“We are what we eat,” someone once said, “our habits shape our future,” someone else replied. Our diet impacts on personal productivity to a greater extent than we might imagine.  These are the reasons why employers should look at what their employees are eating.  The report issued by the International Labour Office in 2005 confirms […]

In the last century the world of work has profoundly changed and so too have the demands of the workforce, which is increasingly concerned about personal health & wellbeing, and not just in terms of health & safety in the workplace. The Global Wellness Institute Report “The Future of Wellness at Work,” published in 2016, […]

An increasing number of organisations are offering employees benefits-in-kind to supplement income, but is this really a winning strategy for employee engagement? Employee health and wellbeing and levels of employee engagement within a company go hand-in-hand, and rarely will one exist without the other. When employees feel happy and fulfilled at work, their health, both […]

“Playing as a team” is often considered the best option in many sectors, but there is a huge difference between being a team and being a winning team. Let us see why.   The term “team” is often used and misused as an all-encompassing term, which has virtually lost its real meaning. However, really high performing […]

A recent study reveals that there is another aspect to teamwork, which is rarely discussed. In light of the apparent disadvantages, let’s also look at the benefits the disadvantages can bring to an organisation.  “Team player.”  Who has never seen this expression in a CV?  Or has never felt compelled to specify this in a […]

Team development is less recognised than team building, but it really is the key difference between a good team and a cohesive, high performing, successful team.  Creating a team imbued with the true team spirit, which is not simply a group of skilled people working together, takes time and commitment. It is therefore pointless to […]

When seeking employment, candidates research the hiring company as much as the company researches the individual. It is therefore extremely important for employers to protect their reputation and proffer a successful brand. Let’s see how Health & Wellbeing Programmes could become an excellent ally!  It is said that a satisfied client is the best form […]