MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING MONTH: Rethinking workplace strategies, from perks to prevention
Workplace wellbeing has traditionally been defined by benefits and initiatives, from EAPs and mindfulness apps to subsidised gym memberships. While valuable, these approaches are increasingly seen as reactive, addressing symptoms rather than underlying causes. Leaders at the HR Summit are shifting focus towards preventative wellbeing strategies, embedding support into the way work is designed, managed and experienced day […]
Most wellbeing strategies aren’t strategies. Here’s what 2026 requires
The typical response to “we don’t have a wellbeing strategy” is to commission a maturity assessment. Score the organisation, identify gaps, recommend actions. It’s useful, but it isn’t a strategy. It’s a diagnostic tool dressed as one, and the sector has been measuring maturity while health outcomes deteriorate. Sickness absence hit a 15-year high in […]
The New Generation of EAP Providers
The Employee Assistance Programme market looks very different today than it did five years ago. A new generation of EAP providers, including Kyan Health, Lyra Health, and Spring Health, is replacing the old phone-and-pamphlet model with platforms that employees actually use. The shift matters. Traditional EAPs average 2–5% utilisation. Employees don’t call a helpline when […]
5 Minutes With… Ali Shalfrooshan, Director of Science Strategy at Talogy
From leadership pipelines to AI, Talogy’s Director of Science Strategy shares how organisations can make smarter, evidence-based talent decisions in an era of constant change… 1. Tell us about Talogy and the role you play in helping organisations make better talent decisions. Talogy helps organisations make better talent decisions by combining psychological science, talent expertise, and […]