Developing a Professional Framework for Workplace Wellbeing Practitioners
Designed for wellbeing professionals through a seven-stage research process, the Professional Framework for Workplace Wellbeing defines what credible, effective and ethical practice looks like — across disciplines and across career stages. It provides the first multi-disciplinary, integrated evidence-informed…
Fixing sick Britain
IOSH’s report tackles Britain’s workplace health crisis head-on. Work-related illness affects 1.7 million UK workers. It costs employers £150 billion every year.IOSH brought together leading occupational health experts and organisations to create a clear, practical plan to transform workplace health.…
Role of HR in selecting and developing senior leaders
Drawing on academic research and practitioner experience, this report explores what good leadership looks like and how people professionals can be effective in the selection and development of senior leadersGood senior leadership is vital in providing organisations with the right strategic direction…
Research Consortium 2024: Addressing the ‘elephant in the room’ of psychosocial hazards: Identifying how to address potentially harmful work demands and workload
Psychosocial hazards, such as high workloads, long hours, and lack of control or autonomy, significantly impact employee mental health and wellbeing, with stress and mental ill health often arising when demands outweigh individual’s resources. Job demands, including unachievable deadlines, cognitive…
The business case for investing in health and wellbeing
Taking an integrated approach to mental health and wellbeing brings gains to health, performance and retention. We provide a summary of the latest research and share cost calculations you can use to estimate the overall cost of poor mental health in your organisation. Our review shows that investing…
Supporting employees with non-pay offers through the cost-of-living crisis
The ‘cost-of-living crisis’, defined as the fall in ‘real’ disposable income that the UK has been experiencing since late 2021 is having a profound impact on the nation. Inflation reached a 40 year high in October 2022 (ONS, 2022a) and the fiscal year 2022-23 saw the biggest one-year fall in living standards…
Outcomes of Senior Leadership Disclosure of Mental Health Lived Experience
Speaking out on mental health and ‘leading by example’ is often easier said than done. For those who consider share their experience, the worries round vulnerability, stigma and being judged have historically often been justified. This report examines the research evidence on the outcomes of senior leader…
Introduction to the Working Well Maturity Framework
The rapid increase in the number of wellbeing frameworks available has given rise to a bewildering choice for organisations. The Working Well Maturity Framework was developed in response to calls from Affinity’s Research Consortium, to develop a clear picture on how frameworks differ and to develop a…
Digital Mindsets Summary Report
The Digital Mindsets project aims to develop our understanding of people’s attitudes and beliefs regarding technology and change in the workplace (their digital mindset) and use this understanding to help support people through change, thus ensuring a more inclusive workplace.Affinity Health at Work…
Managing duty of care for wellbeing within a hybrid workforce
Remote working has become increasingly common in the modern workforce, hugely accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning that support for wellbeing in organisations has had to adapt to a new context. The aim of this research, carried out by Affinity Health at Work on behalf of the International SOS…