Health at Work

We’re thrilled by the record attendance for our Mental Health Month panel discussion, emphasising the need for inclusive workplaces. “Neurodiversity: A Lived Experience,” featured Matthew C., mental health clinician, and Kristina Dalgleish, Health at Work owner recently diagnosed with ADHD, hosted by Sandene Chetwynd, Head of Learning and mother of an autistic son. It was inspiring to see employees engage and request more content on this topic. We look forward to exploring neurodiversity further and encourage workplaces to rethink hiring practices, accommodations, and online accessibility for greater inclusivity.

Our latest blog post explores a recent $380,000 fine in violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004. This Act mandates that employers provide and maintain a work environment that is safe and free from risks to employee health, including psychological health. In this post, we discuss the charges, Safe Work's recommendations for improving workplace psychosocial safety, the impact of the new 'right to disconnect' legislation, and the best ways to protect your employees' mental health through effective leadership training. Check out the blog post here: https://zurl.co/SzER

We, along with many other businesses, celebrated RUOK Day by participating in our live webinar, "It's OK to Not Be OK." Led by the insightful Dr. Aylin, the webinar covered essential topics like how to check in with co-workers in a safe and mindful way, while also taking care of our own mental health. It gave our team—and others—the confidence to sit with their emotions and start meaningful conversations. We’re proud to have been part of this important discussion and look forward to seeing these conversations grow across workplaces.

Are you feeling pressure to always stay positive? Our latest blog post, "It's Ok, Not To Be Ok," explores how both individuals and workplaces can sometimes take positivity to the extreme. When a workplace is going through a stressful period, managers may lean too far into positivity, unintentionally undermining how people feel and not allowing space for more effective coping strategies. Explore what toxic positivity is and how best to support employees through tough times. https://zurl.co/Wb3C

We’re thrilled to share the fantastic feedback from our latest Healthy Body and Mind HUB webinar. This month’s session, ‘Building Your Foundation for Health and Happiness’ by the incredible Shannah Kennedy, empowered employees to create conscious habits that support their future selves, and help them bounce back from burnout. We’re excited to share some of Shannah's must-have resources that can make a difference in any workplace: Explore Shannah’s Website: https://lnkd.in/gMxC_EJi Discover Shannah’s Books: The Life Plan: https://lnkd.in/gaHYnbJ6 Elevate: https://lnkd.in/ggPcda-N

Raise team morale and $10,000 for mental health! We’re thrilled to launch a nationwide 10K Steps Challenge. Our goal is to sign up 100 companies and raise $10,000 for essential mental health services. For each company that joins, Health at Work will donate $100 of the registration fee directly to the Stride Outside Challenge. What makes this challenge special? - It’s a cross-company competition - Supports mental health awareness and services - Set in the Italian Coastline, your employees will join teams and record their steps in an immersive online portal. Keen to step up to the challenge? Express your interest with this form: https://zurl.co/0hJa

The health benefits of taking your meetings outside! With more sunny days coming our way, it’s a great reminder that a change in scenery, particularly outside, can be the difference between a unproductive meeting and an invigorating brainstorm. With zoom meetings now taking priority, it’s nice to step outside and mix things up. So why should you take your meeting outside? - Fewer distractions occur when staff are far from their desks - We are more creative when in nature - Nature immersion reduces stress - Employees are more likely to speak up at meetings - Focus improves when in new, interesting environments It’s said that open spaces lead to open minds, so take our advice, find a park or cafe, and get brainstorming.

Another glowing review of our onsite skin checks! Skin checks are vital for early detection to reduce the potential impact on employees and your organisation. Led by a Dermoscopist Skin Specialist, our checks use advanced dermatoscopy technology. This enables early detection of skin irregularities, including melanoma. Protect your team with us, contact us to book in an onsite skin check. https://zurl.co/6o24

Ahead of R U OK? Day, we want to remind employers of the importance of making these conversations regular and comfortable. The R U OK? Day website provides a basic resource for workplaces on 'Asking R U OK? at Work'. This is a great way to start the dialogue. https://lnkd.in/e6jSyHm For more comprehensive and tailored training, we encourage you to explore our Leading Mental Health program. This covers all psychosocial risk factors managers need to be aware of and allows for company-specific training. https://lnkd.in/gdZG4S_R We'll check in later. For now, check in on your team! 😃

The phrase "cost of living crisis" has been a constant topic in conversations, media, and internal reflections. If it's on your mind, it's likely on the mind’s of your employees too. As costs rise, employees' anxieties about their personal finances, earnings, and job security also increase. With budgeting, investing, and saving becoming more critical than ever, focusing on work and maintaining productivity can take a back seat. Learn how you can help your employees navigate this crisis in our latest blog post! https://zurl.co/teOQ