ORGANISATIONS AND
THEIR PEOPLE TO THRIVE
As clinical psychologists, we use best practice scientific research to enhance people’s wellbeing and create positive, productive, high performing workplaces.
Like you, we work in this frantic world of dynamic challenges. Informed by research and our experience we know it’s possible to build healthy workplaces that promote mental health and wellbeing alongside organisational productivity.
As clinical psychologists, we use best practice scientific research to enhance people’s wellbeing and create positive, productive, high performing workplaces.
Like you, we work in this frantic world of dynamic challenges. Informed by research and our experience we know it’s possible to build healthy workplaces that promote mental health and wellbeing alongside organisational productivity.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
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We work with a range of individuals and teams from a diverse variety of organisations. Get in touch to see how we can help.
WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK
We care deeply about working effectively and genuinely supporting our clients. We believe in collaboration to make a positive difference for the people and organisations we support.
Umbrella Wellbeing provides excellent, evidence-based interventions. High-quality research, combined with decades of experience, underpin our quality control and continuous improvement, and allow us to be effective, innovative and brave. Our services are robust, consistent and responsive to client need.
WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK
We care deeply about working effectively and genuinely supporting our clients. We believe in collaboration to make a positive difference for the people and organisations we support.
Umbrella Wellbeing provides excellent, evidence-based interventions. High-quality research, combined with decades of experience, underpin our quality control and continuous improvement, and allow us to be effective, innovative and brave. Our services are robust, consistent and responsive to client need.
HOW WE’VE HELPED
MAS and Umbrella lead the way in workplace wellbeing
It was 2015, and wellbeing in the workplace was still a fairly niche concept. Yet, that’s exactly what New Zealand insurance and investment company MAS chose as one [...]
Umbrella and NZTE partner to continue mental health “ripple effect”
During New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) annual culture survey in 2019, the findings included a request to focus more on people’s wellbeing. Rachel Baxter, NZTE’s Director of People [...]
Wellington Free Ambulance case study
Wellington Free Ambulance has partnered with Umbrella to provide a number of services. Umbrella has provided resilience training and training in coping with vicarious trauma to frontline staff, as [...]
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UPCOMING UMBRELLA EVENTS
NEWS / THINKING
Law and psychology: recommendations for remote working
Remote working has become the new normal in many industries across the world. Organisational leaders have the technological capability to support teams efficiently from afar and people enjoy the opportunity for increased flexibility and autonomy. In this article, we provide six practical considerations for employers who want to get [...]
The power of emotional regulation
We all have that one colleague who somehow manages to stay calm and collected no matter what the day throws at them. With god-like serenity, they navigate negative feedback, stressful interactions, and high-pressure meetings without missing a beat. If you, like me, watch these people with envy, wondering how [...]
Conversation with Brad Poulter about Aotearoa’s official Men’s Health Month
This month we wanted to showcase our support for Movember and the important role te taha tinana (physical health) plays in our wellbeing. Our Customer Relationship Lead Kate Milburn talks with her friend and gender equality advocate Brad Poulter about his thoughts and work supporting Movember. Brad currently manages [...]
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Toxic workplace cultures are sacrificing employees’ health – and it doesn’t have to be this way
Nov 30th, 2021
Amanda Wallis and Gaynor Parkin.
By tackling presenteeism, we can make the most of our days at work, and treat our non-work time as a chance to do more of what we love.
Covid-19 NZ: Why the vaccines’ imperfections matter
Nov 21st, 2021
Keith Lynch.
The Covid-19 vaccines are incredibly effective but not perfect. Explainer Editor Keith Lynch explores how this lack of certainty can scramble the human brain.
In a recent interview American NFL player Aaron Rodgers spoke about why he had not been vaccinated.
Covid-19: Tips to buffer uncertainty by looking after our minds
Nov 10th, 2021
Gaynor Parkin.
OPINION: The new roadmap for opening up the country is in, and “Covid-free” life as we knew it is out.
We’re now navigating new unknowns with masks in hand and many of us are feeling at least a little bit unsure. Without clear markers for what’s next, or a timeline for when life will return to some form of normal, you’re not alone if the uncertainty is taking its toll.
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Contact Umbrella for an inspirational speaker on mental health, practical tips and solutions for improving employee wellbeing and healthy workplaces. Our presentations and keynotes are often described as a conference highlight.