Blogs
29 November 2024
What are the Management Standards?
Article by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) HSE’s Management Standards represent a set of conditions that, if present: demonstrate good practice through a step-by-step risk assessment approach allow assessment of the current situation using pre-existing data, surveys and other techniques promote active discussion and working in partnership with employees and their representatives, to help decide […]
18 November 2024
Four ways to ensure you’re making the most of your Pay Cheque
We all know how important it is to stay on top of our finances, but with bills to pay, expenses to juggle, and a future to plan for, it often feels like our paycheque disappears as quickly as it arrives. The good news is, there are practical and achievable strategies that can help you make […]
16 October 2024
How can an ‘always-on’ culture negatively affect employee wellbeing?
We’ve all been there – you close your laptop or leave the office for the day, and you get an email notification on your phone. As remote or office-based employees, it can feel really hard to switch off from work, even after you’ve done your hours for the week. This feeling of always being ‘on’ […]
11 October 2024
The great divide: are office workers more productive than those at home?
Author: Richard Partington (The Guardian) Amazon has told staff they must return five days a week – but experts don’t all agree that flexible working cuts output. Four years ago when the world of work was upended by the Covid pandemic, confident predictions were made that a permanent shift in remote working would follow the […]
1 July 2024Alcohol Awareness Week: Understanding Alcohol Harm
Alcohol Awareness Week is an opportunity to reflect on our drinking habits and take time to understand the harms from drinking alcohol at risky levels. For those of you reading this blog, we hope you can begin to discuss issues of alcohol in your environment and make changes. “I need to lose a stone. I […]
21 March 2024Wellbeing at Work: Year 2 Evaluation Summary (2022 – 2023)
The Wellbeing at Work programme enters year three of delivery, how time flies! Since the launch of the programme in 2021, there have been 139 East Sussex employers register their interest. 64 of those have seen their achievements recognised with an award: Commitment – 24, Bronze – 30, Silver 8, Gold 2. A big congratulations […]
22 February 2024
Celebrating the first Gold Awards!
Organisations across East Sussex have been recognised for their commitment to healthier workforces at the 2024 Wellbeing at Work Awards Ceremony and Conference. The event took place at the Welcome Building in Eastbourne on 8th February. Over 120 people joined us and Public Health Consultant Rachel Scantlebury to celebrate the achievements of all employers taking […]
8 September 2023
Male wellbeing – why bother?
Blog post written in partnership with Dr. Roger Prentis at RDP International “It’s nothing – I can sort it” “I don’t want to appear weak” “It’ll go away” “I don’t want to make a fuss” “I don’t want to admit that I need support” Recognise any of the above? They are typical views of many […]
30 June 2023
More than 1 in 10 employees are affected by gambling harms in the UK
Blog written in collaboration with Katy Wilson at Betknowmore. This worrying statistic from UKHSA (formerly Public Health England) suggests that even the smallest company may have at least one member of their team who is affected by gambling harms, either directly or as an ‘affected other’. Whilst historically, gambling was confined primarily to land-based activities, […]
2 June 2023
Supporting Employees with Caring Responsibilities in the Workplace
Blog written in partnership with Cally Emmerson at Care for the Carers East Sussex There are over 5 million carers in the UK, with one in seven carers juggling work and care. As an employer, this means it’s highly likely that one or more of your staff members are carers. That means they care […]