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The research on return to work for workers with common mental disorders has primarily focused on the pre-return journey. Relapses and recurrent sick leaves are prevalent and call for research on how we can support workers stay and thrive at work after long-term sickness absence due to common mental disorders....
Work fatigue during COVID-19 lockdown teleworking: the role of psychosocial, environmental, and social working conditions
Thu, 18 May 2023
During national lockdowns in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, previously office-based workers who transitioned to home-based teleworking faced additional demands (e.g., childcare, inadequate homeworking spaces) likely resulting in poor work privacy fit. Previous office research suggests poor work privacy...
Introduction to the Working Well Maturity Framework (PDF, 1.1 Mb)
Introduction to the Working Well Maturity Framework
Tue, 11 Apr 2023
The rapid increase in the number of wellbeing frameworks available has given rise to a bewildering choice for organisations. The Working Well Maturity Framework was developed in response to calls from Affinity's Research Consortium, to develop a clear picture on how frameworks differ and to develop a...
Meta-synthesis of qualitative research on the barriers and facilitators to implementing workplace mental health interventions
Mon, 26 Dec 2022
Purpose: There has been a rapid increase in the number of mental health interventions implemented in the
workplace. The efficacy of these interventions has been mixed. The factors influencing implementation may offer
insights to why some interventions fail to be effective.
Method: We conducted a meta-synthesis...
Digital Mindsets Summary Report (PDF, 120 Kb)
Digital Mindsets Summary Report
Wed, 14 Dec 2022
The Digital Mindsets project aims to develop our understanding of people's attitudes and beliefs regarding technology and change in the workplace (their digital mindset) and use this understanding to help support people through change, thus ensuring a more inclusive workplace.
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Employees' experience of supervisor behaviour - a support or a hindrance on their return-to-work journey with a CMD? A qualitative study
Mon, 14 Nov 2022
Supervisors play an important role in supporting employees to return to work following sickness absence due to common mental disorders; stress, anxiety and depression, however, employees may not always feel supported. We examined employees' perceptions of their supervisors' attitudes and behaviours pre,...
Managing duty of care for wellbeing within a hybrid workforce (PDF, 1.7 Mb)
Managing duty of care for wellbeing within a hybrid workforce
Tue, 01 Nov 2022
Remote working has become increasingly common in the modern workforce, hugely accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning that support for wellbeing in organisations has had to adapt to a new context. The aim of this research, carried out by Affinity Health at Work on behalf of the International SOS...
"What can I do for you? Line managers' behaviours to support return to work for workers with common mental disorders"
Tue, 04 Oct 2022
Sustainable return to work remains challenging for workers returning after long-term sick leave due to common mental disorders (CMDs): stress, anxiety and depression. Line managers play a significant role in supporting returned workers. Therefore, the purpose of this qualitative study was to examine... |
Physical Workplace Adjustments to Support Neurodivergent Workers: A Systematic Review
Physical Workplace Adjustments to Support Neurodivergent Workers: A Systematic Review
Tue, 06 Sep 2022
This review examined the extent, nature and quality of the current empirical evidence for physical workplace adjustment to support occupational longevity, performance and health/well-being in ND workers because of their specific sensory needs. Our results indicate that the research is generally not well-developed,...
Long COVID and Return to Work - What Works? A position paper from the Society of Occupational Medicine (PDF, 685 Kb)
Long COVID and Return to Work - What Works? A position paper from the Society of Occupational Medicine
Thu, 04 Aug 2022
This paper provides guidance on the identification and management of Long COVID - particularly regarding return to work. This guidance has been produced by members of The Society of Occupational Medicine Long COVID Group, of which our Managing Partner Jo Yarker is a member, and other work and health...
Managing Minds at Work: Development of a Digital Line Manager Training Program (PNG, 496 Kb, 1130x1604)
Mental ill-health is the leading cause of sickness absence, creating a high economic burden. Workplace interventions aimed at supporting employers in the prevention of mental ill-health in the workforce are urgently required. Managing Minds at Work is a digital intervention aimed at supporting line managers...
Your Job Can Be Good For You (PDF, 5 Mb)
Your Job Can Be Good For You
Thu, 09 Jun 2022
We were pleased to be BITC's research partner to create the 'Your Job Can Be Good For You' report which sets out how businesses can revolutionise the way employees work while supporting broader responsible business goals. It also includes recommendations to begin post-pandemic re-sets of employee wellbeing...
Developing an Understanding of Moral Injury in Business Settings Summary (PDF, 240 Kb)
Moral injury refers to the lasting strong cognitive and emotional response that is caused by performing, witnessing, or failing to prevent an action that violates one's own moral beliefs and expectations (Litz et al., 2009; 2019). Typically, moral injury research has been conducted within military settings,... |
Developing an Understanding of Moral Injury in Business Settings (PDF, 584 Kb)
Developing an Understanding of Moral Injury in Business Settings
Mon, 30 May 2022
Moral injury refers to the lasting strong cognitive and emotional response that is caused by performing, witnessing, or failing to prevent an action that violates one's own moral beliefs and expectations (Litz et al., 2009; 2019). Typically, moral injury research has been conducted within military settings,... |
Future Teleworking Inclinations Post-COVID-19: Examining the Role of Teleworking Conditions and Perceived Productivity (PDF, 1.2 Mb)
Future Teleworking Inclinations Post-COVID-19: Examining the Role of Teleworking Conditions and Perceived Productivity
Mon, 09 May 2022
This study investigated the relationships between the context of home-based teleworking during the pandemic (pandemic-teleworking conditions), productivity perceptions during home-based teleworking, and employees' future teleworking inclinations (FTI) beyond the pandemic. Specifically, the study examined...
