Workplace mental health conversations have evolved significantly over the past decade. Many organisations now offer wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programmes, mental health awareness campaigns, and Mental Health First Aid training. However, despite these...
Why Is HSE Taking Stress Risk Management More Seriously
Introduction Stress risk management, for many years, was often viewed as an individual wellbeing issue rather than a workplace safety responsibility. Many organisations focused heavily on physical hazards such as accidents, manual handling, or unsafe equipment, while...
Can AI Replace Mental Therapy, or Make It Worse?
In recent years, artificial intelligence has quietly entered one of the most personal areas of human life: mental health. The rise of AI in mental therapy is happening faster than many people expected. A 2025 survey by Mental Health UK found that more than one in...
Digital Burnout: Why Always Being Online Is Draining Us
A World That Never Switches Off In today’s hyperconnected world, being online is no longer optional, it is expected. From the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep, screens shape how we work, communicate, and even relax. Emails, instant messages, video calls,...
Absenteeism vs Presenteeism: Which Is Costing Your Business More?
When organisations think about lost productivity, absenteeism is usually the first issue that comes to mind. It is visible, measurable, and easy to track. But focusing only on absence risks missing a much larger and more complex problem. The reality is that...
The Psychological Impact of Staff Layoffs on Employees and Organisational Resilience
Layoffs are often framed as necessary business decisions. Organisations reduce costs, restructure teams, and aim to protect long-term stability. However, behind these decisions lies a significant but often overlooked issue: the psychological impact of layoffs. The...
Workplace Wellbeing Initiative Trends for 2026: What Employers Need to Know
A well-designed wellbeing initiative is no longer optional. In 2026, it is a core part of how organisations operate and compete. According to the Global Wellness Institute (2026), workplace wellbeing is shifting from isolated programmes to integrated strategies...
How to Convince Budget Holders That Mental Health Should Be Invested In
One of our customers, a Strategic Wellbeing Lead, recently shared how difficult it can be to get buy-in for mental health investment internally. She explained that when she raised the idea, budget holders did not immediately question whether it was the right thing to...
How Annual Leave and Holidays Improve Employee Mental Health
In today’s fast-paced work environment, supporting employee mental health is no longer optional. It’s essential. One of the simplest yet most effective ways organisations can protect wellbeing is by encouraging employees to take annual leave and fully disconnect...
How to Start Conversations About Mental Health at Work with Confidence
Talking about mental difficulties at work can feel uncomfortable. In fact, 34% of Britons stay silent about their mental health to avoid awkward conversations (Time to Talk Day). Many employees worry about saying the wrong thing, while managers may feel unsure how to...









