Six in 10 employees experience workplace stress (February 2018)

February 22, 2018

Almost six in 10 employees (59%) feel stressed because of their work, with those in finance, Government and healthcare under the most strain. A survey of 3,000 workers conducted by employee benefits platform Perkbox found that work was the biggest cause of employee stress, followed by family pressures (45%) and money worries (45%). Workers in […]

New year, new wellbeing opportunities (January 2018)

January 9, 2018

For many, after a Christmas period of TV and overeating, 1 January will have ushered in a predictable list of new year’s resolutions: ‘This year I really will get fit/lose weight/eat healthily/give up smoking/drink less/spend less money, etc.’ While a degree of cynicism may be appropriate, this time of year presents an opportunity for employers […]

8 Trends That Will Impact Worksite Wellness In 2018 (January 2018)

January 5, 2018

The New Year will bring in some exciting corporate wellness trends for 2018. For employers that want to lead the pack in employee health and well-being, some of the newest trends might help you take your employee wellness program up a notch. If you’re wondering what’s next for the ever-evolving wellness industry, take a look […]

Keeping Employees Engaged And Healthy Over The Festive Season (November 2017)

November 22, 2017

Keeping employees engaged and healthy is particularly difficult during the holiday season. The weeks between Thanksgiving and the New Year offer a lot of challenges when it comes to productivity, illness and work performance. Healthy, engaged employees are vital to a company. When employees are over-stressed or dealing with hectic schedules, they tend to drop […]

Workplace wellbeing is focus of new report from British Psychological Society (November 2017)

November 21, 2017

A new report from the British Psychological Society, Psychology at Work: Improving Wellbeing and Productivity in the Workplace examines issues around work, health, and disability and recommends ways that policy makers and employers can tackle poor employment practices using interventions that work with human behaviour, not against it. The report has been launched today, Tuesday […]

Six steps to improving mental wellbeing at work (November 2017)

November 8, 2017

Three in five employees have experienced mental health issues in the past year because of work, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by charity Business in the Community. So what steps can be taken to improve wellbeing in the workplace? Identify your triggers Working out what triggers stress or poor mental health can help you […]

Xhilarate Office Massage Partners with Employee Benefits Live 2017!

October 6, 2017

Once again, we are delighted to be partnering with Employee Benefits Live 2017.  Please visit us in the Relaxation Room at EB Live, London Olympia on Tuesday 10th or Wednesday 11th October 2017 to relax and recharge with a complimentary 10minute massage! We look forward to treating you!…

The Five Most Important Things You Need To Be Happy At Work (August 2017)

August 7, 2017

We’re all just chasing happiness, and since work is such a big part of our lives it’s often one of the first places we look for it. But what does it take to be happy? No matter what anyone tells you, money does make us happy to a certain degree, which is why feeling underpaid […]

Support your employees by encouraging a healthy lifestyle and make your business an even greater place to work! (August 2017)

August 1, 2017

According to The British Heart Foundation, healthy eating habits in the workplace can have a big impact. What we eat and drink is important for maintaining healthy weight, blood pressure and cholesterol and for preventing type 2 diabetes. Diet can affect work performance too. Without regular well-balanced meals or enough water, employees may suffer from […]