Cultivating Wellbeing Companies are realising that attracting and retaining top talent extends beyond traditional benefits and monetary incentives. In today’s fast-paced world, where stress and burnout are increasingly prevalent, prioritising employee wellbeing is not just a trend; it’s a necessity. Businesses that invest in the holistic wellbeing of their employees are not only retaining their existing talent but also becoming magnets for new, skilled professionals. Here’s why wellbeing is the cornerstone of talent retention and attraction in the workplace: Fostering a Healthy Work-Life Balan ..read more

The American Institute of Stress estimated that workplace stress and poor wellbeing costs U.S. employers approximately $300 billion annually in absenteeism, turnover, reduced productivity, and healthcare expenses. Poor wellbeing is a growing problem in the workplace, and many organisations are beginning to take notice. However, addressing the symptoms of poor wellbeing, such as absenteeism, presenteeism, and high turnover rates, is not enough. To truly improve employee wellbeing, organisations must address the root causes of the problem. Here are three key reasons why organisations should focu ..read more

Workplace wellbeing has become a hot topic in recent years, and for good reason. Numerous studies have shown that employee wellbeing is directly linked to organisational performance, and organisations are increasingly recognising the importance of creating a culture that prioritises employee health and happiness. However, many organisations struggle to create a workplace culture that truly supports employee wellbeing. In this article, we’ll explore why culture is the key to workplace wellbeing success, and how organisations can create a culture that supports employee health and happiness. Why ..read more

Driving a culture of wellbeing requires more than a group of champions or staff that are trained in mental health first aid. The problem with workplace wellbeing is that it always tends to break down when it comes to demonstrating a return on investment. Typically, this is because organisations care more about looking as though they are doing the right thing rather than adopting a serious approach to wellbeing that is driven from the top. It seems to me that organisations and their senior leaders are getting stuck in this negative vicious cycle which helps explain why wellbeing never seems to ..read more

Creating a healthy high-performance culture in the workplace is no easy feat, but it’s an essential aspect of any successful organisation. While the responsibility for fostering a positive work environment falls on everyone, managers play a particularly critical role in building a culture that promotes productivity, engagement, and success. So, what exactly can managers do to build a healthy high-performance culture in the workplace? Here are five key strategies to consider: Lead by Example One of the most effective ways for managers to foster a culture of excellence is to lead by example. Thi ..read more

Culture change – why you should be prioritising a wellbeing strategy for your organisation   In the rapidly evolving and highly competitive business landscape of today, organisations are increasingly acknowledging the crucial role of fostering a positive and supportive work culture. A key strategy employed to achieve this is prioritising the implementation of a comprehensive wellbeing strategy that encompasses the physical, mental, and emotional health of employees. By making a dedicated investment in employee wellbeing, organisations stand to gain a multitude of benefits, such as heighte ..read more

A manager’s role in building a healthy high performance culture   Creating a healthy high-performance culture in the workplace is no easy feat, but it’s an essential aspect of any successful organisation. While the responsibility for fostering a positive work environment falls on everyone, managers play a particularly critical role in building a culture that promotes productivity, engagement, and success. So, what exactly can managers do to build a healthy high-performance culture in the workplace? Here are five key strategies to consider: Lead by Example One of the most effective ways fo ..read more

A new approach to healthy profits   As the founder and owner of a business I understand the importance of profit. I recognise that it helps our business stay financially healthy and provides us with the opportunity to keep doing more good things over the long term. When I think about the word profit I start reflecting on why it has become such a dirty word within the world of business. Too often, it is because of the way it is achieved which is at the detriment of people’s health. What concerns me is the unhealthy obsession that we have with profits and how individuals and organisati ..read more

It’s one where leaders, managers and front line team members understand and play their role in maintaining a healthy culture. Because healthy people means healthy profit. After speaking with hundreds of well-being leaders over the past 5 years. One thing is really obvious. Like beer to Homer Simpson. Well-being has turned into the source of and solution to – all of their problems. It’s not (entirely) their fault. The business case is simple but opaque. High staff churn, absenteeism and worse yet, presenteeism, is obviously expensive to anyone who can see (and feel) it but it’s difficult t ..read more

Burnout is a problem that can’t be solved without changing work culture. More meditation, extra yoga, further self-care, additional team building days, time off from work and a ping pong table in the cafeteria are not the solution to a problem that is widespread across the globe. Employers need to stop blaming employees for not being tough or resilient enough and instead address the true issues within their culture that are damaging wellbeing and focus on building cultures that positively contribute to life and wellbeing. There is not a one size fits all approach to addressing burnout and it i ..read more