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As part of our ongoing interview series with those doing great work in the employee wellbeing space, we spoke to David Sheridan, founder of work2050 and our lead consultant for our Sustainable Living and Wellbeing offering. SWW: Tell us more about the work2050...
We spoke to Becky Broughall, Colleague Experience & Wellbeing Lead at Pets at Home, for the latest in our employee wellbeing insights series. This series sees us interviewing those at the heart of this increasingly important area and here, Becky takes us through...
As part of our series of interviews with those carrying out sterling work in the employee wellbeing space, we were delighted to talk to Deborah Saberi from MSI Reproductive Choices. Deborah is the company's Global Head of Learning, Development and Wellbeing and she...
As part of our new series of interviews with those carrying out great work in the employee wellbeing space, we loved having a chat with Beth Pollard from Covéa Insurance. Beth is a key member of the company's wellbeing committee and has been at the forefront of its...
Employee wellbeing surveys are a big part of our offer and as you can probably imagine, those we’ve worked on in the past two years have all referenced Covid and its associated consequences in some way. Covid's impact on work has undoubtedly been profound, and it's...
As part of our series of interviews with those carrying out sterling work in the employee wellbeing space, we spoke to Rebecca Cook, Associate Director at Charlton Morris, the Leeds-based recruitment specialists which has recently introduced a four day working...
As part of our series of interviews with those carrying out sterling work in the employee wellbeing space, we spoke to Linda Nguyen, HR Manager at Waste Creative, a company which last year was recognised by Campaign Magazine in its 'Best Places to Work' awards. SWW:...
As part of our series of interviews with those carrying out sterling work in the employee wellbeing space, we were pleased to talk to Charlie Lucas and Simon Cook, co-founders of the health and fitness company Apex Rides. SWW: Can you describe any initiatives Apex...
Imposter Syndrome - the feeling that our successes and achievements are attributed to luck and not because of our skillset or expertise - is a term we are hearing more often these days. It is said that 70% of people experience, will experience or experienced it at...
At the 2021 Global Healthy Workplace Awards, the US car sharing company Avail landed the prestigious SME Employer Award for its recently established wellness program, Avail U; a scheme that focuses on enhancing its employees emotional, physical, financial, and...
The third part of our series of Q&As with those leading the way with employee wellbeing, sees Katy Sharpe from Guerillascope supplying the answers. Katy is the Managing Director at the full service media agency and is actively involved in its employee mental...
How many times have you heard the word stress mentioned this week? How many times have you said it to someone about yourself in the last month? Pre-covid, research found that more people in the Western world are experiencing more stress today than ever before. We also...
As part of our new series of interviews with those carrying out sterling work in the employee wellbeing space, we were delighted to talk to Kasia Kuchnicka from the Royal Albert Hall. Kasia is a key member of the Hall's Wellbeing Network and the prestigious venue...
Juggling parenting and a career can be challenging for many and can often leave parents feeling exhausted, with little time spent on their own wellbeing. Thankfully, more businesses are appreciating how tough it can be for parents in their workforce and are supporting...
At the recent Global Healthy Workplace Awards, HSBC landed the accolade of Best Multinational enterprise, demonstrating to the judges its outstanding achievement in promoting a safe and healthy work environment complementary to the business performance of the...
A focus on employee physical health, exercise and physical activity is given as much importance as mental health here at shine. Of course the two are intrinsically linked, as many studies, like this one from the Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare, show. It can...
This article first appeared in StartUp Magazine's July/August 2021 issue. You can access the full issue here. Cast your mind back two years. Yes, to summer 2019 when words such as Covid, coronavirus, lockdown, vaccine and isolation were not part of our daily lexicon....
Since our inception, we have run a large number of surveys for companies looking to understand the issues staff face when it comes to their wellbeing, and often we see sleep as an area that employees are struggling with. Studies have shown that two thirds of us don’t...
Whilst we’re locked down in our homes most working parents are reminded that balancing home schooling, childcare, and Zoom calls is a daily challenge. And yet, whilst our environments, family and work set up are all different, there is comfort in experiencing the same...
2020 has been an unprecedented year for the workplace. The ‘new normal’ we have all had to adapt to has created pros and cons for physical workspaces and employees alike. Maintaining employee wellbeing while working from home became a key business issue – something...
In recent posts we have seen how SMEs have run a variety of initiatives and programmes to help their employees' wellbeing whilst working from home. We now take a look at Buffer, the international social media business, which can provide something of a working from...
Considering introducing an employee wellbeing programme in 2021, but concerned about the financial outlay and where to begin? Fear not, as it does not take a huge chunk of cash to create a successful wellbeing programme for your staff. However, you do need to invest...
Let’s start with some questions…. How can businesses sustain good wellbeing practices at work that can adapt in an ever-changing world? Can organisations maintain good wellbeing programmes and initiatives for their employees as work and lifestyles are transitioning?...
Innocent Drinks probably needs no introduction. The healthy drinks brand which began in 1999 making smoothies and has now branched into other drinks like coconut water and juices. It employs 600 staff across Europe and Asia, with the majority working in their quirkily...
Here at Shine we challenge the idea, held by many, that staff wellbeing programmes are exclusive to large companies with resources to invest. However, this example shows again that smaller companies can still reap the benefits when promoting employee wellbeing.Austin...