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.

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Latest Well-being articles

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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!

What is outplacement?

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.

Financial wellbeing - supporting your employees

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.

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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.

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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

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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.

Supporting Gender Reassignment in the Workplace

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.

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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.

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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?

Mental health and dismissal

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.

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.

Grief in the workplace

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.

One bad apple in the workplace

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.

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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.

Bullying Allegations and the burden of proof

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.

Indirect discrimination

What is indirect discrimination?

Indirect discrimination occurs when a PCP is put into place which could put those with a certain protected characteristic at a disadvantage.

Popular Well-being articles

These are the articles relating to well-being that are popular on the MAD-HR website.

 

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.

Contact MAD-HR via our contact page to find out more about managing well-being in the workplace