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Wellbeing & Work

Wellbeing at Work

Wellbeing at work is the holistic approach to employee mental, physical, social and financial health. In the UK, employers face increasing legal and regulatory expectations around supporting wellbeing, especially since the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis.

Definition and UK Context

Wellbeing at Work covers mental health, physical health, financial wellbeing and social connection. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 makes employers responsible for staff health, including mental health. The HSE has issued specific guidance on managing work-related stress.

Key Components

Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP), mental health first aiders, flexible working policies, financial wellbeing benefits, manager training on early warning signs, regular pulse surveys to track mood.

Role of the Employee App

An employee app delivers wellbeing content where staff actually are: on their phone. teamly modules include anonymous mood check-ins, EAP signposting, manager dashboards (aggregated only), and mental-health-first-aid content delivery.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Wellbeing at Work

What HR leads, IT managers and compliance officers ask most often.

Is wellbeing at work legally required in the UK?
Yes in part. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require employers to assess and manage work-related stress. HSE has issued specific guidance.
How does teamly support wellbeing programmes?
Through anonymous pulse surveys, EAP signposting modules, content scheduling for awareness weeks, and aggregated manager dashboards. Crucially, individual data is never exposed.

Considering an employee app?

teamly is the European employee app for mid-market companies. Go-live in 3 to 6 months, your own branded app, UK and EU GDPR compliant.