Research/reports – well-being- An appetite for action

Case studies covered by the report promote schemes that focus on spreading information and advice on how to achieve a good work-life balance – by eating well, taking exercise, and managing stress, for example.Julian Hunt, the Federation’s director of communications, said: “Our members have shown real leadership on this issue for many years. The launch of Workplace Well-being – Industry in Action is a very timely reminder for policy-makers of the importance of workplace schemes in improving the health of the nation.“We hope the examples of best practice showcased in this new report will inspire other companies to focus on the importance of workplace well-being – as well as providing them with ideas on how to get started.”Workplace Well-being – Industry in Action can be downloaded at www.fdf.org.uk/workplace_communities.aspx

What makes us susceptible to burnout?

In this episode  of the Safety & Health Podcast, ‘Burnout, stress and being human’, Heather Beach is joined by Stacy Thomson to discuss burnout, perfectionism and how to deal with burnout as an individual, as management and as an organisation.

We provide an insight on how to tackle burnout and why mental health is such a taboo subject, particularly in the workplace.

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