Implementing an effective employee wellbeing strategy is a vital component of business success. The impact of world events on Mental Fitness and resilience, changing cultures of work, the growing narrative of ‘The Great Resignation’ and changing attitudes towards work all make wellbeing more and more necessary. And more and more high performing companies are showing...
Wellbeing within the legal sector was a growing topic of discussion and action even prior to the arrival of Covid-19. A significant influence on this increased focus on wellbeing was the publication of the International Bar Association Report – Mental Wellbeing in the Legal Profession: A Global Study. The then President of the IBA, Horacio...
Creating an effective wellbeing strategy for any organisation is complex and challenging. There is no “one size fits all” model. Strategy needs to be tailored to the unique needs, structure and circumstances of the organisation. And be designed to deliver a tailored, personalised solution to meet the equally unique needs and circumstances of individuals at...
Apps and people are the ingredients for an effective wellbeing strategy. We love apps. One of the things we love here at Cognomie about how wellbeing has evolved and developed over the last few years is the proliferation of apps that help with our everyday wellbeing and self improvement. Our own phones are well stocked...
Hybrid working will shape the future of work It looks as though some form of hybrid working, combining time in the office with using technology to work from home is here to stay and be a part of the future for all our working lives. There are obvious benefits to hybrid working. It saves time...
One of our first recommendations for any organisation developing a wellbeing strategy is to undertake a wellbeing audit. Assessing the business, both in terms of the current wellbeing landscape within the organisation, and in terms of the current Mental Fitness status of employees, ensures that the developing strategy is tailored around the business and what...
When we first founded Cognomie a few years ago we were incredibly excited to make Dubai one of our first conference destinations. All of the founding team had worked in Dubai in various roles prior to launching Cognomie and all thrived on the energy of life in the region and the combined commitment to innovation...
We’ve been thinking and talking a lot recently about the idea of duty of care for wellbeing and Mental Fitness in organisations. Historically the term has been used in the context of an employer’s responsibilities in terms of Health and Safety where it is the employer’s job to spot potential hazards or safety issues and...
Nearly all of the clients we work with or speak to see hybrid working as something that is here to stay. For many organisations with multiple offices or workforces distributed around the country or globe, the sort of hybrid model that mixes office time with remote working from a home or “on the road” location...
