Employers, office managers, and team leaders all have a responsibility for the wellbeing of their workforce, from in-house full-timers to remote contractors. We’ve identified the leading factors that may impact on employee wellbeing, and added some practical suggestions to consider. What are the workplace factors that may impact on wellbeing? How we work has changed dramatically over recent decades, with technology and hybrid working just two of the many factors transforming what work looks like for the modern employee. For many people, this means a blurring of the barriers between work and ho ..read more

Wellbeing in the workplace affects individuals, both at work and at home, and can even have an impact long after the employee has stopped working. That’s why workplace wellness has to be the responsibility of both employers and the individuals themselves. There are many personal factors that may impact wellbeing in the workplace, from demographics and personality traits to exercise behaviours and lifestyle choices. Whilst employers can influence workplace factors, individual employees have the power to control their personal choices and behaviours. What are the personal factors that may impact ..read more

According to the Office for National Statistics, just under half of UK employees (49%) either work from home or have the option to do so. This level has greatly accelerated since before the Covid pandemic, when just 4.7% of UK employees worked from home. Generally, it is something that we very much like to do. Worldwide, 61% of workers have a ‘very positive’ view of remote working, with commonly reported benefits including: An improved work life balance Having fewer distractions Being able to complete tasks more quickly Improved health and wellbeing However, it isn’t always everyone’s cup of ..read more

Superdrug is one the UK’s leading health and beauty retailers with c.800 stores in the UK and Ireland, and 15.7 million Health and Beautycard customers. They join the likes of AXA Health, IWG, and Tesco Clubcard in selecting Hussle as the pathway for customers to find and use gyms and health clubs across the country. The benefit launched last month through Superdrug’s VIP Rewards programme and will be promoted via email, social, and a POS campaign which will run throughout the course of 2024. To qualify, customers must be registered on the VIP Rewards scheme and spend a minimum of £300 with Su ..read more

Hussle makes it easier for AXA Health members to access gyms, pools, and spas across the UK. AXA Health is part of one of the world’s largest insurance families, helping people in accessing the medical care that they need, for over 75 years. AXA Health have been working with Hussle, the UK’s leading fitness marketplace, for over two years now, to provide its members with flexible access to fitness facilities, wherever they are. Hussle was originally selected to ensure AXA Health policy holders would have access to multiple health and wellbeing centres across the UK, regardless of location or b ..read more

Above: Hussle and EGYM leaders (left to right): Patrick Meininger, Chief Financial Officer at EGYM; Nicolas Stadtelmeyer, Managing Director at EGYM Wellpass; Neil Harmsworth, Chief Operating Officer at Hussle; Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer, Chief Executive Officer at EGYM; and Jamie Ward, Chief Executive Officer at Hussle. UK and European leaders in corporate fitness unite in move to help elevate employee wellbeing across the continent Munich/London, 27 March 2024. Hussle, the UK fitness marketplace, has been acquired by EGYM, the global fitness technology and corporate health innovation leader ..read more

Hussle makes it easier for AXA Health members to access gyms, pools, and spas across the UK. AXA Health is part of one of the world’s largest insurance families, helping people in accessing the medical care that they need, for over 75 years. AXA Health have partnered with Hussle, the UK’s leading fitness marketplace, for over two years now, to provide its members with flexible access to fitness facilities, wherever they are. Hussle was originally selected to ensure AXA Health policy holders would have access to multiple health and wellbeing centres across the UK, regardless of location or budg ..read more

Musculoskeletal injuries are a common workplace challenge for employers and employees. Whether they happen at work, or affect an individual’s ability to do their job, injuries are a risk everyone is keen to avoid. In this article, we explore how to prevent musculoskeletal injuries at work. Are you an employer? Hussle now offer flexible, discounted access to our fitness venues as an employee benefit. Learn more. What are the common causes of musculoskeletal injuries at work? Musculoskeletal injuries affect the joints, bones, and muscle tissue and include back pain, RSI, strains, and sprains ..read more

It’s easy to let physical fitness slip down the priority list at work. Back to back meetings and pressing deadlines leave little time for being active during the work day. But there are compelling reasons to encourage fitness in the workplace. Employee wellbeing has proven links to productivity, reduced absenteeism, and overall satisfaction at work. Employee fitness is the responsibility of both employer and individual. But as an employer, it falls on you encourage engagement and promote the opportunities on offer. In this article, we look at how to encourage fitness in the workplace with the ..read more

As we continue in our series of features, welcoming expert guest bloggers from the health and fitness industry, we were delighted to invite Danny Kavanagh, Group Fitness Manager at one of the UK’s largest fitness and wellness management service providers, 3d leisure to write for us. Danny believes that contributing to someone’s journey towards better health isn’t just about the individual themself, but it can have a widespread positive impact within families, communities, and societies as a whole. Fostering healthier lifestyles aligns with Danny’s core values of compassion, empathy, and the de ..read more