For a company built around workplace wellbeing, becoming a B Corp was a natural next step for us. Today, we're proud to say it's official: Luminate Consultancy is now a certified B Corporation,...

It can be hard, reaching out and/or opening up about our mental health -- to ask for help. We know this to be the case for men and boys, especially. So, ahead of Movember, we wanted to share some insi...

Despite general improvements in awareness and knowledge around the subject, conversations about menopause remain whispered in many workplaces. We know why, of course: misogyny-informed embarrassment a...

One of the most frequently explored topics in our Mental Health Training for Managers is how to effectively support colleagues experiencing high stress—sparking meaningful discussions on the manager...

This is a guide for employees across all levels and industries (welcome, welcome) who are interested in starting a peer support group in their workplace. It focuses on how we can meaningfully and resp...

Supporting employee mental health shouldn’t be considered a ‘luxury’, nor should it require a large budget. Every employee has the right to feel safe and supported at work, and every organisatio...

Alongside the many benefits of remote work, there remains the challenge of how to create a consistent, positive company culture through digital channels only. This was the endeavour of marketing agenc...

Low self-esteem can have a profoundly negative impact on an employee’s work and their experience of the workplace. Often misunderstood as shyness or a lack of confidence, low self-esteem is about so...

Our working relationships form a large part of our lives (the average office worker spends 1,791 hours a year with their colleagues!) and, perhaps unsurprisingly, have a significant impact on our ment...

  Bring your at-work community together this Mental Health Awareness Week with the help of our Checklist Challenge Printouts! Intended to be circulated amongst your teams as a fun, simple way to ...

At the start of this year, we decided to conduct an internal wellbeing experiment and trial a four-day work week. Driven by many factors, including a curiosity about the Four Day Week Foundation’s p...

In almost every workplace, stress is an inevitable factor that can, if left unmanaged, significantly impact a team’s performance, morale, and overall wellbeing. Though stress is not all bad – in f...

Meet Nutritional Therapist, Chef and Facilitator, the lovely Sam Hamrebtan. 👋 Sam has been teaching teams how to enhance concentration, stabilise energy levels, and support their overall health and...

This is an account of a friend of Luminate’s, detailing how they experience neurodivergence, how it affects them in work and in life, and how they support themselves/are supported with the more chal...

Graduate schemes can bring the best and brightest, often most adaptable and enthusiastic new starters into an organisation. From bringing valuable, fresh perspectives to the conversation to superior t...

  Wondering why (on average) only 3/10 of your company’s C-Suite are women? Did your male colleague repeat the idea you literally just shared to receive starkly different, more positive feedbac...

  London, 4th March – Luminate, a leading provider of workplace wellbeing and mental health solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Workhug, a dynamic wellbeing company dedicated t...

Workplace wellbeing has become a central focus for employers looking to foster happy, healthy, and productive workforces. It’s an expectation from the modern employee. With individuals spending a si...

Being part of a rapidly growing organisation can be exhilarating; as we realise collective ambitions, are encouraged to think big, and gain valuable new teammates, manpower, and expertise! However, ra...

Supporting a colleague experiencing any kind of mental health condition is a key part of creating a safe and supportive culture; one in which colleagues feel they can bring their full selves to work. ...

Student mental health is a hot topic. But what about that of the staff tasked with keeping these young minds well and prestigious institutions running smoothly? At Luminate, we've been working with cl...

  Every New Year very many people set intentions (or make resolutions) for the next. The ‘blank slate’ a new calendar year provides can be a catalyst for reflection and for re-focusing on imp...

How does a workplace deal with the collective shock and grief of losing a colleague? Soft drinks manufacturer, Britvic engaged Luminate following the sudden and tragic death of one of their employees....

  Grief is an unavoidable part of all of our lives. Yet, we often feel lost when it comes to supporting ourselves or others during such times. Our latest toolkit, A Guide to Grief and Loss at ...

One of Luminate’s warm, wonderful, expert facilitators, Dan Edwards works with employee teams to help them manage stress, find calm, improve their sleep and energy-levels through breathwork. ☁️ ...

The holiday season can be a great time to rest, recuperate, and recharge your batteries for the year ahead. But too often we get caught up in the ‘holiday hustle’ and wind up feeling exhausted, de...

This Movember we sat down with Mental Health First Aid® instructor and beloved Luminate facilitator, Ryan Ridgway, to chat about his specialist subject: men’s mental health. During our much-meander...

  It might sound controversial to some but, to a certain extent, money can buy happiness – or, at least, peace of mind. Money has a significant impact on our wellbeing, with financial worries b...

