Mark Newns from Keltbray’s Thrive programme shares his journey of supporting physical and mental health in our ‘macho’ industry, from being met with a cynical response to having his colleague tell anyone who would listen, ‘Mark is okay and saved my life’.
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Wellbeing in the workplace
Andy Baines-Vosper tells us about initiatives in place to support their diverse workforce, including a wellbeing app, monthly wellbeing book giveaways, and a wellbeing WhatsApp community. Importantly, he encourages us to talk openly. Because it’s OK to not be OK.
How the pandemic is changing future wellbeing strategy
As we embark on a journey into a post-pandemic ‘new normal’, we need to adjust our wellbeing strategies again. Charlotte Carter from KPMG shares how they’re adapting to ensure the changing needs of colleagues are met.