We spend around two thirds of our waking lives at work. Yet those same workplaces can cause stress, worry, and anxiety. And despite them being places of familiarity, they are not always places of psychological safety, and when those mental health worries get too much, it can be hard to speak up and get support. … Continue reading “How to help your employees open up about mental health”
With the Great Resignation being an ongoing economic trend since 2021, it would be wise to pause for a moment and reflect on what could possibly cause such a mass exodus of the workforce at a global scale. While there are numerous reasons cited for this attrition with the pandemic being a root cause, prioritizing … Continue reading “How to measure wellbeing at work and why it’s important today”
Absenteeism and presenteeism are significant issues for companies in today’s society, and have an impact on employers. But the blame for time off shouldn’t fall solely on employees. It’s something that employers also need to address. Here we explore what absenteeism and presenteeism are, their indirect costs to employers, and how to address the rising … Continue reading “Presenteeism in the workplace: the cost to employers”
What is employee absenteeism? Employee absenteeism refers to the phenomenon where employees are absent from work on a regular basis or without prior notification. This could be due to a variety of reasons from illness, and personal or family issues, to a disinterest in work. This type of behaviour can have a detrimental impact on … Continue reading “Employee absenteeism: The cost to employers and 4 ways to tackle the problem”
Company culture is the set of values, beliefs, behaviors, customs, and social norms that shape the way employees interact and work together within an organization. A strong company culture, aligned to the company’s mission, can have a significant impact on the overall success and performance of a business. It can improve employee engagement, increase productivity, … Continue reading “How to improve company culture: 11 effective practices to implement today”
Making people redundant through employee layoffs is an extremely difficult time. In most cases, they are unavoidable, a business decision, but the process can be made a little easier for all the parties involved. Often leaders and HR managers may try their best to avoid the layoff process because each person let go is talent … Continue reading “How to support your employees during layoffs”
Innovations in digital health technology are challenging traditional bricks-and-mortar care in terms of costs, accessibility, and quality through new data insights. The enduring and continuously growing challenges to breaking down the many barriers associated with access to care are at last being remedied by new virtual care approaches that provide a better experience for everyone … Continue reading “Challenges (& Solutions) to Scaling Mental Health Benefit Programs”
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