Thinking
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Sips of kindness and compassion
Connected, healthy relationships are vital for our wellbeing, and for many of us, our relationships are the foundation of purpose and meaning in our lives. During a recent yin yoga class our wise teacher [...]
Understanding wellbeing and psychological distress in New Zealand workplaces: Raising the bar of knowledge and practice
This paper is a summary of the presentation by Dr Jeremy Robertson at the HASANZ Conference, September 2018 What is the state of employee wellbeing in New Zealand? What are the work factors that can [...]
What’s so hard about recovery
The science on recovery is simple: Scientific research has consistently shown that we perform better at work, experience less fatigue and maintain stronger wellbeing when we balance stressful effort with active recovery (when we [...]
Check in on your digital wellbeing
Do you fill small gaps in your day with technology use? Check your phone at traffic lights, while waiting for a lift, or your morning coffee? Do you feel anxious when you are without your phone [...]
Take charge of your technology
The technology available to us is truly amazing, we can work or play on devices at anytime, anywhere. One of the delights of this technology however also presents a challenge to us – it is [...]
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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.