Trends in healthcare utilisation during COVID-19: a longitudinal study from the UK
The first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on healthcare utilisation. The aim of this retrospective review was to quantify how utilisation of non-COVID care changed during this time so as to gain insight and inform planning of future services during potential second and subsequent waves. Click here to download the research […]
The effect of high correlated colour temperature office lighting on employee wellbeing and work performance
The effects of lighting on the human circadian system are well-established. The recent discovery of ‘non-visual’ retinal receptors has confirmed an anatomical basis for the non-image forming, biological effects of light and has stimulated interest in the use of light to enhance wellbeing in the corporate setting. Click here to download the research paper
The development of ‘Make One Small Change’: an e-health intervention for the workplace developed using the Person-Based Approach
The application of digital health interventions is widespread and many employers are implementing employee e-health programs. Intended to enhance productivity by increasing wellbeing, workplace interventions often lack evidence of effectiveness and have low rates of retention. Use of the person-based approach (PBA) is one solution, which offers a systematic framework for developing effective digital health […]
Employee performance in the knowledge economy: Capturing the keys to success
The present study examines the key determinants of employee performance in a knowledge-intensive service fi rm located in the UK. Using data from a pilot study, we mapped eight performance-related behaviors to two measures of global performance to isolate the strongest predictors of the latter. We also examined the degree to which these associations varied […]
Design, development and validation of the RedBrick Health Assessment: a questionnaire-based study
Health risk assessment (HRA) questionnaires have become a popular tool to help quantify health issues within populaions. Over the last decade HRAs have increasingly been delivered in the online environment. The objective of this study was to create and validate an HRA that is optimized for delivery via the Internet. Click here to download the […]
Impact of a Health Promotion Program on Employee Health Risks and Work Productivity
Evaluate the impact of a multicomponent workplace health promotion program on employee health risks and work productivity. Click here to download the research paper
A global, cross cultural study examining the relationship between employee health risk status and work performance metrics
Health risk assessments (HRA) are used by many organisations as a basis for developing relevant and targeted employee health and well-being interventions. However, many HRA’s have a western-centric focus and therefore it is unclear whether the results can be directly extrapolated to those from non-western countries. More information regarding the differences in the associations between […]
The impact of digital health interventions on health-related outcomes in the workplace: A systematic review
The impact of employee health on productivity in the workplace is generally evidenced through absenteeism and presenteeism. Multicomponent worksite health programmes, with significant online elements, have gained in popularity over the last two decades, due in part to their scalability and low cost of implementation. However, little is known about the impact of digital-only interventions […]
The development of a new corporate specific health risk measurement instrument, and its use in investigating the relationship between health and well-being and employee productivity
The development of a new corporate specific health risk measurement instrument, and its use in investigating the relationship between health and well-being and employee productivity. Click here to download the research paper