There is a disturbing narrative gaining traction in professional circles that argues that many employees suffering from mental health issues are “malingering” - exaggerating or even faking symptoms to facilitate time off work. The idea...
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Insight into Wellbeing Partner’s Senior Counsellor and Presenter
Alex Macfarlane MBACP Fully qualified mental health professional Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) 10+ years post qualification experience in workplace mental health support services What do you enjoy about working...
World Mental Health Day 10 October 2024 – this year’s theme is “Workplace Mental Health”
World Mental Health Day 2024 is 10th October This year’s theme is “Mental Health in the Workplace” Workers are experiencing higher levels of exhaustion, stress and burnout, anxiety and insomnia Prioritising events and specialist counselling...
Workplace Counselling and Support Services for Employee Burnout
Burnout continues to be a pervasive issue affecting workplace mental health, with many employees finding it difficult to effectively manage the various pressures they face professionally and personally. The day-to-day demands of the workplace -...
Understanding Gen Z in the Workplace
by Kitty Hannam As Generation Z (those born between 1997 and 2010) enters the workforce in increasing numbers, they bring new perspectives and challenges that are reshaping workplace dynamics. From struggles with work-life balance and...
Employee Counselling Update: The Rising Impact of Personal Relationship Difficulties on Workplace Mental Health and Performance
In recent months, there has been a very sharp increase in the number of employees seeking workplace counselling support for personal relationship problems, including infidelities, abusive behaviours, separations and divorce. This represents a shift away...
Confidentiality is non-negotiable: A response to the new BBC allegations against the UK’s largest EAP
Client confidentiality is at the heart of counselling. It is the foundation of the counsellor-client relationship and without the trust that it enshrines, mental health support is dangerously undermined and ethically compromised. Confidentiality helps to...
Workplace Nutrition & Healthy Eating
Recognising the benefits of healthy eating and nutrition in the workplace is a staple of the traditional wellbeing strategy, but keeping your employees up to date with the specific areas of nutrition that affect them...
Workplace Counselling from Wellbeing Partners: A Comprehensive and Timely Service
Wellbeing Partners’ comprehensive in-house workplace counselling service provides the fastest and most effective solution for supporting the individual mental health needs of your employees, in your workplace or online. The biggest challenge to supporting employee...