I believe that unless many companies fix their workplace culture, their efforts to improve employee health, will be significantly hindered. Let me give you an example. A fast-growing company that sells digital solutions has been the ‘labour of love’ of a successful former sales director. In fact,...
For many working people, late Autumn marks the time when we leave our homes for work in the dark, and by the time we get back in the evening it’s already night time. It seems like we’ve suddenly gone from long sunny days and never...
Thriving Workplaces is very happy to launch our new members-only online area to complement our support offer for engaged workplaces. No more endlessly searching online for workplace health initiatives, research and resources - we’ve done the hard work for you! This is a one-stop-shop for all...
To establish an effective plan for health and wellbeing in your workplace, it is important to find out what the health priorities of your workforce are; do you have a lot of smokers? Is there a high level of stress? You might already have an...
During my career, I have had no less than three immediate line managers and three other close colleagues retire early because of ill health. All six, in my opinion, were caused at least in part by work related pressure and stress. I don’t believe the situation is...
The damage caused to your health by smoking is well documented, but the damage doesn’t end there - smoking is also bad for business! Smokers take between 1 and 2.7 more sick days off per year compared to non-smokers as well as more breaks, which leads...
Know your numbers week is all about finding out more about your blood pressure, free checks are being given to 250,000 adults this week! Your blood pressure is just as important to know as your height and weight and you need to take action if...
“I’m too tired today, I’ll start again tomorrow” “I have to stay late at work so I don’t have time” “Family life is getting in the way” Sound familiar? We’re all guilty of making these excuses for not working out, I know I am! My current most used...
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Establishing a culture of health and wellbeing in a workplace takes time and research and it can be difficult to know where to start or what your next steps should be. The Workplace Wellbeing Charter is one of the most useful tools in planning health...
