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 […]
Rising to the challenge of financial wellbeing
By Paul Chedzey, Commercial Director of WorkLife by OpenMoney If ever there was a time to fight for financial wellbeing, this is it. Such is the scale of the cost-of-living crisis, it was always bound to become a hot topic in the workplace too. An overwhelming majority (95%) of firms we engaged with as part […]
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, […]
Talking about my generation… how to support and motivate a variable age workforce
We understand the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace and how different personality types can think and feel differently. But do you consider the generations in your ways of working and their different communication preferences? Different generations have their own language and it’s likely you are working with diverse groups, so it’simportant to understand […]
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 […]
5 Minutes With… Sarah Bunker, Senior Solicitor on Managing Menopause in the Workplace
In the latest instalment of our HR industry executive interview series, we spoke to Sarah Bunker, Senior Solicitor at esphr, about managing menopause in the workplace, including support structures, policy making, approaches to leave, training and legal obligations… What is menopause and who does it affect? According to a recent survey by our sister company, […]
Nearly one in five employers offer no health & wellbeing support to prevent ill health
Although many employers are embracing the benefits of offering employees preventative health and wellbeing support, there is still work to be done, with 18% of employers not offering any support for prevention. That’s according to research results revealed by GRiD, the industry body for the group risk industry, which asked employers what health and wellbeing support […]
7 solutions to the key challenges faced by SMEs in 2022
When it comes to the issues currently facing SME employers, the most prominent are rooted in keeping business costs down and maintaining employee performance. According to a survey carried out by Iwoca, 30% of small business owners are being forced to reduce their energy consumption to tackle the recent rise in energy costs. A further […]
Managing employees who are hesitant to return to the workplace due to mental health issues
By Kirstie Beattie, Senior Employment Solicitor at WorkNest Employee resistance is becoming a common concern as more organisations strive to reintroduce employees into the workplace. While there have been abundant studies on people’s attitudes towards homeworking, each discovering slightly different sentiments, a recent survey by Flexjobs found that 65% of people who worked remotely during […]
5 Minutes With… Clare Turner, Founder at huunuu
In the latest instalment of our HR industry executive interview series, we spoke to huunuu Founder Clare Turner (pictured, above left) about workplace wellbeing, the challenges facing employees as we emerge from Covid and deal with ongoing economic pressures, mental health, planning for death and the importance of being authentic… Tell us about your company, […]
