Menopause is now far more visible in workplace wellbeing conversations than it was even a few years ago. As a workplace wellbeing provider, we’re increasingly being asked to support organisations with menopause awareness training, menopause cafés and the development of menopause policies. However, while more organisations now have menopause policies in place, policy alone doesRead Article

How employers can build effective crisis support pathways using evidence-based approaches World Suicide Prevention Day provides an important reminder that suicide prevention is not solely a healthcare issue. It is a societal issue, and workplaces have a vital role to play in this. Whilst employers are not expected to diagnose mental health conditions, provide counselling,Read Article

How to build proactive, not reactive, wellbeing frameworks In today’s turbulent times, organisations face increasing challenges that can impact employee wellbeing. Changing working patterns, skills shortages, high staff turnover and rising levels of stress all put pressure on organisational life. And with ongoing economic uncertainty and political and social instability, there is plenty to concernRead Article

Since the early 2000’s a week of June has been dedicated to challenge discrimination and bring awareness to learning disabilities spearheaded by Mencap. This year it is 15th June to 21st June which focuses on making sure people with learning disabilities are actively seen, heard, included and valued in all aspects of society.

Since the early 2000’s a week of June has been dedicated to challenge discrimination and bring awareness to learning disabilities spearheaded by Mencap. This year it is 15th June to 21st June which focuses on making sure people with learning disabilities are actively seen, heard, included and valued in all aspects of society.

Ask any leader or business owner if they would like a more productive workforce, reduced absence levels and less staff turnover – the answer would of course be yes. Competitive businesses depend on fit and well employees with better levels of mental health, less stress and more engagement and motivation as a result. But how do you get there?

When we talk about workplace wellbeing, the focus often lands on visible interventions such as mental health training, EAPs, wellbeing days, or resilience sessions. All of these matter, however there’s something more fundamental that sits underneath all of it which often gets missed, and that is a sense of belonging.

May is national walking month. Walking is one of the simplest forms of exercise and doesn’t require gym membership, just a little motivation. Walking to work instead of taking the car or bus is a great way to start and can quickly lead to health benefits. So, why aren’t more of us doing it? This article talks about the benefits of walking, tips to make it easier to stay motivated and what employers could do to encourage walking.

At EOPH, we talk a lot about psychological safety in the workplace, and with good reason. It’s one of the most powerful enablers of employee wellbeing, engagement and performance, yet it’s still absent in many organisations.