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...
…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...
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...
Did you know in the UK, less than 3% of colleagues moved jobs in the last 4th quarter 2022 and ONS reported from December 2022 to February 2023, the estimated number of vacancies fell by 51,000 on the quarter to...
German researchers have reported that replacing 30 minutes of social media use per day with physical activity can enhance emotional well-being and reduce stress. Ruhr-Universitätt reported that the benefits of exercise lingered as much as 6 months after the end of their study. As...
“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...
As the dark nights creep up upon those of us who work remotely, it’s time to check that we have healthy habits when we spend all day in virtual meetings. Our mental health and energy can be drained, by a day...
More and more brilliant employers are committing and taking the first steps to providing health and wellbeing campaigns for their colleagues. The benefits are huge, both for the companies and the individuals and I am often asked for top tips...
The CIPD reported (April 2022) - increased stress or mental health problems through people working remotely (44%) - difficulty in working as expected for employees who lack space or privacy when working from home (43%) - and employee conflict due to the challenges...
Now is a great time to ask your teams to consider their wellbeing plans for the next couple of months. Here are some of our suggestions to get you started: A – Activity – get out, get walking and plan those winter daily walks before...