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Back to school
Sleeping in, beach days, backyard cricket, family games’ nights and the smell of sausages on the barbecue - the quintessential Kiwi summer. These long, hot days, coupled with freedom from routine, makes for parents who [...]
We’re not there yet
NZ employees are performing poorly on a range of health behaviours Almost weekly, we see new research confirming the importance of engaging in a range of health habits, for protecting both our physical and [...]
Plan your December recovery!
With the end of the year fast approaching and the drive to get everything done before the holidays, you may be noticing that your team is starting to run out of puff. Instead of [...]
What are the best ways to cope when you don’t have control over the situation?
Most of us like to feel in control of our lives. Many psychology researchers have also demonstrated just how essential a sense of control is for both our physical and mental wellbeing. Interestingly, having [...]
Supporting your employees to have more autonomy at work
Consistent occupational research investigating workplace culture identifies that employees with higher levels of autonomy at work experience higher levels of job satisfaction. There is also a significant relationship between workplace autonomy and positive effects on [...]
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Put it into practice
Umbrella can help your organisation put the theory into practice and improve workplace health and wellbeing. Whether you are looking for workplace mental health or resilience training, coaching, consulting, psychological services or an in-depth wellness assessment and wellbeing program, we can help. Find out more about what we do.