Ever feel like you’re running on fumes at work? Chances are, your sleep might be the culprit. We often think of sleep as a luxury, something we can sacrifice when deadlines loom. But the truth is, it’s a non-negotiable for peak performance. Think of it as charging your phone – without it, you’re running on […]

by Amy Hitchcock
14 March 2025

Workplace wellbeing means extra edge in the high stakes retail sector where competition is fierce and margins are tight. So, you might want to think again if you’ve always believed achieving peak performance is down to better technology, tighter processes, or stricter management. Because there’s something far more fundamental at play. Health and wellbeing in […]

by Stress Matters HQ
6 March 2025

If there’s one thing guaranteed to destabilise workplace wellbeing, it’s today’s VUCA world of: It sounds dramatic, doesn’t it? But it’s the reality we’re all living (and working) in, with political shifts, tech disruptions and economic turbulence coming at us faster than ever.  It makes me feel like I’m clinging to the clunky wooden roller […]

by Amy Hitchcock
20 February 2025

National Gratitude Month in November is an ideal time to focus on small gestures with big impact when it comes to workplace wellbeing. In fact, it’s a reminder how everyday acts of kindness, like saying “thank you” or offering a helping hand, reduce stress and build stronger teams. While workplace wellbeing initiatives like flexible working […]

by Stress Matters HQ
4 November 2024

Balancing productivity and workplace wellbeing is like searching for a unicorn for HR managers and SME business owners alike – elusive, but worth the chase. Take working from home and hybrid working models as cases in point. Yes, they can facilitate the needs of employees on a more personalised basis than ever before. But they […]

by Stress Matters HQ
5 August 2024

Health and wellbeing workshops on self-care are trendy right now. But what do they truly mean? And how can HR teams and business owners make them more than buzzwords? Well, you’re in the right place for nurturing your team’s wellbeing, with the added bonus of building a stronger employer brand through encouraging self-care, in and […]

by Stress Matters HQ
1 July 2024