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Commentaries on Wellbeing at Work

The Pivotal Role of Remote Working in the Journey to Jab the Nation
Pulling the UK COVID-19 vaccination program together was an immense logistical and technical effort. Had it not been for the working practices mandated by the lockdown, it would have been even more difficult. What changed over the pandemic to allow this to happen?
13 May 2021
It May Be Time to Rethink the Design of Jobs to Deliver Good Health for Workers
Even before the COVID-19 crisis, the impact of poorly designed jobs on the health of workers was drawing attention. Now may be the time to fundamentally rethink the design of jobs so that they promote good health and lessen poor health and its costs.
25 Sep 2020
Managing the Challenge of Workforce Presenteeism in the COVID-19 Crisis
Presenteeism occurs when people work when in suboptimal health. Both presenteeism and absenteeism are key influences on workplace productivity, but presenteeism is by far the most significant. It's vital that employers identify and deal with presenteeism, for the health of their people as well as that of the organization.
25 Sep 2020
COVID-19 Brings Opportunity to Reassess Work Policies
As certain COVID-19 restrictions lift, and life for some begins to return to a “new normal,” employers may have the opportunity to rebuild work policies to better support those employees who want to continue working from home. This could produce well-being benefits for employees, without compromising on, and often increasing, productivity.
11 Aug 2020
Long-Term Furloughs During COVID-19 Hold Risks for Employee Health and Well-Being
Governments around the world have offered furlough schemes to try to delay employers from making any restructuring decisions during the pandemic. The aims of such programs are laudable. But they may come with unintended consequences.
15 Jun 2020
How COVID-19 May Affect NHS Staff
COVID-19 may leave a long legacy of poor health and well-being in the National Health Service workforce. This could affect quality of care and the financial performance of the system. We need to ensure that NHS organizations provide significant support for health care workers.
15 Apr 2020
It Is More Important Than Ever for Employers to Look After Staff Health and Wellbeing
COVID-19 will likely have a direct effect on the health and wellbeing of employees. While many employers responding to the COVID-19 crisis have understandably been concerned with business resilience, processes, and performance, it is important that they also continue to focus on the health and wellbeing of staff.
09 Apr 2020
Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace
Much of the mental health support provided by employers focuses on individual staff members, but it is equally important to consider how an organization itself may need to change to effectively support employees. If an organization is serious about improving staff mental health, assessing the working culture honestly and implementing appropriate changes could be one necessary step.
13 Jan 2020
Is Training for NHS Staff to Manage Workplace Violence Effective?
Going to work should not mean being subjected to physical or verbal assault, but this is the reality faced by thousands of frontline NHS staff. De-escalation training may help staff manage patient violence and aggression, but there is not enough research about what works in specific healthcare contexts.
04 Sep 2019
Waking up to the costs of nocturia
Nocturia is a troublesome lower urinary tract condition that causes people to wake up two or more times a night to empty their bladder. Researchers calculated the overall economic cost associated with nocturia in a working-age population across six countries.
18 Jun 2019
The right kind of incentive can help people to stay active
Having the motivation to keep exercising regularly can be challenging for many of us. So what will motivate people to keep heading out the door, whether it's for a swim or to the gym, for some much-needed activity?
30 Apr 2019
The Case for Investing in a More Healthy and Engaged Health Workforce
Improving staff engagement leads to a variety of positive benefits. But defining and measuring engagement is not straightforward, and different demographic factors are associated with different levels of engagement. The National Health Service in England is looking at ways to increase engagement in its staff.
08 Nov 2018
How to Increase Participation in Workplace Health and Wellbeing Initiatives
Many employers are actively looking at ways to improve health and wellbeing in their workplaces. Increasing employee participation in health and wellness programs requires strategies to address health risks, engagement with staff, and buy-in and support from management.
10 May 2018
Britain's productivity problem begins in the bedroom
Productivity growth in the UK has seen its weakest decade since the 1820s. Chancellor Hammond increased the size of a national productivity fund to £31bn. While building people's skills and investing in infrastructure can boost productivity, the problem could also be solved if people got more sleep.
15 Feb 2018
Mental Health Challenges in the Construction Industry
Employers looking to address mental health problems among staff must recognize the causes and understand mental health challenges within the organization. Construction workers could face greater risk than workers in other sectors, but awareness of support and help remains low.
11 Jan 2018
How young kids causing sleepless nights drove me to sleep research
RAND Europe's Marco Hafner discusses how sleep troubles related to raising two young children spurred him to study how insufficient sleep impacts productivity at work, mortality, academic performance, and even national economies.
03 Oct 2017
Why sleep matters to the world's bottom line
Sleep and sleep loss matters to all aspects of society, from an individual's health to the success of the global economy. Insufficient sleep costs five of the largest economies more than half a trillion dollars per year, but improving sleeping habits and duration can have major impacts.
27 Sep 2017
Why the IPS Success Story Needs to Be Unpicked
The Individual Placement and Support model, which helps people with severe mental illness gain employment, has been a major statistical success. Why does it work and how it might be applied to other vulnerable populations?
15 Aug 2017
How businesses can take the lead in getting people to sleep more
Insufficient sleep is linked to lower productivity, which results in working days being lost each year. With a few simple measures, employers could help improve the health and well-being of staff, improve their bottom lines, and contribute to a growing economy.
20 Dec 2016
Americans don't sleep enough, and it's costing us $411 billion
Sleep and sleep loss are often considered to be among the most intimate of personal behaviors, but sleep matters to all aspects of society, from an individual’s health to the success of the global economy.
30 Nov 2016

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