Covid

Understand the challenges of flu season and learn proactive strategies to support employee health and productivity this winter.

The past two years have revealed new perspectives and people are expecting permanent changes to how they work, but what’s the top priority for UK workers?

With employees taking an average of 3.36 mental health days of in 2021, how can business leaders support their people in the post-Covid workplace?

For those struggling with the after-effects of Covid infection, fatigue can be debilitating. How can employers support their people when they return to work?

During lockdown people have been neglecting their oral hygiene. As dental practices open it’s time to get back into the routine of going for regular check-ups.

The pandemic has caused many people to rethink their priorities, and now 16m workers may vote with their feet. So how can employers convince them to stay?

As UK businesses start living the new normal, we explore our latest research into how employee wellbeing programmes are affected by company size.

With Covid-19 restrictions coming to an end, how can employers in the hardest hit sectors support their people’s wellbeing through the transition?

As restrictions ease, employees are worried about their health at work. So how can employers ease the transition for those who are nervous?

51% of employees say they’re worried about going to work. We explore how employers can help their people in the new normal.

As lockdown eases, many workers are still unclear on their employer’s expectations for the future, with opinions divided across different sectors.

With 51% of employees anxious about going into the workplace, there’s one thing HR can do to make the return a success — and that’s to listen.

After over a year of disruption due to Covid-19, how are people feeling about the future of work and what can employers do to help them to thrive?

After a long period of uncertainty and adaptation, what is the future of work? Our latest report looks at what the workforce needs to thrive in the new normal.

As England continues on its path to post-Covid economic recovery, we reflect on our research into the employee wellbeing experience during this difficult year.

The end of lockdown provides an opportunity for business leaders to be proactive, using employee feedback and wellbeing support to drive culture change.

59% of HR leaders want to do more in terms of wellbeing but company culture prevents it, so how can you win buy-in from leaders and improve the health of your people?

While productivity is affected by many factors, wellbeing is one area where organisations can take control to improve the health of their people and drive performance.

After a year of uncertainty, employees will be looking to leadership teams for wellbeing support as they navigate the post-lockdown workplace.

As the workforce continues to face change and uncertainty, business leaders have a valuable opportunity to develop employee wellbeing and boost productivity.

As we launch our Coping after Covid report, we examine the business impact of Covid-19 and how wellbeing can drive productivity and improve workplace culture.

Research about the impact wellbeing can have on performance and productivity, and the role wellbeing should play in pandemic recovery.

With homeworking and social distancing still in place across the country, who is responsible for mental health support, and how can they ensure it’s effective?

We explore our latest research into workplace wellbeing during covid-19 to reveal where support is needed the most.

Explore the results of our study into workplace wellbeing across England to uncover the business and mental health impact of Covid-19.

An overview of the key findings from our latest research into the effects of Covid-19 on workplace mental health and wellbeing.

The global health crisis has started a conversation that’s been well overdue – it’s time to start seeing wellbeing as a critical investment, not an expense.

Introducing our latest report about the hidden cost of the Covid pandemic to UK businesses and their people

We asked 1,600 employees and HR leaders across England about their health and wellbeing to explore the mental health impact of Covid.

This short report explores a year of health and wellbeing in UK homes and workplaces, using search data, survey feedback and social media trends.

As 2020 comes to an end, we reflect on a turbulent year of change and examine a year of health and wellbeing in UK homes and workplaces.

Our study looks at the physical and mental wellbeing of the country focusing on our changing experiences, attitudes and expectations of work.

With winter fast approaching and the UK re-entering lockdown, how can HR leaders reduce employee stress?

Businesses need to be able to think creatively and strategically in order to create a new way of working that can flex with the times.

Parenthood during the pandemic has been a polarising experience. Juggling work alongside household pressures has seen a decline in mental health, with parents now the most likely to prioritise work-life balance in future roles.

The coronavirus pandemic has hit the UK and the global economy in a way that we have not seen since the 1930s.

Whilst working from home has caused increased pressures, we’ve also seen positive outcomes as a result of our new found flexibility.

Between gyms being closed, no fitness classes and outdoor exercise limited, we looked at how lockdown has affected our physical wellbeing.

What started as a short-term response to coronavirus looks set to change how we work and what we expect from our ‘new normal’.

