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‘Beyond the Balance Sheet’, a new report from private and commercial bank, Arbuthnot Latham, reveals that over 40% of UK entrepreneurs exit to prioritise wellbeing and family. Current market conditions also play a large role, with 65% selling up sooner than they had wanted due to the fear of tax rises. One in five entrepreneurs said they received offers they “couldn’t refuse”, often resulting in hasty decisions and heightened uncertainty.
As the founder of Megi Wellness, my journey into the hair loss industry has been both personal and professional. Hair loss affects millions worldwide, yet many existing solutions overlook key factors such as ageing, hormonal changes, and overall scalp health.
The latest research from The Global Payroll Association (GPA) reveals that 75% of people would turn down a job that doesn’t offer hybrid or remote working, while flexi working is also preferable to a four-day week.
“As sustainability becomes a global priority and stricter EU regulations take hold, businesses are scrambling to brand themselves as eco-friendly,” says Assoc. Prof. Danguolė Oželienė.
On Blue Monday, GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector, has released figures showing that, over the past decade, mental health conditions have been either the first or second highest cause of claim by employees on work-sponsored group income protection (GIP) policies.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that comes around every wintertime, when the nights begin to draw in, the weather takes a turn and the clocks go back. The NHS predicts that two million people suffer from SAD in the UK, although plenty of undiagnosed cases could mean this number is higher than predicted.
The January Blues have been present in general discourse for some time. Low mood, lower energy levels and feelings of irritability are experienced by many of us throughout the winter and January following the high of the holiday season.
I never thought my ADHD would become my startup superpower. For years, I watched other entrepreneurs follow traditional business advice that didn’t click with my brain. But here’s the thing about founders with ADHD: we’re not just managing challenges; we’re sitting on a goldmine of unique strengths that can revolutionise how we build and grow companies.
As the New Year approaches, business leaders everywhere are taking stock of their achievements and setting intentions for the year ahead.
With around 15-20% of the global population exhibiting some form of neurodiversity according to the National Library of Medicine, it’s crucial to design office spaces that embrace inclusion and neurodiversity.
The majority of employers (55%) take a passive approach to encouraging the utilisation of the health and wellbeing support they offer, according to research by Towergate Employee Benefits.
As we anticipate 2025, now may be the time to add investing to your New Year’s resolution. Venturing into the world of investing can be daunting, especially for first-time investors who fear losing money, therefore, venture capital group Oxford Capital have shared insight on how novice investors can experiment with small investments before committing on a larger scale, and provided actionable tips on how to maximise investments.
Entrepreneurship often comes with a relentless drive to succeed, the weight of expectations, and the need to constantly be “on.” For many entrepreneurs, these pressures manifest as high-functioning anxiety, which is a state where outward appearances of success mask an internal struggle with overthinking, self-doubt, and chronic stress. It’s like building a business with the brakes on: progress is possible, but it’s slow, draining, and riddled with inefficiencies.
With the colder weather and shorter days, many of us notice shifts in mood and energy levels. For me, winter often means feeling more tired, a need for more sleep, and less time outside – just as work and life seem to be at their busiest.
Three in 10 (30%) British Gen Z have been signed off work for mental health reasons in 2024, totalling 1.7 million young people, as the UK government unveiled plans to get young people into work earlier this week.
Many employees find themselves facing extra challenges at the turn of the calendar year.
As the Christmas party season kicks into full swing, new research from Virgin StartUp reveals that more than half (56%) of workers think Christmas parties are a good thing and can help reduce loneliness at this time of year.
Resilience is crucial for managing stress, handling change, and recovery and recharge. If you’re already anxious and overwhelmed, it can be challenging to focus on your resilience, but it is possible. Here are six practical steps you can take to build resilience.
The past four years or so have brought with them a range of financial, economic, and systemic shocks. While everyone is hoping for a steadier future, with interest rates and inflation falling and economic growth and wages rising, it is more important than ever to be mindful that for your employees it may not be that simple. Dr Glenn Mason, Head of Adult Psychological Therapies at Onebright, discusses supporting financial wellbeing in the workplace.
Thrive, the fast-growth all-in-one learning technology company, has released findings from the UK’s first medical trial of the four-day work week in partnership with the University of Sussex, revealing significant improvements in both physical and mental wellbeing and productivity, but some challenges on a business level.
