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How to help when someone is not okay

The links between alcohol and mental health

Don Shenker, founder of the Alcohol Health Network, explains why alcohol awareness should be part of a wider wellbeing strategy.

Good medicine: what we can all learn from ‘social prescribing’

Next week is Mental Health Awareness week

And so is the week after. And the week after that…

Seven ways to manage stress and anxiety

Life has the ability to put a spanner in the works at any time, so it’s normal that you and your employees could feel stressed from time to time.

Six ways employers can tackle burnout

Employee burnout is becoming a problem for many businesses. We look at what you can do to tackle it.

5 ways alcohol awareness can be part of your wellbeing strategy

Don Shenker, founder of the Alcohol Health Network, explains why alcohol awareness should be part of a wider wellbeing strategy.

Looking after your back in lockdown and beyond

With many of us still working from home, possibly since the start of the first lockdown in March, there are some simple steps you can take to minimise your risk of developing back pain and neck pain.

Talking statistics, job satisfaction and wellbeing

Watch our ‘Embracing the Age of Ambiguity’ video with Dr Suba M and Prof Sir Cary Cooper

Soldiering on through illness: does it do anyone any good?

Sophie Money, Group Protection Wellbeing Manager at Aviva, talks about presenteeism and how to recognise and address the problem in your workforce.

Working life and wellbeing in the age of ambiguity

We’re living in an age of ambiguity that is impacting both society and workplaces across the UK.

How preventing burnout starts in the workplace

Dr Subashini M, Associate Medical Director, Aviva UK Health & Protection, sheds light on the issue of burnout and why you should try to counteract it in your workplace.

Technology: an enabler or a pressure point?

Debbie Bullock, wellbeing lead at Aviva, talks about how technology can lead to an ‘always on’ culture and how to address that.

How the ‘Age of Ambiguity’ is affecting health and wellbeing in the workplace

As the line between home and work becomes increasingly blurred, what can employers do to keep employees healthy and engaged?

Testing times

Dr Subashini M, discusses the developments in COVID-19 testing and explains why, in the case of antibody testing, she considers people should proceed with caution.

Let’s talk about the menopause

The menopause doesn’t just affect women in the workplace – it’s an issue for us all. So, why don’t we talk about it more?

Pension power: our best weapon against climate change?

Shane O’Brien shows how we can all do our bit to help turn villains into heroes on climate change.

Investing to improve the world we live in

Laura Stewart-Smith explains how providers and pension schemes can keep members aware and engaged with ESG investing.

ESG and ethical investing: what’s in a name?

In recent years, ESG and ethical investing have moved from niche strategies to a mainstream part of investing.

Why pensions and passions can go hand in hand

Zelda Bentham, Group Head of Sustainability looks at how helping people to invest sustainably through their pension can be a good move.

ESG funds: it’s all a matter of choice

Zelda Bentham, explains the role of ESG funds in giving employees a sense of choice and control over their pensions.

5 reasons responsible investing is good for your employees

Investing for environmental, social and governance reasons creates a feel-good factor around your business as well as your people.

How being sustainable could help your business thrive

Zelda Bentham, Group Head of Sustainability at Aviva, outlines how making your business more sustainable is a positive move for your company.

Why sustainable pension investment is important to your employees

Sustainable investment isn’t just good for the planet, it's good for business too.

Family-friendly business policy: 5 ways to make it work for you

Anthony Fitzpatrick, Employee Relations and Global Policy Lead, shows how family-friendly policies really can lead to a stronger workforce.

March 2021 Budget

What’s the impact on employee benefits?

As SMEs plan to recoup lost trading time - Lockdown gives them time to plan

Chris Andrews looks at what businesses need to consider if they're making up for lost November trading hours by maximising the run up to Christmas.

Financial education: giving the right message at the right time

Laura Stewart-Smith looks at how to handle communicating with your employees during the pandemic.

Keeping employees motivated: what you can and can’t do

Rachel Fenoughty, of Aviva’s Learning & Development team, asks how employers can motivate employees in times like these – and concludes that they can’t…

Why businesses should talk more about employees caring duties

Jonathan Briggs, Group Head Talent Acquisition at Aviva, looks at why businesses should talk about flexible working for carers.

Why it’s good to keep your employees volunteering

With all the new guidelines surrounding coronavirus, traditional approaches to volunteering have had to change.

How to help your employees spot scams

Fraudsters rarely take a day off, even in the middle of a global pandemic.

Business resilience: the 6 factors

We all know what resilience means, but what does it mean for business? We’ve identified six crucial factors…

Business Continuity Planning: Where do we start?

Pete Holmes, Aviva Risk Consultant, answers everyone’s first question on how to plan for the unexpected.

5 ways volunteering is good for business

Giving employees time out for volunteering could be the start of something special… for your business too.

Employee Benefits: A Survey from the UK Workplace

As the working environment changes, so do expectations. This extends beyond the way we work to the way in which that work is rewarded…

Balance isn’t a women's issue, it's a business issue

Are men being excluded from the gender balance conversation? Our recent event with PRA Health Sciences discussed the elephant in the room.

Happy staff are more productive staff

A 2015 study showed that happier employees are more productive… so making them happier is good business. But how do we do it?

Plastic pollution: let’s turn back the tide

People care deeply about our oceans - and removing disposable cups from your business really can make a difference.

Equal parental leave: why it’s good for employers too

A year’s passed since we’ve started offering men the same parental leave as women. The policy been popular — but we’ve found some insights.