Health and wellbeing in the workplace is a huge topic, from smoking to mental health, it can be hard to know where to start. Although we encourage a holistic health and wellbeing strategy, this is for the long term and prioritisation is important to prevent...
This month on the blog we are going to be focusing on our newly up and running members only area, and some of the most valuable (we think!) resources we link to on the site. Since Mental Health is the by far the most common...
Companies whose main measures are financial, will eventually see their finances suffer. Having worked with many different companies in recent years, I’ve experienced a wide range of management approaches and styles. I’ve noticed that one thing that sets successful and less successful companies apart, is what they...
As you probably know, we are midway through Dry January, thousands of people across the country are giving up booze in a reaction to overindulgence during the festive period. But is there any benefit to giving up alcohol for just one month of the year?...
Norfolk County Council is excited to host a free Work and Health Event at The King’s Centre in Norwich on 2 February 2018 from 9.15am to 4pm and we have the pleasure of inviting you. This free event is for businesses that would like to improve...
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...