Health & Wellbeing

Research from the World Health Organisation has found that a quarter of adults around the world don’t get the sufficient levels of physical activity needed to live a healthy lifestyle. Businesses should take note of this, as there is a direct correlation between exercise and workplace productivity. In fact, a study by the University of Otago in […]

Around 90,000 workers in the UK take some sort of mid-life career break every year, whether it’s to travel the world, look after a loved one, or seek a new opportunity. It is fair to say that, as you jump on the career ladder, you are expected to stick to one profession or move seamlessly from […]

The term burnout has been mentioned a lot in recent years, but what exactly is it? Burnout is a state of emotional, mental and physical exhaustion that comes as a result of overworking or excessive professional responsibility. A 2023 report found that almost half of UK workers are experiencing burnout and work-related stress, costing the […]

Let’s explore what neurodiversity is, why it’s essential for businesses to embrace it, and how you can create a more inclusive environment for neurodivergent individuals. What is Neurodiversity? This term neurodiversity encompasses a variety of conditions, including autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, among others. Neurodiversity is the idea that neurological differences are just as valid as […]

Dyslexia, a prevalent learning difficulty, affects a significant portion of the global population. While it primarily impacts reading and writing skills, it doesn’t reflect an individual’s overall intelligence or potential. In the workplace, supporting dyslexia is not just about compliance but also about creating an inclusive environment where every employee can shine. In this post, […]

It’s no secret that humans’ failure to recycle plastic correctly is destroying our oceans and killing our sea life – with a report revealing that the global beauty industry alone produces 120 billion units of plastic waste each year. Plastic Free July should encourage this industry to make more environmentally friendly choices. So, how can beauty brands […]

Employee Appreciation Day is a special occasion to honour the hardworking individuals who contribute their time and efforts to make your company thrive. The unofficial holiday, celebrated on the first Friday in March (Which for 2024, is March 1st 2024), provides an great opportunity for employers to promote a positive work environment. While employees don’t […]

A new study from Vitality Health Insurance has revealed that 70% of Brits prioritise their physical health over their mental wellbeing, particularly in work environments. With many still believing that physical ailments are taken more seriously than mental health issues, this points to the wider issue of workplaces not considering their employee’s psychological safety within their company culture.  […]

A new survey conducted by Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance, the provider of personal guarantee insurance to small business owners, to mark Mental Health Awareness Week, 15-21 May 2023 has uncovered the emotional cost of being your own boss during the cost of living crisis. The owners of smaller businesses which took part in the survey employ 2 to 10 […]