Wellbeing and health promotion
Government’s Taylor Review response comes up short for OH
The Government’s long-awaited response to Matthew Taylor’s Review of Modern Working Practices made a lot of positive noises, but was...
Mental health in the workplace conference focuses on problems and solutions
A recent conference brought together experts on mental health in the workplace to look at the growing evidence base on...
Laying the foundations for wellbeing technology at work
The organisational culture and environment plays a critical role in supporting and sustaining effective use of wellbeing technology at work....
Mental health ‘a priority’, say CEOs, yet only one in six has a clear strategy
Nearly two-thirds (60%) of UK chief executives identify employee mental health as a priority, yet just one in six (16%)...
Toolkit encourages employers to promote healthy eating and exercise
Business in the Community and Public Health England have published a toolkit to help employers encourage healthier eating and exercise...
Occupational health research round-up: March 2018
This month’s crop of occupational health research papers includes a study showing the value of exercising mindfulness at work, the...
Does health coaching have a role in employee wellbeing?
May 2017 saw the launch of the UK Health Coaches Association. Founding members Dr Annabel Boys & Lyndy Stanway Marsh...
Six in 10 employees experience workplace stress
Almost six in 10 employees (59%) feel stressed because of their work, with those in finance, Government and healthcare under...
Occupational health research round-up: February 2018
This month’s crop of occupational health research papers includes a study showing that a quarter of UK workers would not...
Nudge theory, gamification and e-assessments: the future of employee wellbeing technology?
Employee wellbeing technology is increasingly being used to promote more healthy behaviour. In the third part of our in-depth guide...
Employers offering health and wellbeing benefits on the rise
The number of organisations with a designated fund for health and wellbeing benefits has risen by a quarter, following a...
The case for linking employee wellbeing and productivity
The UK’s productivity still lags behind that of other countries, but employers are failing to see the link between employee...
Supporting employees with sleep problems: the evidence base
As evidence grows on sleep problems among employees, Dr Paul J Nicholson examines the research to find how best employers...
The emerging role of digital in employee health & wellbeing strategies
PROMOTED| Digital tools are transforming the private healthcare market. Healthcare providers who have embraced this technology shift are moving towards a customer-centred model of care.
Toolkit aims to help employers tackle sleep deprivation
Business in the Community and Public Health England have launched a toolkit to help employers reduce the risk of sleep...
