Workplace Wellbeing: Beyond the Fruit Bowl

Send a textEver noticed how workplace wellbeing often gets reduced to fruit bowls and yoga classes that hardly anyone attends? Health coach Amanda Robinson challenges this superficial approach in a thought-provoking exploration of why wellbeing at work matters more than ever.The numbers tell a compelling story: over 2.8 million UK workers are currently on long-term sick leave, with stress and anxiety costing businesses billions annually. Yet when organisations get wellbeing right, the return is substantial – up to £5 for every £1 invested. Amanda makes a powerful case that wellbeing isn't just HR's responsibility but everyone's business, from CEOs to team members.Drawing from her experience working with organisations like a financial services company in Preston, Amanda demonstrates how wellbeing becomes transformative when integrated into company culture rather than treated as a separate initiative. She emphasises that meaningful change doesn't require complicated programmes, but rather consistent small steps: walking meetings, proper lunch breaks, and creating environments where people feel safe to express struggles without fear of judgment.The episode concludes with a practical challenge: identify one small wellbeing step you can take this week, whether for yourself or to support colleagues. When wellbeing becomes woven into the fabric of an organisation, workplaces transform – and so do lives. Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn or visit healthsteps.co.uk for more resources on building a thriving workplace culture. Next episode will delve into stress, burnout and their impact on the bottom line.http://www.healthsteps.co.uk