On our most recent Work Well Live webinar discussing psychological safety, Davina Ramkissoon explored what this concept really means, and how it shapes the way we speak, listen, and work together. We looked at both the organisational frameworks behind the term as well as the role that our nervous system plays in co-regulation, building relationships, and self-care during times of stress - all of which influence our capacity to contribute to a psychologically safe working environment.
Read MoreOur 2025 survey of 56 workplace wellbeing professionals revealed a critical challenge:
7 in 10 managers lack skills to support team wellbeing
50% rate their wellbeing culture as only "fair"
Only 2% operate in a "excellent" wellbeing culture
The biggest barrier isn't budget or time—it's that managers simply don't have the skills they need.
Read MoreJust before the summer break, I reached out to the Work Well Community with a mission: to build the next generation of wellbeing training programmes based on real insights from those who understand workplace wellbeing challenges firsthand. The survey was specifically designed for professionals working internally within organisations who have influence on wellbeing training decisions—HR professionals, People teams, Learning & Development specialists, Health & Safety leads, wellbeing champions, and line managers.
Read MoreAs hybrid working policies continue to tighten and employers focus on post-summer plans, a new wave of return-to-office mandates is emerging — and with it, fresh pressure on Ireland’s working routines and eating habits.
New research from HelloFresh reveals that over half of Irish workers (58%) say their diet is worse on days they go into the office, with long commutes and mental load driving a surge in convenience eating.
In partnership with HelloFresh, I've documented a set of five evidence-based principles to help people return to the workplace without losing balance — whether that’s protecting your attention, building better post-work boundaries, or redefining convenience in a healthier way.
Read MoreIn today's world mindfulness is everywhere and nowhere. We increasingly see workplace wellbeing programmes and workshops which introduce mindfulness to their employees, but it often doesn't go beyond a well intentioned introductory session and taster breath practice. While these can be beneficial, there's much more employers can do without spending an enormous budget to provide access to evidence-based mindfulness progammes for interested colleagues.
Read MoreIreland’s National Workplace Wellbeing Day is fast approaching on Friday April 30th 2025. Now in its eleventh year, the day itself has served to raise the importance of employee wellbeing across a wide variety of industries since its inception. As always, I encourage organisations to recognise and celebrate the day in a way that best supports their colleagues while at the same time ensuring they do not fall into the trap of celebrating wellbeing on only one day of the year and merely using the day as a PR exercise!
Read MoreOur most recent Work Well Live gathering took place at Explorium, Ireland’s National Sport and Science Centre. What an evening it was! If you were there, you know. If you didn’t make it… oh dear! You definitely missed out on a fantastic night of learning, networking, and hands-on fun. I've got you covered though. In this article, you’ll find:
✅ A brief event summary
✅ Links to resources mentioned during our session
✅ Some great images from the night
As we enter 2025, it's imperative for HR and wellbeing leaders to craft dynamic strategies that resonate with the evolving needs of the workforce. Wellbeing remains a top priority, and aligning your initiatives with the latest trends and resources is essential. Here's how you can elevate your workplace wellbeing programmes in the coming year.
Read MoreWhat's going on in the world of workplace wellbeing in Ireland? What does the employment landscape look like? Where are the opportunities?
On this Work Well Live webinar we were joined by leaders in the workplace wellbeing space in Ireland to hear about their own career journeys, what they look for in a candidate and where they see future opportunities.
Read MoreIn today’s fast-paced world, employee wellbeing isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a competitive advantage. Welcome to Chief Wellbeing Officer as a Service, your strategic partner in building a healthier, more engaged, and high-performing workplace. Our unique, on-demand service provides expert-led workplace wellbeing strategies tailored to your organisation’s needs, with the flexibility to adjust and evolve as your company grows.
Read MoreOur most recent Work Well Live Webinar was on the theme of Mental Health Plans for Workplace Wellbeing Day & The Year Ahead. Barbara Brennan and Brian Crooke discussed Ireland's National Workplace Wellbeing Day and the mental health milestones and events taking place throughout 2024. If you're a wellbeing, HR or senior leader then you can plan your entire wellbeing calendar for the remainder of 2024 with the detail from this webinar.
Read MoreIreland’s National Workplace Wellbeing Day is fast approaching on Friday April 26th 2024. Now in its tenth year, the day itself has served to raise the importance of employee wellbeing across a wide variety of industries since its inception. As always, I encourage organisations to recognise and celebrate the day in a way that best supports their colleagues while at the same time ensuring they do not fall into the trap of celebrating wellbeing on only one day of the year and merely using the day as a PR exercise!
Read MoreparkHIIT is a volunteer-led social enterprise that promotes the importance of resistance exercise. We get people outdoors and active every weekend of the year, regardless of the weather. We’re Dublin only at the moment but we’ll be nationwide soon!
For parkHIIT to grow and scale it has to be through leaders in local communities.
Read MoreHave you made plans for 2024 as yet? Whether you're working from home, HQ or a hub this year, I can guarantee you that wellbeing will be high on the priority list for your people.
To help with your planning, we've documented all the resources, education and training that you can avail of from Workplace Wellbeing Ireland and our partners and friends in this article.
Our most recent Work Well Live gathering took place at Grant Thornton’s HQ in Dublin’s Docklands and our discussion focused on Domestic Abuse Policies in Irish Workplaces. Our panel highlighted the legal aspect, the practical policy perspective and a very personal story. Grant Thornton launched their Domestic Abuse Policy on the day with Aoife Hennessy sharing details of the policy with those in attendance.
Read MoreOur most recent Work Well Live event took place at the National Treasury Management Agency's fantastic HQ at Treasury Dock and coincided with the annual Green Ribbon Campaign from See Change. Our theme for the session was "What Judgment Feels Like". On the day we were privileged to have a fantastic panel to discuss this in detail.
Read MoreWorkplace Wellbeing Ireland has returned to the rebel county! Thanks to our friends at Uisce Éireann Irish Water, we hosted a live in-person session at their Webworks office in Cork on September 7th discussing Mental Health Considerations in the Era of Remote Work.
Read MoreOn our most recent Work Well Live webinar, Paula Voiseux of Glenveagh Properties joined us to discuss their award winning wellbeing programme.
Read MoreOn our most recent Work Well Live Webinar, Sharon Daly and Anne Farrell of Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail took us through their CIPD Ireland award winning wellbeing strategy and programme.
Read MoreIreland’s National Workplace Wellbeing Day is fast approaching on Friday April 28th 2023. Now in its ninth year, the day itself has served to raise the importance of employee wellbeing across a wide variety of industries since its inception. As always, I encourage organisations to recognise and celebrate the day in a way that best supports their colleagues while at the same time ensuring they do not fall into the trap of celebrating wellbeing on only one day of the year and merely using the day as a PR exercise!
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