Articles on health and wellbeing

Health and wellbeing

Commuting can help improve work-life balance, study suggests
28 Sep 2021

But experts say the benefits are largely dependent on the type of commute, and that other routines to break up the work day are just as effective
Health and wellbeing

GPs seeing increase in work-related stress, poll finds
28 Sep 2021

Nearly three-quarters of doctors also say patients cite ineffective employer wellbeing strategies when reporting stress
Health and wellbeing

How the psychology of the office can affect employees
28 Sep 2021

There is now a huge emphasis on employers putting health and wellbeing on the corporate agenda, regardless of where their staff work, says Nerina Ramlakhan
Health and wellbeing

Half of bereaved workers return to work earlier than they would like, poll finds
23 Sep 2021

Experts say employees who have lost loved ones need to ‘feel supported and trusted’ to do what is right for them
Health and wellbeing

Employers should provide all managers with mental health training, health watchdog says
20 Sep 2021

Draft guidance from Public Health England also says leaders need to be able to adjust the workload of staff who are struggling
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Will mandatory wellbeing leave actually help employees?
14 Sep 2021

Enforced weeks off to combat burnout are only effective alongside a wider long-term strategy, argues Sam Fromson
Health and wellbeing

How to identify and support employees at risk of suicide
9 Sep 2021

Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day, Colin Grange explains how people professionals and line managers can offer help to employees who may be at risk
Health and wellbeing

How HR can support workers recovering from Covid
7 Sep 2021

With many people reporting symptoms of long Covid, HR should ensure managers are provided with the appropriate guidance to best support their staff, says Sally Hemming