Working with long COVID - guide for colleagues (PDF, 104 Kb)
Working with long COVID - guide for colleagues
Mon, 11 Apr 2022
Drawing on Affinity Health at Work's research with the University of Sheffield and CIPD, these guides produced by the CIPD offer advice and practical recommendations to provide support to employees with long COVID. This guide is for colleagues to help them support workers with long covid. There are also...
Working with long COVID - guide for employees (PDF, 114 Kb)
Working with long COVID - guide for employees
Mon, 11 Apr 2022
Drawing on Affinity Health at Work research for the CIPD, involving returning workers, line managers, occupational health, employment advisers, and rehabilitation professionals, HR professionals and the Long COVID Support group, these CIPD guides offer advice and practical recommendations to provide...
Working with long COVID - guide for line managers (PDF, 1.2 Mb)
Working with long COVID - guide for line managers
Mon, 11 Apr 2022
Drawing on Affinity Health at Work research for the CIPD, involving returning workers, line managers, occupational health, employment advisers, and rehabilitation professionals, HR professionals and the Long COVID Support group, these CIPD guides offer advice and practical recommendations to provide...
Working with long COVID - guide for people professionals (PDF, 373 Kb)
Working with long COVID - guide for people professionals
Mon, 11 Apr 2022
Drawing on Affinity Health at Work research for the CIPD, involving returning workers, line managers, occupational health, employment advisers, and rehabilitation professionals, HR professionals and the Long COVID Support group, these CIPD guides offer advice and practical recommendations to provide...
Management Competencies for Health and Wellbeing
Management Competencies for Health and Wellbeing
Fri, 25 Feb 2022
A growing body of research demonstrates the impact of management behavior on a range of individual and organizational health and wellbeing outcomes; however, efforts to train and develop managers often fall short. This chapter focuses on research to identify competencies–or the collection of skills,...
Working With Long Covid: Research Evidence To Inform Support (PDF, 319 Kb)
Working With Long Covid: Research Evidence To Inform Support
Tue, 08 Feb 2022
An estimated 1.3 million people (1.9% of the population) were experiencing self-reported long COVID as at October 2021. The prevalence and impact of long COVID is emerging as a significant concern and needs ongoing attention from people professionals.
In order to provide timely and appropriate support...
Managing And Supporting Employees With Long-Term Health Conditions: Guide For People Professionals (PDF, 713 Kb)
Managing And Supporting Employees With Long-Term Health Conditions: Guide For People Professionals
Thu, 20 Jan 2022
Over 15 million people live with a long-term health condition in the UK1 and in 2019/20, there were 32.5 million estimated working days lost due to work-related ill health2. Having good management practices gives employee the best chance of staying in work and fulfilling their potential.
This guide introduces...
Protocol For A Feasibility Randomised Controlled Study Of A Multicomponent Intervention To Promote A Sustainable Return-To-Work Of Workers On Long Term Sick Leave (PDF, 991 Kb)
The cost of sickness absence has major social, psychological, and financial implications for individuals and organisations. Return-to-work (RTW) interventions that support good quality communication and contact with the workplace can reduce the length of sickness absence by between 15 to 30 days. However,...
Interpersonal Mindfulness In Leadership Development: A Delphi Study (PDF, 205 Kb)
Interpersonal Mindfulness In Leadership Development: A Delphi Study
Sat, 01 Jan 2022
Mindfulness is increasingly being used within leadership development to enhance managers' wellbeing and leadership capability. Given the relational nature of leadership, we posit that an interpersonal form of mindfulness has the potential to offer benefits over and above those provided by personal or...
Evaluation Of A Natural Workspace Intervention With Active Design Features On Movement, Interaction And Health (PNG, 347 Kb, 794x1123)
Evaluation Of A Natural Workspace Intervention With Active Design Features On Movement, Interaction And Health
Mon, 20 Dec 2021
There is increasing focus on designing workspaces that promote less sitting, more movement and interaction to improve physical and mental health. This study evaluates a natural intervention of a new workplace with active design features and its relocation to a greener and open space.
An ecological model...
Iosh Webinar: Learnings from the Covid-19 pandemic (PNG, 405 Kb, 790x882)
Iosh Webinar: Learnings from the Covid-19 pandemic
Wed, 01 Dec 2021
Learning from the Covid-19 pandemic – approaches to support employee health and wellbeing
Covid-19: Are Reports Of Its Demise Greatly Exaggerated? (PNG, 384 Kb, 793x884)
Covid-19: Are Reports Of Its Demise Greatly Exaggerated?
Fri, 01 Oct 2021
Covid-19: are reports of its demise greatly exaggerated?
What If Your Job Was Good For You? A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity To Make Work Better (PDF, 6.4 Mb)
What If Your Job Was Good For You? A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity To Make Work Better
Wed, 30 Jun 2021
Business in the Community's (BITC) What If Your Job Was Good For You? report identifies actions employers can take to transform wellbeing at work. The report sets out how business leaders can create an environment in which employees feel supported to do their best work. It also outlines how to achieve...
Managing A Return To Work Following Long Term Sickness Absence: Guide For People Professionals (PDF, 263 Kb)
Managing A Return To Work Following Long Term Sickness Absence: Guide For People Professionals
Tue, 29 Jun 2021
Research shows that employees are more likely to return to work safely and productively following long-term sickness absence if they are well supported during their absence and on their return.
The key considerations for managing an effective return, including for those suffering from long COVID, are...
Covid-19 Return To Work Guide: For Managers (PDF, 1.6 Mb)
Covid-19 Return To Work Guide: For Managers
Mon, 29 Mar 2021
Working with a multi-disciplinary team, Affinity Health at Work contributed to this guide for the Society of Medicine to support people to return to work following Covid-19 infection















