Loneliness in the Workplace Loneliness is experienced across all ages. As well as being an undesirable experience in itself, chronic loneliness increases risk of mental and physical ill-health. Addressing loneliness and supporting social connections as part of workplace wellbeing has benefits for both employers and employees. The cost of loneliness to UK employers [...]
Workplace Wellbeing Wellbeing is top of everyone's mind right now. In fact, more people have experienced a mental health crisis during the coronavirus pandemic than ever previously recorded. With 60%* of UK adults believing the pandemic and lockdown restrictions have had a negative impact on their mental health. Wellbeing isn’t just about diet, [...]
Micro-Resolutions If you follow us on social media, you’ll know that in January we had a focus on Wellbeing; offering our best tips on wellbeing and supporting staff. We touched on the idea of micro-resolutions, and how they can help with those New Year’s Resolutions… which most people break on 17th January! (Some [...]
Supporting Staff Wellbeing 2020 saw unprecedented change in the way we work. Although some workers found a better work/life balance, most found the uncertainty, furlough/change to remote working, financial challenges, increased virtual meetings and loss of face to face contact difficult. Data from the UCL Covid-19 Social Study tells us that the UK [...]
Remote working: Our challenges and tips Like many companies, our People Business team have been completely remote working for a few weeks now. Whilst we’re no strangers to working from home, it’s always been occasionally, so it’s still a shift in style for us. We thought you’d be interested in the challenges we’ve [...]