Workplace wellbeing

In this blog we explore how shared values and simple habits can help create a workplace culture that supports and champions employee wellbeing.

We’re pleased to announce the arrival of Kate Platts as our new Head of Research and Innovation here at Westfield Health.

Presenteeism has tripled over the last 10 years according to the CIPD. Yet the percentage of organisations taking steps to discourage presenteeism has halved since 2016. So whilst 86% of employers reported observing presenteeism in their organisation during the last 12 months, only a quarter have actively taken steps to address the problem.

With people getting more comfortable speaking about mental health in the workplace, how can employers make sure workers get the help they need?

With financial stress and mental health so closely linked, employers must consider how they can support their people as the cost of living rises.

Around a quarter of women in the workforce are of menopausal age, but employers can often do more to increase understanding and offer support.

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?

With employees often feeling reluctant to change, how can employers help their people engage with wellbeing both in and outside the new-normal workplace?

Workers are now expecting more than just a standard salary and benefits package, so how can employers connect with candidates’ new priorities?

We explore the emerging hot topics and trends for 2022 to reveal the top five trends which will help you to plan and prioritise your wellbeing support.

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?

With health and wellbeing at the forefront of global change for almost two years now, our latest report reveals what we can expect as we enter 2022.

With more than half (51%) of all work-related ill health cases being caused by stress, how can employers support their people in high-pressure situations?

83% of job changers say their employer could make changes to convince them to stay, so what support can HR teams provide to keep our best people on board?

As 51% of workers approach burnout, we share our tips for how managers can support their people through times of stress in honour of World Mental Health Day.

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 the UK learns to live with Covid-19, employees are reconsidering their working lives and leaders may find that their top talent is looking to change jobs.

While leaders are focusing on recovery, they could find themselves losing their best talent as workers plan to change jobs to protect their mental health.

Measuring employee wellbeing helps organisations to understand the impact of their initiatives. Read more about how to measure your employees’ wellbeing.

Small changes in behaviour have a big impact on health, productivity and absence rates, so how can we encourage people to be more active in the workplace?

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 about the return?

As an employer, you can encourage employees to increase their physical activity. Read our blog for ways you can promote physical wellbeing at work.

51% of employees say they’re worried about going into work. This World Wellbeing Week, we explore how employers can help their people thrive 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?

In recent years employee wellbeing has been brought to the forefront of the corporate agenda. Find out more about why employee wellbeing is so important.

Mental Health Awareness Week shines the spotlight on employee wellbeing once more. Post-pandemic recovery will require careful planning and robust support.