Health & Wellbeing

Employers urged to drive a cultural shift in fertility support at work

Over a third of employees who have undergone fertility treatment have considered leaving their job as a result, new research has found, highlighting that fertility challenges are a significant and largely hidden workplace issue.

Rethinking rest

We need to radically rethink rest. Restorative downtime is just as important for our health as food or sleep, which is why we need to build rest into our daily routines.

The hidden mental health value of good project management

Psychological safety is built through leadership behaviours, structured ways of working and open communication. So when project management is people-centred, teams feel more supported and deliver stronger, more sustainable results.

Human-AI interaction: the new frontier for occupational health

New research from Imperial College & Microsoft explores AI's impact on occupational health, highlighting hidden workloads, role ambiguity and mental health risks.

Growing with grief: The role of employers in long-term support

Grief can be a life-changing psychological process. So how can employers and colleagues help somebody affected by bereavement?

Menopause in the workplace: A Q&A with Eve Lepage

We talk to reproductive health specialist, Eve Lepage, about what organisations can do to support employees through this life stage.

My manager and colleagues don't take my migraine seriously

How can Laura persuade her boss and colleagues that her migraine is much more than just a bad headache?

Lesley Cooper on stress and pressure at work

In this episode we discuss wellbeing at work with Lesley Cooper, including the issues of fear-based cultures and psychological safety.

Lesley Cooper on stress and pressure at work

In this episode we discuss wellbeing at work with Lesley Cooper, including the issues of fear-based cultures and psychological safety.

Migraine sufferers face widespread workplace discrimination, new study finds

Six out of 10 migraine sufferers hide their condition from employers due to stigma, a new survey from The Migraine Trust reveals.

Quiet cracking: a Q&A with Dr Claire Bullen-Foster

A Q&A with clinical psychologist Dr Claire Bullen-Foster, CEO of Eleos Group, about 'quiet cracking' and the use of AI in mental health support.

An interview with Mark Price

We talk to Lord Mark Price about his new book, Work Happier - How to be Happy and Successful at Work.

An interview with Mark Price

We talk to Lord Mark Price about his new book, Work Happier - How to be Happy and Successful at Work.

How AI can help prevent burnout in leaders

There's a quiet revolution happening in how AI supports human growth. It's not just about faster answers. It's about deeper alignment and smarter guidance.

Burnout at crisis point for UK retail workers

Almost a third of employees in the UK retail sector have experienced burnout it in the last six months, a new survey suggests.

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Vish Alluri: The Enlightened Manager

Vish Alluri, co-author of ‘The Enlightened Manager', discusses a thoughtful approach to management which draws on the teachings of the philosopher, Jiddu Krishnamurti.

Steve Cockram: the Voice-Driven Leader

Steve Cockram, co-founder of Giant Worldwide, talks about his latest book, 'The Voice-Driven Leader' and explains how to create environments in which every voice gets heard.

What is Relationship Currency?

Keynote speaker and transformational coach, Ravi Rajani, talks about his new book, 'Relationship currency: five communication habits for limitless influence and business success'.

Hone - how purposeful leaders defy drift

We dive into the new book from Deloitte's Geoff Tuff and Steven Goldbach, 'Hone - how purposeful leaders defy drift'.

Our top 5 books on stress and burnout

Our curated selection of the top five books to help you deal with stress, burnout and pressure at work

The true scale of workplace violence

One in 12 workers in the UK have experienced threats, insults or even physical attacks in the workplace in the past year, according to a new study.

Counting the cost of sickness presenteeism

Problems caused by sickness presenteeism are more common and more costly than those caused by sickness absence, new research suggests.

An interview with Nathan Shearman

An interview with psychotherapist Nathan Sheaman about the mental wellbeing of men in the workplace.

Long working hours may alter brain structure

Working 52 or more hours a week may alter the structure of the brain, particularly the areas associated with emotional regulation, working memory and problem solving.

Chronic stress declines but workers are still struggling

Despite a notable decline in everyday work-related stress, a new report finds that fewer workers thriving in their roles.

How fractional leadership reduces executive burnout

As ever-increasing pressures make traditional full-time executive roles psychologically unsustainable, the structure of leadership needs a significant rethink.

Only half of the European workforce have psychologically healthy workplaces

Many companies are still missing the mark when it comes to promoting sustained psychological health, a new report has found.

Hybrid workers are happier and healthier

Hybrid workers take fewer sick days, are less stressed and enjoy improved levels of health and wellbeing, according to new research.

Breaking the silence: supporting men's mental health in the workplace

Managers can play a pivotal role in supporting male employees' mental health by creating safe spaces, recognising masking behaviours and promoting vulnerability.

Six female femtech leaders transforming women's health

To mark International Women's Day, here's a look at the innovation, passion and drive of six female Femtech leaders whose work is transforming women’s health.

Half of British employees feel anxiety at work

Half of British employees feel anxiety at work, a new report has found, with younger workers reporting the highest levels of workplace stress.

Supporting mental health on remote and hybrid teams

As a team leader, you need to be aware of the mental health of your team. So here are ten things to consider about creating and maintaining a healthy workplace environment.

Calling time on the normalisation of heavy drinking

A Q&A with Lester Morse, founder of Rehabs UK, about some of the ways to handle alcohol misuse in the workplace,

Remote working and mental health

One of the more interesting and talked-about topics around remote and hybrid working is how it impacts people’s mental health.

Latest book reviews

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The Enlightened Manager

The Enlightened Manager

Vishwanath Alluri and Harry Eyres

Can we truly manage others without first understanding ourselves? This is the question at the heart of a book that takes an unconventional approach to management by drawing on the teachings of the teacher and philosopher, Jiddu Krishnamurti.

Hone - How Purposeful Leaders Defy Drift

Hone - How Purposeful Leaders Defy Drift

Geoff Tuff and Steven Goldbach

In a business landscape obsessed with transformation and disruption, Hone offers a refreshingly counterintuitive approach to today's organisational challenges.

The Confidence Myth

The Confidence Myth

Ginka Toegel

How can women leaders break free from gendered perceptions? Professor Ginka Toegel’s new book challenges the narrative that female leaders lack confidence or that women need to "fix" themselves, arguing for a fundamental shift in how organisations recognise and reward competence.