Eating disorders are becoming an increasingly prevalent condition, with a report for the Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders and the Academy for Eating Disorders reporting that 8%* of US adults reported to have one in their lifetime (although the true picture is likely much higher) and BEAT, the national eating disorder … Continue reading “How to support employees with an eating disorder”
Workplace wellness is big business these days, but it can be hard to know how to look after the physical and mental health of our employees. It’s essential to not just jump on the bandwagon of corporate wellness trends, but know which ones to prioritize how to support individuals in your organization with a variety … Continue reading “The corporate wellness trends you need to be aware of in 2024 – and how to use them effectively”
Why are people from some countries happier than others? Trying to answer such a wooly question with numbers might seem like a strange exercise to engage in, and yet social science research shows there is plenty we can learn about peoples’ subjective experiences from quantitative analysis. One notable attempt at explaining what makes humans happy … Continue reading “Why some countries are happier than others?”
Around the world businesses are increasingly focused on employee wellbeing, driven by concern for productivity, a growing prevalence of disease and ill health, and rising healthcare costs. According to a report by Market.us, the global corporate wellness market size is expected to be worth around USD 100.8 billion by 2032 from USD 56.63 billion in … Continue reading “What to think about when rolling out a global Employee Assistance Program”
Workplace bullying is a big issue, and seems to be on the rise. Research in 2021 from the Workplace Bullying Institute found that 30% have direct experience of being bullied, rising to 43.2% for those doing remote work. Bullying in the workplace is intolerable, and employers need to do all they can to not just … Continue reading “Workplace bullying – top tips to address it as an employer, and what employees can do to look after themselves”
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”
Our latest research All Worked Up (a series we have run in the US, UK and Australia) found that one in four employees are experiencing clinically significant symptoms of anxiety and depression, and it’s a trend seen across organisations of all sizes, from small business to large enterprise. Whilst large organisations typically have more extensive … Continue reading “7 ways small business leaders can improve employee mental health”
How being a parent affects mental health Having a child, or bringing one up, can be challenging. As well as affecting routine, finances and career, there can be significant impacts on parents’ mental health. At the most severe scale, the World Health Organization estimates that about 10% of pregnant women and 13% of women who … Continue reading “Parents and mental health – 8 ways employers can support parental mental health”
There is no denying that for young workers and recent graduates falling in Generation Z, things can be a bit tough. A mix of a lack of financial security and job security that previous generations had, a ubiquitous use of technology in their everyday life, growing social media use, the very real prevalence of climate … Continue reading “Gen Z and mental health – 5 ways employers can support Gen Z employees with mental health”
Employee engagement is increasingly being recognised as a critical factor that contributes to the growth of an organization. Employees are an invaluable part of an organisation, playing an important role in its success. Recognising this, the article highlights what employee engagement means, why it is important, and ways to increase employee engagement for a more … Continue reading “7 ways to improve employee engagement for a more productive workplace”
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