  Although perimenopause/menopause is a uniquely individual experience, with symptoms varying aplenty from person to person, there are some universal tools we can use to help support ourselves th...

  Transitioning back to work after having a child or taking a period of parental leave can sometimes mean feeling pulled in opposite directions and struggling to stay on top of it all. Sophie Loc...

  The latest ONS data, published only in August 2024, revealed that suicide rates in England and Wales are the highest they’ve been in more than two decades. These figures represent real people...

  Workplace culture is the difference between a happy, healthy, high-performing team and one that's demotivated, demoralised and self-destructive. Building a culture of psychological safety is th...

Supporting an employee with autism should be viewed the same way as supporting anyone in the team, be they neurotypical or neurodivergent. It’s an opportunity to recognise and leverage their unique ...

  PolyAI is a software development company with over 140 staff in office-based, hybrid, and remote roles around the world. Characteristic of many companies within the tech space, PolyAI put wellb...

  Executives long believed that building the best teams meant combining the best people. But studies from Harvard Business School, Google, and countless other leading universities and think tanks...

  Mental ill-health is just as valid a reason to take sick leave as physical ill-health. This is understood by UK law and, looking at the data, is representative of the (working) world we live in...

  Download our Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 poster! Based on this year's theme, movement, it features 6 tips to get moving more at work. Physical activity (in whatever way’s possible – n...

  Women are living and working longer. A fact that (provided the individual wants to stay in work) should be cause for celebration. However, a rise in ageist attitudes seems to coincide with the ...

  It's been proven many, many times over that a dedicated wellbeing programme can increase morale, productivity, and engagement, as well as reduce absence and decrease staff turnover. All pertine...

  Occupational burnout is defined by The World Health Organisation (WHO) as: "A syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It is ch...

  At this moment in time, there are world events – ongoing conflicts, unfolding conflicts, the aftermath of natural disasters etc – that may be impacting your colleagues’ mental health. Bey...

  Kind of like a horoscope (unless you don’t believe in horoscopes… then not at all like a horoscope), when you were born affects your attitude towards work. Every generation has a different ...

  Stress will always be a part of life and, of course, work. But when we experience stress on an ongoing basis, with very little respite and few tools to help us manage it, we run the risk of bur...

  You might not be ready to admit it (especially with the scorching first half of September we’ve just had) but autumn/winter is rolling in. And with it, the winter blues – at least, for some...

  For working parents, balancing the demands of work and child-rearing is… not easy. Almost constantly being pulled in different directions can leave many feeling like they’re underdelivering...

  If you've worked with Luminate recently, it's likely you've already had a good natter with Tom - our new Business Development and Account Manager. He works with our clients to find tailor...

  We’re just over halfway through 2023! A good time, perhaps, to reflect on the year so far. And what we’ve noticed, over these past 6 months, are a few new expressions generating a lot of co...

  “It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data,” says world-renowned (albeit imaginary) detective, Sherlock Holmes. And we quite agree. Measuring (and regularly re-measuring) empl...

  These days, being a manager involves a lot. And we mean A LOT. In addition to the technical skills needed for operational management, people managers must possess the soft skills to support the...

  As training coordinator, Cheryl McGranaghan works with our clients and facilitators to join everything and everyone up! 👯‍♀️ She manages diaries, contracts, invoices and more - fitt...

  Long-term stress is often not taken as seriously as it should be, but its cumulative effects can wreak havoc on both our physical and mental health - in many cases leading to burnout. Unfortuna...

  Did you know that diverse workplaces retain talent for longer, have higher levels of employee engagement, and even perform better financially than businesses with less diverse teams? Your neuro...

  We all know that sleep is important. Getting enough quality sleep (and this looks different for everyone) bolsters our physical and mental health. It is the golden ticket to feeling good, work...

  Our webinars and seminars (60-minute keynote talks, delivered via either videoconference or in-person) are one of our most popular services here at Luminate! This is perhaps because we offer a ...

  A mental health policy is statement of intent, outlining your organisation’s approach, commitment, action-plan, benefits, and regulations in the area of mental health. All that good stuff! I...

  When it comes to mental health, preventative measures are those we put in place to try and keep ourselves/our teams well. And so, in proactively striving to improve our wellbeing, we reduce the...

  NHS Property Services (NHS PS) are the facilities management arm of the UK National Health Service. Back in 2019, Luminate were commissioned to design and implement a company-wide wellbeing pro...

If you take one thing away from this article, let it be the reassurance that it’s normal not to be feeling your best right now, given the context we find ourselves in. Dubbed the permacrisis, this e...

