As a recent Organisational Psychology masters graduate, and with a passion for employee wellbeing, I was eager to be part of MAD World Summit 2020, having heard so many good things about it. For obvious reasons this year’s event was held online, but that didn’t stop...

In the run-up to World Mental Health Day 2020, we've been hosting a series of webinars designed to engage, inspire and give our mental health a welcome boost in these challenging times. On October 9th, we hosted an engaging panel session, discussing mental health in...

Implementing wellbeing initiatives can often seem like a daunting task for a smaller sized business. However as we’ve seen with other recent examples, many SMEs are excelling with their wellbeing offering, and providing support for employees which doesn’t break the...

With lockdown restrictions easing, we’ve been working with clients on how wellbeing can be maintained when employees return to workplaces and in particular how social distancing in the workplace can be implemented. While we know things won’t go back to normal for some...

The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has had a ripple effect around the world and extra preventative measures are being put in place in an attempt to prevent further spread of the virus. With that, more and more employees are now working from home.Of course for some...

Whether sitting at desks or in an operational role, the demand for a massage service is high on employees’ lists of things that would improve their wellbeing. In fact, we’ve found that one of the most common requests for workplace wellbeing activities from staff is...

Mindfulness is a buzzword at the moment, especially in the health and wellbeing world… but what about the professional world? Can mindfulness at work yield business benefits? And will mindfulness ever be truly accepted in the workplace or will it often be seen as a...

In 2019, conversations around mental health are now much more common and as a society, we are undoubtedly more accepting of mental health problems. And while we can give ourselves a collective pat on the back for this, there’s still work to be done, particularly...

We all know that exercise is good for us, and most are aware that it benefits not just our physical health but also our emotional wellbeing. So we try and prioritise it, but so often something else ‘more important’ comes up. Have you ever worried that you won’t meet a...

I first came across Rob Stephenson last year, when I was involved in the Mad World event which covers mental health in the workplace. Rob was embarking on an incredible physical challenge, the MindCycle Tour, which involved cycling the full length of the Tour de...

Offering free fruit at work has had some bad press of late in the employee wellbeing field. Many in the sector are quick to point out that businesses need to do more than just provide fruit (we agree) and the British Safety Council made this point by tilting its 2018...

If you’d like to boost employees’ productivity and job performance, ensure they are regularly taking breaks at work – they are essential for them staying healthy, happy, creative, and focused at work. However, a large proportion of workers don’t take enough breaks...

If you’re looking to develop your understanding of mental health in the workplace, there are now a number of events in the UK that can help. Such events were not around just a couple of years ago, but with more conversations now taking place around mental health in...

Studies suggest that spending time outdoors can relieve stress and boost feelings of happiness and improve overall wellbeing, so if your workplace is located near a public park or green space, you should consider this a blessing. Such spaces can be used for pre and...

Supporting employees with a mental health problem can be a difficult time for both employer and employee, particularly if a member of staff has to take some time off work. Thankfully there are some fine resources freely available that can make managing this difficult...

Studies have shown that plants help reduce stress, enhance employee mood, boost productivity, and improve air quality. So it’s worth investing in some plants in the workplace to help enhance your employees’ wellbeing.Research from Norway provides some great evidence...

While awareness of the benefits of employee wellbeing – for both individuals and companies – is on the rise, there are still often the need to make a business case for considering or investing in a staff wellbeing programme. Unfortunately, one in four employees has...

I recently found out about Mad World Forum, a conference aiming to eradicate stigma and spark a new era of mental health and wellbeing in the workplace'. The conference and exhibition takes place on October 9 at etc venues on London's Bishopgate and is Europe's only...