August 2017 -

Brits spend two years of their lives ‘just waiting’!

August 22, 2017 Lisa Baker, Editor, Wellbeing News Comments Off

We all can’t wait for our next camping trip (ours is in 2 weeks time) but it seems that Brits are used to playing the waiting game. In fact, new research reveals the average Brit […]

Half of Brits suffer a “gym-jury” in hope of a slimmer summer

August 11, 2017 Lisa Baker, Editor, Wellbeing News Comments Off

No matter how or where you go for your holiday, Brits want to look good in their holiday snaps – however our quest for the perfect bod could be doing more harm than good. Almost […]

absence management

Cardiff event to help businesses support colleagues through a cancer journey

An event by Business Beats Cancer Cymru, focusing on how businesses can support colleagues and loved ones facing cancer is being held on Thursday 9 October 2025, at The Copthorne Hotel in Cardiff. Why employers should [...]
Health

Everyday accidents prompt increase in hospital admissions – yet just 10% have cover

MetLife UK’s second Everyday Risk Report finds number of everyday accidents is on the rise A&E visits increased 3.8%, while hospital admissions increased 7% year-on-year Despite the risk, just one in ten (10%) have the right type [...]
Health

Rest, but at what cost? Many fear judgment for mental health leave

Two-thirds (67%) of people who’ve experienced depression have taken time off work, according to new research from Bupa. But while stepping back is often vital for recovery, many still face deep-rooted anxieties about how their [...]
Employee Benefits

Survey Reveals Overwhelming Support from HR Leaders for a New “Universal” Wellbeing Tax Break

Employers call for a new wellbeing tax break to be announced in the autumn Budget statement to support NHS reforms, reduce absenteeism and help boost economic growth. A survey of employers representing more than 88,000 [...]
News

Digital health & leisure: The importance of setting online boundaries

In our hyper-connected world, digital habits are affecting our physical and mental well-being. From the moment we wake up checking social media to the late-night scroll through news feeds, technology has become deeply embedded in [...]

absence management

Cardiff event to help businesses support colleagues through a cancer journey

September 23, 2025 Comments Off

An event by Business Beats Cancer Cymru, focusing on how businesses can support colleagues and loved ones facing cancer is being held on Thursday 9 October 2025, at The Copthorne Hotel in Cardiff. Why employers should […]

Health

Everyday accidents prompt increase in hospital admissions – yet just 10% have cover

September 17, 2025 Comments Off

MetLife UK’s second Everyday Risk Report finds number of everyday accidents is on the rise A&E visits increased 3.8%, while hospital admissions increased 7% year-on-year Despite the risk, just one in ten (10%) have the right type […]

Health

Rest, but at what cost? Many fear judgment for mental health leave

August 19, 2025 Comments Off

Two-thirds (67%) of people who’ve experienced depression have taken time off work, according to new research from Bupa. But while stepping back is often vital for recovery, many still face deep-rooted anxieties about how their […]

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Month: August 2017

Brits spend two years of their lives ‘just waiting’!

Half of Brits suffer a “gym-jury” in hope of a slimmer summer

Cardiff event to help businesses support colleagues through a cancer journey

Everyday accidents prompt increase in hospital admissions – yet just 10% have cover

Rest, but at what cost? Many fear judgment for mental health leave

Survey Reveals Overwhelming Support from HR Leaders for a New “Universal” Wellbeing Tax Break

Digital health & leisure: The importance of setting online boundaries