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We conduct original research and write guidance for professional bodies, policy makers and organisations

What we do
Our mission is to improve the working lives of all. We do this in four ways: consultancy, development, research and insights.
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Posted: Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Elevating the Impact of Your Wellbeing Champions
Organisations are becoming more strategic about workplace wellbeing, embedding it into people strategies and leadership development, as well as providing tools to support mental health. A key part of this shift is the rise of wellbeing champions - volunteers passionate about fostering a healthier work culture.
However, in our experience,...
Upcoming events
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Managing Partner, Dr Rachel Lewis speaks at Public Policy Exchange Webinar - Strengthening Employment Rights and Tackling the Drivers of Work-Related Mental Ill-Health
Rates of anxiety and depression among UK employees have increased by 75%, with burnout affecting 15% of workers, according...
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Masterclass - Exploring harmful behaviour at work: both in person and online
Our Masterclass event will bring together academic and practitioner speakers to share the latest knowledge about Exploring...
Addressing potentially harmful work demands
Psychosocial hazards, such as high workloads, long hours, and lack of control or autonomy, significantly impact employee mental health and wellbeing, with stress and mental ill health often arising when demands outweigh individual's resources...
Working well for a new era
Looking to refresh your wellbeing strategy? Affinity's Research Consortium report, published with IOSH, brings together findings on work wellbeing from five organisations during the COVID-19 pandemic, with ideas for adapting provision to the demands of a new era.
HSE Project OSCAR
Project OSCAR aims to provide HSE with the evidence base to inform policy decisions and underpin guidance on the practical actions that employers can take to prevent and reduce work-related stress.
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