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 […]
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING MONTH: The importance of empathetic, psychologically informed leadership
Forward-thinking organisations are shifting from passive support to proactive engagement, embedding mental health into the fabric of organisational culture – and it starts with leadership. Senior HR professionals attending the HR Summit are recognising that a sustainable mental health strategy must go beyond access to helplines or wellness apps. It requires training leaders at all levels […]
April 2025 is Wellbeing & Mental Health Month on HR Briefing: Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on HR Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the human resources sector – and in March 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 […]
Gender wellbeing issues are challenging DE&I progress in UK organisations
Key imbalances between genders at work in the UK, if left unchecked, will challenge employers’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) progress, according to a survey of more than 8,500 employees to determine Britain’s Healthiest Workplace. Analysis of new employee data from Vitality, in collaboration with Aon, shows gender imbalances in employee wellbeing across all groups […]
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: huunuu Time to Talk Work Mat
Taking part in difficult conversations and having a positive outcome is an important life skill to have. During our lives we can often be presented with challenging circumstances in both our work and personal lives. It is important to develop the key competences which support us in navigating these life events. Here at huunuu we […]
Bring energy to your health and wellbeing strategy
Struggling for innovative content for your wellbeing training? Bring energy to your sessions by delving into the big questions that we should all be talking about. Life changes, death and bereavement, life pre-planning and the life you would like to leave behind. Why choose something a little bit different? First of all, life isn’t different, […]
Employee Assistance Programmes: Honing in on the bigger picture and the importance of keeping them active, available and accessible
Karl Bennett (pictured, above), Director of Wellbeing at Vivup, discusses the true value of an effective Employee Assistance Programme and how that value is often marred by poor communications… What is the one undeniable measure when it comes to getting the most out of, or perceiving the return on investment from, an Employee Assistance Programme […]
Webinar: Employee Well-being, The Nordic Way
Thursday, September 15 from 9:30am (GMT) Secrets from the happiest countries in the world… There is just something different about Scandinavian countries. No, we are not talking about the high cost of living or the non-stop sunlight during summer, but we are referring to their ability to excel in offering a great work-life balance compared […]
Grappling with staffing shortages? Here are three ways your wellbeing strategy can support recruitment and retention
By WorkLife by OpenMoney Staffing shortages around the UK have put recruitment and retention into sharp focus for many firms in recent months. In fact, our own research into the SME sector recently revealed that some 17% of smaller businesses see attracting and retaining high-quality talent as a major hurdle to their business right now […]
Free webinar on supporting employees with controlling worry and dealing with stress
Westfield Health are hosting a free webinar, Supporting employees’ mental health: Tips for controlling worry and dealing with stress, where their expert panel will discuss how organisations can support their people who may be experiencing worry or dealing with stress. You’ll receive easy-to-implement tips and ideas, free wellbeing resources and you’ll also be able to […]