Corporate gifts have become part of how organisations mark the moments that matter at work. A festival, a promotion, a completed project, a new joining or simply an occasion to say thank you can all become reasons to send something. The gift itself may be useful, attractive or beautifully packaged. But what stays with the…
It is Neha’s first day at a new company. She has spent the morning finding her way around, remembering names and trying to take in everything being said. When she reaches her desk, there is a small bouquet waiting for her with a note welcoming her to the team. The flowers will probably last a…
A young employee tells their manager they are struggling with the workload. The manager listens, suggests taking a break and points them towards the organisation’s wellbeing resources. The conversation sounds supportive. But the deadlines remain, the workload has not changed, and the employee is still unsure whether raising the issue again will make a difference….
For years, wellness technology has been closely associated with fitness. Step counters, fitness bands and smartwatches have made it easy to track how much we move, how well we sleep and how our bodies are responding. But our wellbeing extends beyond what can be measured on a screen. You can have a good night’s sleep…
You sit down to finish a piece of work. Before you can get started, a message appears on your phone. Then an email notification. A meeting reminder. You check one thing, respond to another, and suddenly your attention has moved somewhere else. This has become a familiar part of working with technology. Our devices help…
You can find advice on almost anything related to wellbeing these days. How to manage stress. How to sleep better. When to take a break. Which habits might help you feel healthier and more balanced. Workplaces have joined the conversation too, with workshops, campaigns and resources designed to help employees look after their wellbeing. The…
It is 11:20 on a Tuesday morning. A difficult conversation with a colleague has just ended, and there is still a report to finish before lunch. By three o’clock, an unexpected request lands in the inbox and changes the rest of the afternoon. Then there are days when the pressure builds more quietly. A deadline…
Think about the last time your organisation offered a wellbeing initiative. Perhaps it was a workshop, an app, a counselling session or something as simple as a day focused on wellbeing. For some employees, it may have been exactly what they needed. Others may have found it difficult to fit into their day, while some…
It’s Thursday afternoon. Someone has been working on the same project for weeks. The deadlines haven’t changed, but the days have somehow become longer. Lunch gets pushed back, and a few emails are answered late at night. The work still gets done, although it takes more effort than it used to. By Friday, they feel…
If someone asked you what services, technology and flowers have in common, you’d probably say, “Not much.” And that would probably be the answer most people would give. Services are about people, expertise and interaction. Technology gives us tools we use in different ways. Flowers make us think of celebrations, appreciation or the spaces around…
People rarely arrive at work with only work on their minds. A difficult morning at home, a worry about a parent, financial concerns, poor sleep or a strained relationship can follow someone through the office door. So can the things that make life easier: a good night’s sleep, supportive relationships, time to recover or simply…
Someone can have the right skills, the right training and the right experience, and still have a difficult day at work. A deadline is approaching. Messages keep coming in. Something at home is competing for attention. Concentration is harder than usual. The person’s capability hasn’t suddenly disappeared. Their ability to access it has changed. For…