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.
What to do when it feels like December but it’s only April
We have been noticing how many people are describing a high level of tiredness and “running out of puff”, with conversations along the lines of, “I know it’s only April but I’m so tired [...]
Creating a culture of wellbeing
Creating a culture to foster diverse wellbeing, where employees will feel supported to do what works for them, or to develop stronger wellbeing habits, requires attention to each of these four levels. Here are [...]
Where should we focus our wellbeing resources?
It’s heartening to see an increasing number of organisations recognising the value of supporting wellness at work and creating environments that nudge people towards improved wellbeing. Alongside this recognition, organisations want to invest wisely [...]
New year wellbeing
We're already well into January, and for many of us - off the back of wonderful holidays in which we totally relaxed, and hopefully looked after ourselves - we will already be wondering how [...]
Growing grit
Why do some people achieve more highly than others of equal ability? This question is at the heart of recent research on a personal quality called “grit”.[1] Recent research by American psychologist Angela Duckworth [...]
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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.