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The real reason your absence rates aren't improving
Most absence management policies focus on people who don't want to come to work — when burnout, stress, and presenteeism are usually the real driver. Here's what actually reduces workplace absence, from manager training to workforce health literacy, and how long results take to show.
Dr William Bird MBE
30 June 2026
Real health isn't just workouts. Josh Clamp puts advice into action.
First things first – I know I can’t do it all. I know it's never going to be perfect. I know I’ll have good days and bad days. Expecting everything to go smoothly or assuming progress is a straight line only sets me up for disappointment.
Josh Clamp
9 June 2026
Finding your rhythm in natural light
The power of an ‘outdoor prescription’ for your wellbeing. It’s not just about a nice walk; it’s about using the outdoors as a clinical tool to regulate your blood pressure, settle your nervous system, and reclaim your sleep.
Dr Radhika Vohra
1 June 2026
Job crafting: A simple way to boost engagement and reduce burnout
Job crafting is one of the most effective, and underused, ways to improve engagement, performance and wellbeing at work. At its core, job crafting is about small, intentional changes individuals make to the way they work, so their role better fits their strengths, values and energy without changing the job itself.
Dr William Bird MBE
23 April 2026
Why resilience is a business skill, not just a personal nice to have.
In today’s workplace, resilience is no longer just about coping or “bouncing back.” It’s a core business capability. Resilient individuals think more clearly under pressure, collaborate more effectively, adapt faster to change and recover more quickly from setbacks. Resilient organisations see lower absence, higher engagement, better retention and stronger performance.
Dr William Bird MBE
26 March 2026
Thriving at work: Why preventing burnout is a business imperative
Burnout is often framed as a personal failure to cope. In reality, it’s a predictable, biological response to prolonged workplace stress, and one that carries significant consequences for organisations.
Dr William Bird MBE
19 February 2026
The science of workplace wellbeing
Exploring the neuroscience behind employee wellbeing and why addressing root causes is more effective than treating symptoms.
Dr William Bird MBE
20 January 2026
Harnessing wellbeing to optimise energy and performance
Workplace performance is often talked about in terms of targets, outputs, and results.
