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.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
Looking for a complete Wellbeing Partner?
We partner with organisations like yours to build mental health and wellbeing programmes that are strategic, grounded in ‘what works’, and tailored to your needs. Our psychologist-driven consultation approach puts people at the heart of business, enabling organisations to develop strong and sustainable cultures of wellbeing. Start your journey to a healthier and happier workplace with us here.
Got a question?
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
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 [...]
Resilience training for all GWRC staff
GWRC engaged Umbrella to provide resilience training for all staff, delivered to operational teams in their geographic locations. The training and follow-up was a proactive wellbeing initiative designed to [...]
UPCOMING UMBRELLA EVENTS
NEWS / THINKING
What really helps when work demands are high?
Did you hear? We recently published new research in the New Zealand Journal of Employment Relations in partnership with Professor Jarrod Haar from Massey University. For those of you with an appetite for journal articles and all of the nitty-gritty statistics, you can download the full article here. And, [...]
Better ways of managing change when leading a company through acquisition
The role of psychological safety in managing change Let’s imagine a scenario where a medium-sized organisation is going through a change. The company has been acquired by a larger organisation and is currently undergoing the process of integration. What can a leader of the company being acquired do to [...]
Where does the responsibility lie? Navigating ownership of “wellbeing” between the individual and the organisation
A participant in one of our workshops told us recently, “It’s really hard to work on my wellbeing when I don’t have enough time in the day to get all my work done.” Herein lies the dilemma for many workplaces… Mental health has always been a hot topic in [...]
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FEATURED ON
Enabling psychological wellbeing amid business disruption
Mar 29th, 2022
Clinical psychologist and CEO Gaynor Parkin shares insights for positive action on mental health and wellbeing drawn from international and NZ research, and Umbrella’s work supporting business leaders and senior teams navigating new challenges in 2022.
Money can buy you (11 minutes of) happiness
Feb 7th, 2022
It’s broadly agreed that people spend money to lessen suffering and increase enjoyment. But the answer to the age-old question isn’t so simple – unless, of course, you’re Jeff Bezos.
The Panel with Nuwanthie Samarakone and David Slack (Part 1)
Feb 4th, 2022
The Panel Part 1: Panellists Nuwanthie Samarakone and David Slack discuss ‘psychosocial hazards’ in the workplace due to omicron, using Kiwisaver for home deposits and soda bread!
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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.