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 [...]
As many of us grapple with the challenges of working from home, we are learning that it’s sometimes difficult to shift our mental space when we shift our physical space―particularly when they are in such physical proximity. Often our mind stays in the WFH office, even though our body [...]
The flexibility of working outside the office is often talked about as a major factor in improving employee productivity, managing teams adaptively and in helping people to better integrate work and life. While there are documented benefits for employers, the advantages for employees are less clear. Potential employee wellbeing benefits include [...]
After the relaxing summer vibe it can be hard to come back to work. Returning to your routine and commitments may make it harder to sustain some of your healthier habits from the holidays. Rather than wave goodbye to time outdoors and being more active, why not build it [...]