Time off work due to illness or injury often means losing more than a job - it can mean losing daily structure, workplace banter, and the sense of belonging that comes from being part of a team. Forsaking that ‘water cooler’ small talk can really hit hard. This gap is where loneliness often takes
By Alyssa Russo Mental health isn't just a personal matter; it's a workplace issue. We spend a significant chunk of our lives at work - more time, perhaps, than we spend with the people we specifically choose to be around. It matters. And can therefore play a major part in our general wellbeing. The scale of the workplace wellbeing challenge is striking. Almost one million workers across
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
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
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
For those of you in the know about monthly awareness topics, you will know October puts the spotlight on both cancer and menopause. Two very important health focused topics to consider and two topics that are often discussed within a work context. That is to