If you’re ever short of content for a public speaking event, please can I recommend the National Archives (https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/explore-the-collection/explore-by-topic/health-and-welfare/nhs-posters-and-leaflets/) So interesting to see what we used to think and do for public health …..and always a great source for visuals ! It’s...
Recently, LGH have been leading projects aimed at 'reducing long-term absence' in employers in the UK. The data is pretty horrific, absence is now 55% higher than it was in 2019, mental health accounting for over 50% of this and...
It’s not a phase and we need to get line managers in the mindset to embrace the learning, the change it brings, and help them to contribute to the collaboration of thinking:The World Economic Forum projects that 44% of core worker...
…once is enough’ a saying repeated to me throughout my early career as I worked too many hours, strived for perfection and then realised you could have a ball at work, be healthy, still be successful and have balance. (I...
The campaign promotes proactive self care, including: - good nutrition and regular exercise to support general wellbeing and help maximise people’s immunity - adopting positive lifestyle choices - increasing health literacy levels in the community and in schools - supporting mental wellness by keeping connected, ensuring a sense...
I am often challenged ‘Why do we need specific campaigns for Men’s Health?’ I direct them to the research this campaign aims to raise awareness of: - The high male suicide rate- The challenges faced by boys and men at all...
CIPD recently reported that two in five of employers (42%) have hard-to- fill vacancies and according to the research completed by a large broker, close to half (46%) of the UK workers are close to burnout. It’s easier during dark...
85% of UK adults correctly identified symptoms of burnout, while 68% mistakenly identified symptoms of anxiety! This time of year, we deliver workshops to help leaders, line managers and change agents prevent and understand burnout. End of year planning, revision of budgets...
A study by Standford of 16,000 workers over 9 months found that working from home increased productivity by 13% and an Ergotron's study found that 40% of employees work longer hours at home than when in the office. As with most things in life, we need...
“This month can be dreadful for wellbeing, we are all skint, eating, drinking too much and a little stressed about what 2023 will bring” Not the best way to start a meeting about health and wellbeing, but to be honest, I hear...