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ArticleIs the workplace the best place to educate people on mental health and wellbeing?
It is widely believed that school is the primary educator when it comes to most topics and life skills, as we spend a huge amount of our time there, and essentially grow up learning what we are taught at school.
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Today’s office setup does not properly support the mental health and wellbeing of the modern workforce
Now more than ever the employee work structure is being analysed, as the covid pandemic caused many business models to change, and many are yet to go back to ‘normal’. As many businesses switched to fully remote teams, whilst others never left the office, and some have converted to a hybrid working model people are now questioning “what structure works best?”
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UK tech company Feedzai introduces new mental health and menstruation leave benefit, enabling self-care days for all employees
As we reflect on World Mental Health Day we’re sharing businesses that are taking huge steps to give employees what they need to achieve positive wellbeing in the workplace and beyond.
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News
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY: How to make mental health a priority in your workplace
It is true what they say when they say ‘your business is your employees’, ensuring that your employees are well, both physically and mentally should be a priority to every founder - and it will be a key factor in the success or failure of your business.
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Businesses are urged to join Time to Change Wales’ initiative to end discrimination in the workplace
Funded by the Welsh Government and led by two of Wales’ leading mental health charities, Adferiad Recovery and Mind Cymru, Time to Change Wales is the first national campaign established to reduce the stigma and discrimination faced by people with mental health problems in Wales.
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A quarter of disabled students feel isolated at University: A new study from Student Beans
As students enter their first term of University, the traditional freshers week, and other social activities used to get to know other students take place this month. And a time that is set to be fun and exciting for most students, can be quite different for disabled students.
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Are microbreaks the answer to extinguishing workplace burnout?
A recent study, comparing 30 years of research, looks at how effective 10-minute microbreaks could be in helping to promote positive workplace wellbeing.
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How burnout can effect your business and its employees - Advice from Wellity Global
Wellity Global reflect on the increase in burnout and how it’s impacting both organisations and employees.
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How to handle conflict with a colleague at work
A recently trending article on Linkedin saw Anne Gallo, contributing editor at Harvard Business Review share advice from her latest book on how to get along with anyone, even people you may not like…
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Partner
The effects of financial anxiety: Advice from Wellity
In their weekly blog, Wellity Global tells us about the effects of burnout and financial anxiety.
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News
Scotland is the first place to make free period products the law
Scotland has made public health history by making it the law for public settings to provide period products.
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Perks over pay: is it a sustainable way to keep your employees happy?
The Telegraph recently reported that jobseekers are increasingly valuing perks over higher pay or bonuses - and the report has made traction on Linkedin, with employers and employees giving their opinions on whether they think this is a sustainable practice.
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Insight
Upcoming awareness days you need to know: From Wellity Global
This week, Sadie Restorick and Simon Scott-Nelson, Wellity Global, reflect on the popularity of upcoming awareness days and how you can further support your team.
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Analysis
How music can increase the wellbeing in your workplace
No matter your likes, dislikes, job roles, backgrounds, or any differences you may have, there is one thing that almost all people have in common- people love music!
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Analysis
How to deal with a heatwave in the workplace; Tips from Wellity Global
This week, Sadie Restorick and Simon Scott-Nelson from Wellity Global, reflect on the UK heatwave and the importance of employers being flexible.
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Three-quarters of employees have never talked about financial wellbeing with a manager
A recent survey conducted by People Management has found that three-quarters of employees have never discussed their financial wellbeing with their manager. However, the younger generations of 18-24-year-olds are more likely to discuss their financial worries and situations with their manager.
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Workplace bullying claims are at an all-time high - how to make sure your business avoids this
In recent years we have seen many changes to the business model and employee workplace routine - with many businesses using hybrid working models, or letting go of their offices altogether, and switching to remote businesses. But it seems these new models may not be having the desired effect, as workplace bullying claims rising by 44% since last year.
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Analysis
What is leavism? Wellity Global discusses leavism, and updates us on what they’re up to
Wellity Global provides us with their latest updates and explains what leavism is and what we can do to avoid it.
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Analysis
“We were fairly flexible, about how we enabled people to choose the right work and home life balance for them”
An interview with this year’s Best use of Tech winner; DMSL
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Analysis
World Wellbeing Week: The Chairman of the British Safety Council encourages all businesses to make the wellbeing of their staff as important as their health and safety
As we celebrate World Wellbeing Week (27 June- 1 July), the Chairman of the British Safety Council, Peter McGettrick, is calling on all businesses and employers to make the wellbeing of their staff as important as their health and safety.
