Numerous headlines have suggested that people’s wellbeing has reduced since COVID-19 hit our shores, with others speculating that our workplaces have changed forever. But there have been few studies showing data-driven insights into how the world of work has changed due to COVID. We have been running our Umbrella [...]
How do we have a conversation about wellbeing with someone who doesn’t want to talk about wellbeing? There will be times when people seem to be struggling yet won't accept any help you offer. It's understandable to feel frustrated, distressed and powerless. However, it is important to acknowledge that [...]
Our team has collectively spent thousands of hours facilitating mental health and wellbeing workshops with leaders across diverse organisations and industries. Our team of organisational and clinical psychologists has also spent many hours speaking with hundreds of leaders about how we can better support wellbeing in our workplaces. What [...]
Sunday 18 October brought news of a new community case of COVID-19 in New Zealand. The spectre of further cases and lockdowns seems to hang over us all, even when the news of containing cases is good. While the first lockdown seemed to take a toll on individuals, it was [...]