From a word that few people had heard of to an everyday part of conversation, furlough has been one of the major topics and sources of debate throughout the coronavirus outbreak.

The majority of the UK’s workforce has now spent nearly three months in lockdown, leaving businesses to adopt new ways of working.

Whilst many of us have had our normal work routines turned upside down over the past few months, key workers have carried on going in.

Even before the outbreak, there was a growing mental health crisis in the UK with one in four adults experiencing mental illness each year.

Though many businesses are taking steps towards returning to work, remote working is set to remain a key part of how we do business, with 45% of employees saying they’ll work remotely more often in the future according to our latest piece of research.

From shops reopening to EU countries lifting border controls, we’re thinking about going “back to normal” following the coronavirus outbreak.

As restrictions surrounding the coronavirus lockdown begin to be lifted, many businesses are starting the transition to a new form of normality. However, the world of work is not where we left it.

The boundaries between work and home are more blurred than ever at the moment, making it hard to switch off.

There is lots of support out there to help you through this difficult time. We’ve listed some information sources, but if you’re struggling with anxiety or depression, reach out to your GP for further support.

If you spend hours a day reading all the breaking news stories and managing worry, it’ll make isolation much more stressful.

With the stress of routine change, thinking about the health of those around us, many of us will find ourselves worrying more than usual.

Worrying is when we keep going over something in our mind feeling uneasy or concerned about it and not really coming to any solution.

When we talk about giving our immune system a boost, we tend to think of it as one thing that needs a jump start.

What makes a diet healthy and how easy is it for us to achieve in lockdown? Read our blog for some tips and advice on healthy eating.

When we think about rest and recovery, we nearly always think about sleep, but managing your energy levels throughout the day is also important for being productive and feeling our best.

At times of change and stress, it’s easy to let your wellbeing take a backseat. But the first step in being able to cope with change-related stress is by listening to and meeting your own needs.

Faced with this new normal, it’s a good time to think about productivity techniques that can help you boost your concentration and get things ticked off your to-do list.

Whether it’s a new job or a new way of working, something difficult or something positive, change can be tough and may take its toll on our mental health.

Leading a 100-year-old business comes with responsibility. Find out what I’ve learned as a business leader to create conditions for success.

Between new routines and health worries, it’s a stressful time. Staying on top of stress is crucial for our physical and mental wellbeing.

Spend some time to increase your professional development within your job or even a brand new skill that you want to learn.

10 great ideas for keeping busy when you’re in isolation during the coronavirus pandemic

10 ways stay in touch even when you’re in isolation from coronavirus

Why rest is so important in fighting coronavirus

5 free e-book resources to help to keep busy during COVID-19 isolation.

hints and tips on how to stay hydrated during coronavirus.

Why you should stay active in coronavirus isolation with 5 exercises to do at home

Read about what you should do if you’re showing symptoms of COVID-19 and they’re not getting any better.

How long to stay at home for if you think you have coronavirus or live with someone who does

Find out why some coronavirus cases need intensive care and some don’t.

Learn more about viral load and how it impacts coronavirus

More information on the recommended treatments for coronavirus and what you should do

Read more about the symptoms of covid-19, caused by novel coronavirus

Working from home can be tough for everyone. Read our five tips for boosting your wellbeing during coronavirus.

How to set up your workspace when working from home during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Hints and tips on how to create a routine when working from home during coronavirus

Read more about why social distancing is so important to stop the spread of Covid-19

Understanding social distancing with Covid-19

As of Monday 23rd March, the UK government has introduced significant restrictions on movement in an attempt to limit the spread of the virus.

Guidance on how businesses can effectively respond to COVID-19 and minimise the risk of employees contracting the virus and spreading it in the workplace.

Here we look at how to manage sick pay when it comes to those who are self-isolating or fall ill with coronavirus.

Communication is paramount in protecting your business, as everybody has an important role to play in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

It’s important to only use trustworthy sources when seeking coronavirus advice. Here is a list of regularly updated, reliable sources of COVID-19 info.

With government advice in relation to COVID-19 being updated on a daily basis, here’s how you can develop a response plan to keep employees up to date.

With COVID-19 having such a big impact on daily life, we wanted to let you know the ways in which your health cash plan can help you during this uncertain time.

Our CEO, Dave Capper, talks about the pandemic panic surrounding the current coronavirus outbreak.