Thinking
We pride ourselves on providing our clients with new knowledge from research. We use our articles, media coverage and newsletters to lead the wellbeing conversation in New Zealand.
Leading loudly
The role of leaders in promoting effective work-life balance and preventing employee burnout We all know the importance of making time for non-work activities, for example blocking out time in our calendars for a yoga [...]
“I can’t keep doing this!”: Five ways to reduce personal burnout risk
If stress from work is leading to recurring thoughts in your mind like, “I can’t keep doing this” or “Stuff this, I’m quitting”, it’s possible that you’re experiencing the WHO-defined “organisational phenomenon” called burnout. [...]
Strategies and Support for 2021
When I introduce Umbrella to new organisations, I talk about how it all started with a book called I’ve had it up to here and, 10 years on, Gaynor had created a business that [...]
Rethinking employee wellbeing in 2021
During 2020, an estimated 81% of New Zealand company boards discussed workplace mental health issues – a large spike compared to 2019 where only 62% of boards discussed the mental health of their employees. [...]
How to build rest and recovery into your everyday rhythms (even when holidays are over)
Taking a holiday means we get to replenish our resources (that deplete during stressful work periods) and add to our health and wellbeing. Some of the best things about taking a holiday are being [...]
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Put it into practice
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