Well-being
Encouraging employee well-being is good for your employees and for your business. It can create positive working environments where individuals and organisations can thrive.
In this section of our website will explore the relationship between well-being and organisational performance, and provide insight into how business owners, and professionals with HR responsibilities can improve performance by nurturing a healthy workplace.
Latest Well-being articles
2nd December 2024 Managing Long-Term Sickness Absence
Learn practical tips for managing long-term sickness absence, including policies, support, legal compliance, and return-to-work strategies.
10th June 2024 Carers Week – No Choice But to Care
Carers UK is marking Carers Week by announcing the details of a survey looking into the impact of unpaid care, and how employers can help.
6th June 2024 Home-Start in Suffolk Corporate Sports Day 2024
The Home-Start in Suffolk Sports Day is back! Sign your team up for fun and team-building activities whilst supporting a great local charity.
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10th May 2024 Employee Wellbeing Strategies that Actually Work
Putting your people first and prioritising employee wellbeing is no longer a ‘nice to have’, it’s an absolute must.
1st September 2023 Neurodiversity in the Workplace – Top Tips to Embrace Neurodiversity
We’re all unique; some of us think and work differently. We explore top tips for supporting and embracing neurodiversity in your business.
30th January 2023 The 4-day work week – could it really work?
The 4 day work week is trending, but what are the real-world implications of adopting a shorter working week? Find out here!
13th December 2022 What is outplacement, and why should you consider it during redundancies?
Outplacement can be both practical and emotional and is beneficial to both the organisation and the employee.
14th November 2022 Financial well-being – Supporting your employees
Financial wellbeing is part of employee wellbeing. Here's how to format your wellbeing strategy to support your staff financially.
7th November 2022 Menopause in the Workplace Webinar video
Insight and practical advice for employers and business owners around Menopause in the Workplace. From a Suffolk Chamber of Commerce webinar.
8th August 2022 How to talk about mental health at work
Getting yourself ready for a difficult conversation at work can be very difficult, here are our tips for how to prepare yourself
1st August 2022 Remote Wellbeing Support – How to best support a WFH colleague or employee
Loneliness affects employees who work remotely, and businesses must respect this reality and do all they can to ensure staff are supported.
4th July 2022 Supporting your Employee through Gender Reassignment
Gender reassignment is a protected characteristic. Here are some practical tips to consider regarding gender reassignment in the workplace.
14th June 2022 Men’s Health Week 2022 – Building Healthy Environments for Men and Boys
This week marks Men’s Health Week, encouraging greater awareness of the issues affecting the wellbeing of men and boys.
13th June 2022 Loneliness in the workplace – a very real threat
Is it possible to feel loneliness, even when you’re interacting with dozens of colleagues every day? Absolutely. What can employers do?
10th February 2022 Setting the record straight on mental health and dismissals
The question many employers might want to ask is “Can I dismiss someone with a mental health condition?” The answer: it’s not so straightforward.
13th October 2021 Mental health in the workplace – What’s your role?
We look at mental health in the workplace, and the responsibilities that you may have as an employer - plus, practical policies to implement.
2nd July 2021 Bereavement leave – a guide for employers
Bereavement leave may have been especially high in recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how best to support your staff.
10th June 2021 One bad apple in the workplace
A toxic employee is akin to a bad apple among a healthy crop. Here's how to deal with them, with minimal or no damage to your business.
20th April 2021 Moodbeam and employee well-being
The Moodbeam is a mood-tracking device, similar to some fitness tracking watches. We look at the possible impact from a HR perspective.
10th March 2021 Workplace Bullying & Harassment Allegations & The Burden Of Proof
We look at what 'proof' means in terms of workplace bullying, and whose responsibility it is to obtain proof.
Popular Well-being articles
These are the articles relating to well-being that are popular on the MAD-HR website.
- Bullying allegations and the burden of proof
- One bad apple in the workplace
- Setting the record straight on mental health and dismissals
- Flippancy over mental health issues can be costly
- What is indirect discrimination?
The impact of well-being on businesses
A lack of focus on well-being issues can lead to absenteeism, reduced productivity, and an increased risk of accidents. In addition, it can create morale problems within a team and difficulty with leadership.
As a result, businesses that ignore well-being may find themselves at a competitive disadvantage. There are a number of steps that businesses can take to support the well-being of their employees. For example, they can provide access to counselling and employee assistance programmes. In addition, they can create a culture of open communication and support.
By taking steps to manage well-being in the workplace, businesses can create a healthier culture and improve their bottom line.
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