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 […]
April 2026 is Wellbeing & Mental Health Month on HR Briefing: Make sure your solutions are part of the story!
Each month on HR Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the human resources sector – and in April we’ll be focussing on Wellbeing & Mental Health. It’s all part of our new ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help HR industry professionals find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a […]
Three in ten UK employees are ‘highly stressed’ in the workplace
Nearly a third (29%) of UK employees are facing high levels of stress at work while nearly four in ten (37%) do not believe that company leaders are taking staff wellbeing seriously, with both findings being well above international levels. That’s according to a global study by Culture Amp, which also reveals that women experience many […]
Winter Blues: Adapting your workplace for a healthier, more productive winter
Now that the clocks have gone back, it feels like winter is well and truly here – for better or for worse. With shorter days and less natural daylight, many people find that their energy, mood and focus begin to wane. Mental health issues such as seasonal affective disorder are more common than you might […]
5 tips to improve employee financial wellbeing.
Supporting employees’ financial wellbeing remains a top priority for HR leaders as financial worry remains one of the biggest causes of stress in the workplace. Here are 5 tips to improve employee financial wellbeing: MoneyFit offers employees engaging bite-sized educational videos, free mortgage webinars, employee benefit communication and up to 14% cashback on everyday spend, all […]
Why B Corp Certification Boosts Staff Well-being: Our experience
By Ann Dowdeswell, CEO Jermyn Street Design As a business committed to sustainability in all its forms, becoming B Corp had long been part of our Net-Zero goals. Achieving certification a year ahead of schedule was a proud milestone – one that not only validated our efforts across the business but also showcased the passion driving […]
Boosting employee wellbeing with benefits technology
Preventing illness is 3-4 times more cost-effective than treatment[1], with employers saving £5 for every £1 invested in mental health[2] and gaining 4.4 days of productivity per employee annually through enhanced engagement in physical health initiatives[3]. Therefore, it’s no surprise that employers are increasingly adopting preventative benefits strategies. However, many employees still face challenges in accessing […]
Majority of UK workers experience mental health issues due to financial strains
60% of UK employees report their financial situation is damaging their health, leading to stress, anxiety and, in a small percentage, suicidal thoughts. That’s according to nudge’s 2025 Global Financial Wellbeing Report, which reveals money worries are systematically undermining the mental, physical and social wellbeing of the UK workforce. The annual report, which surveyed over 11,500 […]
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING MONTH: Evaluating the new generation of apps, platforms and AI coaches
Organisations are under increasing pressure to support employee wellbeing in ways that are flexible, scalable and personalised. In response, a new generation of digital mental health tools – including AI coaches, mental health apps, digital Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) programmes and biometric wearables – has emerged as a key part of the workplace wellbeing toolkit. These tools […]