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Inspiration + Motivation =
Inspovation
The term inspovation may not be in the dictionary, but it’s definitely in the vocabulary with the world of Wellbeing First.
Our collection of blogs, articles and research is curated to offer deeper insight into the world of wellbeing and what it really means for you as an individual, or within a workplace setting.
The Workplace Wellbeing Review 2025
Reflect, reset, and reimagine workplace wellbeing for 2026. Take the Workplace Wellbeing Review 2025 and plan a sustainable, values-driven strategy.
Are We Overlooking the Biggest Psychosocial Risks at Work?
I had a realisation at the Workplace Wellbeing Professionals Aotearoa Hui a few weeks ago.
It’s encouraging to hear about more workplaces starting to tackle psychosocial risks (or in simpler terms, the way work itself can harm wellbeing).
Yay for progress! 🙌
For a long time, I’ve been saying that bullying is one of the most well-understood psychosocial risks. It’s regularly discussed, and most workplaces now have policies, training, and awareness campaigns in place – hell
Simplifying WorkSafe’s Latest Psychosocial Risk Guidelines
For Business Owners: Understanding WorkSafe’s Latest Guidelines on Managing Psychosocial Risks
The Raw and Real State of Wellbeing in 2025
In the thick of the pandemic, wellbeing took centre stage. It wasn’t optional—it was urgent. Leaders, parents, colleagues, friends,...
It’s time to introduce you to Wellbeing First
Welcome to Wellbeing First! Wellbeing First is here to help individuals, small business owners, and workplaces shift from burnout to...
Why is psychological harm still treated like a second-class citizen - even in 2025?
WorkSafe New Zealand quietly and finally released its long-awaited guidelines for managing psychosocial risk. No press release. No...
How does balance take shape for you?
I'm always inspired by the visual metaphors of Pejman Milani via his I.D.E.A. Newsletter each week 💡 In his original visual he showed...
10 Enviable Examples for Navigating the Modern Workplace Jungle
I had a thought-provoking discussion with Jo McFadden from PEP Worldwide NZ about navigating the modern workplace jungle! We discussed a...
OOO hack - set up rules to delete your emails!
Check out my OOO rule I set up a few years ago when I went on leave. I felt slightly anxious about it due to it being quite disruptive...
Sick Leave needs a makeover and a new brand
Kiwis are legally entitled to take sick leave if they (or someone they care for) are sick or injured. Makes sense to say you’re sick if...
Hours of Work: Are your Employment Agreements Legal?
I'm very passionate about the topic of hours of work. in 2023 I did some research for a conference presentation and I discovered that...
How to set healthy work boundaries and avoid burnout
It’s undeniable that work can be stressful and the pressure can feel relentless at times. The latest data on job burnout from Prof...
How my healthy work boundaries article triggered Simon Barnett but provoked some great discussion.
I’m feeling like a true Wellbeing Provocateur after getting roasted by Simon Barnett on Newstalk ZB!! The headline “How to set healthy...
Hopelessly Devoted: An article about workaholism.
An estimated 15% of workers worldwide are classed as workaholics. But what does it actually mean, and more importantly, what’s it like to...
The Burnout Crisis
What responsibility does the employee, leader, organisation and government have to reduce or eliminate the risk of this “occupational phenom
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