Powered by insights from more than 11,000 New Zealand employees, the Umbrella and Geneva Wellbeing Annual Report 2026 uncovers the real impact of psychosocial and physical health challenges on today’s workforce. The data reveals that nearly all challenges - ranging from personal harassment to poor nutrition -significantly increase the [...]
It is 7pm on a Sunday evening. Most people are winding down, but Sam is staring at his work inbox, trying to “clear” emails so he will not be “behind” when he logs in on Monday morning. Since the restructuring last month, Sam is having to juggle multiple new [...]
For those of us fortunate enough to get a decent amount of time off work over the summer months, the process of returning to work can feel slightly jarring at best and dread-inducing at worst. The same is true if you’ve been away from work for an extended period [...]
What makes a high-performing team? Research shows that high-performing teams consist of individuals who enjoy their work, feel supported by their peers, share a common goal, and consistently deliver superior business results. Key components of high-performing teams have been defined as: “purpose and goals, talent and skills, incentives and [...]