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”
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”
According to a WHO report, 15% of working adults were estimated to have a mental health disorder in 2019. Mental health has been a hot topic since the start of the pandemic in January 2020. The pandemic provided employees with the opportunity to reflect on the importance of how their mental health impacts their quality … Continue reading “5 tips for managing employees with mental health issues”
Importance of virtual wellness activities for remote employees With the rise of hybrid working, as a result of technological advances and accelerated by the pandemic, more and more companies have remote employees. Remote workers might be in different geographical locations, different time zones, or have responsibilities that mean that they can’t come into the office. … Continue reading “11 virtual wellness activities and ideas for remote employees”
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”
Why is it important to invest in creating a happy working environment? We spend a large proportion, even the majority, of our waking lives at work. So workplace happiness is essential for overall life satisfaction. When we feel stressed, overloaded, close to burning out or anxious about work it spills over into all areas of … Continue reading “8 simple ways to cultivate a happy workplace to boost employee morale”
Deadlines, meetings and endless piles of work can create stress that often leads to hitting a breaking point. Perhaps your responsibilities and duties cause residual stress that builds up over time. In a 2018 study, the UK-based Mental Health Foundation found that “74% of people have felt so stressed they have been overwhelmed or unable … Continue reading “Burnout: signs, impact, recovery and coping strategies”
The fast past nature of the modern workplace, with deadlines, competing priorities, stakeholder needs and constant communication means that workplace stressors are taking their toll on the physical wellbeing and mental health of employees. We may not be able to avoid some workplace stress, but we can manage how we bounce back from it. That’s … Continue reading “Workplace resilience: Why it’s important and 7 ways to build resilience at work”
What is diversity and why is it so important today? Diversity refers to the various differences and similarities among individuals, such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, physical ability, mental health, abilities, and more. Embracing diversity helps to create a more equitable and inclusive society, where everyone has an equal opportunity to … Continue reading “The importance of mental health diversity in the workplace”
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