By Dr Julie Denning For the first time, employers are managing five generations in the workplace. It is often presented as a challenge of difference: different values, expectations, and ways of working. But this framing risks missing the point. The real issue is not generational diversity. It is workforce health. Across all
Early intervention supporting a safe and confident return to work during cancer recovery. Following a breast cancer diagnosis in April 2023, Maria was referred by Aviva to Working To Wellbeing for specialist Vocational Rehabilitation Coaching and return to work support. This case study explores how early
Evidence showing that early intervention reduces duration of absence and overall cost We know there is an abundance of evidence that demonstrates that early intervention reduces duration of staff sickness absence and overall coststo an organization. Why is this the case, well, simply put, unhelpful health
In February, I was at a Vaccines concert at the O2 Venue in Brixton. It was absolutely brilliant and put it this way, I’ve gone from only knowing 3 of their songs, to now being their #1 fan! Whilst I was there, I noticed something (it’s
When breast cancer disrupted Kirsty’s life, returning to work felt overwhelming. Her recovery had been long and challenging, and although physically improving, she was unsure how to resume her demanding role with confidence. Through her Aviva individual income protection policy, Kirsty discovered that she could access
By Dr Julie Denning Random acts of kindness comes in all shapes and sizes, and kindness can be shared with anyone whether it's friends, family, strangers or even ourselves. This World Kindness Day, we've decided to re-share our thoughts on what kindness can be and how
By Dr Julie Denning What does it really mean to embed workforce health as a strategic business priority? If you ask AI, or read most guidance, you will find a familiar list of actions: Board-level reporting Governance structures Wellbeing strategies Line manager training Better use of data. On
We’ve previously written about Blue Monday and how it has become a self-fulfilling prophecy for people who might have already felt a bit down to feel worse on that particular day in January. We welcoming The Samaritan’s positivity of their Brew Monday campaign with open arms.
Everyone today, in my world of supporting people to return to work is going to be talking about the Mayfield Review. And rightly so. It is a landmark, once in a decade, review considering what we can do to prevent workplace absence, enable workers to
It is well known in the research literature that work is good for our health, where work provides us with a structure, a sense of normalcy, financial stability, social support and identity. The realities of being off work and living with a long-term condition are