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 [...]
In New Zealand and globally, men are usually less likely than are women to reach out for help when they are struggling. It’s our responsibility to create a culture where all people are supported and empowered to seek help without stigma. With November/Movember just around the corner, our team [...]
In recognition of World Mental Health Day (10 October), we want to take the opportunity to share our latest research insights on workplace wellbeing with you. Dr Jeremy Robertson and Amanda Wallis Umbrella Research and Development Team These research insights came from data collected from 3,000 working New Zealanders [...]
As we transition in and out of alert levels in New Zealand, and work together with a number of organisations who have teams around the globe still living in lockdown (among other disruptions), the questions around how to support dispersed teams continue. In July, I wrote an article with [...]