We are a team of psychologists, researchers and workplace wellbeing experts. Partnering with Aotearoa New Zealand organisations, we help to improve the mental health and resilience of your people.
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Join our Psychosocial Risk Masterclass
Umbrella Wellbeing and NZISM have designed this masterclass to give you the practical tools, knowledge and support to make a difference in your own workplace. The masterclass comprises a half-day workshop plus a 2-hour follow up online session. Tickets are available across New Zealand.
Umbrella Wellbeing Report 2024: Mental Safety at Work
In the latest Umbrella Wellbeing Report, we examine psychosocial and psychological safety (or “mental safety”) in workplaces around Aotearoa New Zealand. This research uncovers the crucial links between health and safety and team performance, revealing that mental safety may be both the biggest mental health risk, and opportunity, facing organisations in 2024.
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Dougal Sutherland: Presenteeism, losing work for mental and physical health
March 29th, 2025
Most people know about the impact mental and physical health can have on absenteeism (i.e., being off work due to ill-health) and the associated effect this has on productivity.
People are less familiar with presenteeism – that’s where you go to work with mental or physical health problems and don’t function to the full extent of your ability.
Dougal Sutherland: The importance of having ‘me-time’ as a parent
March 15th, 2025
Having children is a rewarding experience for many, but it also takes a lot of time and energy. It can be very time consuming, and often leaves parents feeling exhausted, with little time for themselves. And what little time they do get, some parents may feel they’re being selfish. New research shows that mothers who took time out from work and childcare to do things that were fun and pleasurable felt higher levels of vitality – feeling more alert and energised. Dougal Sutherland has a few takeaways from this study.
The dangers of ‘presenteeism’: New research reveals economic costs of unwell workers pushing through ailments
February 26th, 2025
New research reveals New Zealand businesses are losing billions of dollars a year as a result of unwell workers pushing through instead of taking time out to recover.
In a new report by Umbrella Wellbeing, ‘presenteeism’ – when employees turn up to work while physically or mentally unwell – has been found to erode productivity and result in costly mistakes from staff.
