09/12/2019
When it comes to workplace wellbeing, you can’t afford to be behind the curve. Inadequate mental health provision can be catastrophic for individuals, and it harms an organisation’s productivity, too.
04/12/2019
At times, stress can be positive. It can give us impetus and drive and help us make decisions and act quickly. Too often, however, it is ruinous, and the catalyst for serious mental health issues.
24/10/2019
There is a common belief that talking about suicide with someone that is suicidal can be dangerous, especially in the workplace, as many employees find it awkward and hard to have an open dialogue with a suicidal colleague. However, this notion is being challenged by RedArc.
24/10/2019
Biophilic design might seem like a pretentious name for a simple concept, sticking a few plants in an office, but significant evidence and research suggests carefully planning a workspace or urban area around access to nature has an enormous impact on health, wellbeing, productivity, creativity and the environment.
24/10/2019
In May 2019, the World Health Organization announced that in the ICD11 (international classification of mental illnesses) there would be a new category of “burnout” as an occupational phenomenon – not a medical condition. But what causes burnout?