Here at BlueSkyMinds NZ, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside some exceptional organisations doing some incredible work in the area of wellbeing and high performance. It is extra special when one of those organisations scores a whopping 99% positive response to the engagement question ‘my manager cares about my wellbeing’. Here I describe what[…]
Now more than ever, don’t cut your employee wellbeing budget In today’s ever-changing, fast-paced and uncertain business world, investing in mental wellbeing initiatives is more important than ever. Organisations that offer wellness initiatives for their employees are not only investing in the wellbeing of their employees but are also seeing improvements in business performance, and[…]
The recent cascade of extreme weather events across NZ has been extremely disruptive for many. High winds, flooding, clean ups, cancelled plans and the uncertainty around closures; it’s enough to make even the most balanced among us feel a little off-centre! Fear, worry, distress, anxiety, uncertainty, overwhelm; these are difficult emotions to navigate and regulate.[…]
Did you know that in New Zealand 1 in 4 people will suffer from an anxiety disorder in their lifetime? In fact, at any one time, 15% of the population will have been diagnosed with some form of serious anxiety. Given recent events, I wouldn’t be surprised if these numbers have spiked since last recorded. […]