  Listening is half of every conversation. An often-underestimated skill, becoming a better listener is something we’re all capable of. For many of us, it can also make the prospect of conducti...

  Luminate have a new addition! Introducing James Burke, our new Business Development Manager and, quite possibly, the most enthusiastic human you’ll ever meet! ☺️ Coming from a background ...

  Money can contribute to our worries at the best of times. But this winter - what with the ongoing recession, rising energy bills, and the media fanning the flames of panic – it’s safe to sa...

  Unsociable hours. Difficult customers. 12-hour shifts. The pressure of a hot kitchen during service. The demanding nature of hospitality is well known. And - because of this - the need for impr...

  As the nights start to draw in and festive preparations begin, now is the time to swot up on the seasonal factors that can affect employee mental health. Here to point you in the right directio...

  The recent mass shift to virtual working has made the world that bit smaller, enabling Luminate to reach an international employee base with the click of button. Well, that might be a slight ov...

  This is a first-hand account of someone experiencing crisis. Luminate facilitator and accredited Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Ryan Ridgway, has very kindly shared his story with us - to ...

  There are some key pieces of mental health legislation that employers need to be aware of to ensure that they operate within the law and remain on top of best practices and standards. 👌 Acco...

In 2019, Luminate began their employee wellbeing programme at Splash Damage, a leading, London-based gaming company. Since then, we have seen their staff through several lockdowns and significant, po...

  Loneliness is a feeling of sadness that can accompany being alone, without a social network, or feeling like you don’t ‘fit in’ to any social group. If prolonged, it can be a prominent ri...

  We've created a fun and free resource for this year's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek: a quiz that tells you just how mental health aware you are! It's a great tool to test your knowledge, to lear...

  This month, we spoke to Luminate’s longest-standing facilitator, the incomparable Jana Nightingale. 💖 Jana has more than a decade of experience working in mental health education, is a cer...

  A walk is commonly used to break up the working day – be that a quick 10 minutes around the block, or a more leisurely lunchtime stroll (or roll, for those of us using wheelchairs or mobility...

  This is a first-hand account of living with an eating disorder. A friend of Luminate has very kindly shared their story of Anorexia with us - to help raise awareness, improve understanding, and...

  Time to Talk Day is here! Today (Thursday 3 February) presents workplaces and individuals alike with the opportunity to start conversations about mental health. It’s a chance to perhaps: chec...

  There is an increasing amount of research demonstrating the link between what we eat and our mood. Leading many nutritionists to believe that we can, quite literally, eat ourselves happy. ‘Ea...

  Stress is a feature of most modern workplaces but, by giving our employees the tools to start actively building resilience, we can help them cope much better with its negative effects. Resilien...

  Winter - a season that brings its own, very specific set of demands (and delights!) into our working lives. From the final quarter of the working year to the festive season - and the accompanyi...

World Mental Health Day (Sunday 10 October) is a World Health Organisation initiative that aims to raise awareness and understanding around the subject of global mental health. Policies, treatment, an...

Businesses need a comprehensive employee health and wellbeing programme. Our free toolkit makes starting one easy.

A personal account of a friend of Luminate’s, detailing the events that led up to their burning out, how it manifested, where they feel their workplace fell short, and their road to recovery.

The skills required to manage people well don't come naturally to everyone. And that's absolutely fine! There's more than one path to career satisfaction.

Meet Annie Knapman, our new Business Development Manager, to discuss wellbeing, where she finds zen in the city and her (controversial) favourite biscuit!

We can’t talk about maternal mental health without talking about shared parental leave. This Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, Mel shares her story of new motherhood.

It can be difficult to know where or how to start a conversation about mental health at work. Here's how...

This April marks Stress Awareness Month. Often not taken seriously enough within the workplace, we offer some sustainable solutions to combat chronic stress.

How can mindfulness help you? Some unexpected lessons taken from an 8 week mindfulness course - from a beginner's perspective.

Right now, in the UK, more than 13 million people are going through the menopause. So – why aren’t we talking about it at work?

The problem with wanting mindfulness “to work,” goes against its very nature. It is not a pill we can take to cure depression, or make us feel less stressed.

Sometimes that little voice in your head can be a little unkind, but learning to treat yourself with compassion is the key to confidence.

This January many of us will be reflecting on the challenges of the past year, and it is most likely our devices we’ll turn to when seeking connection, comfort or distraction.

A strong team motivates, moderates and inspires its members. Find out what you can (and can't) do to build effective teams in your workplace. 

Created by nutritionist, Sam Hamrebtan, this warm garlic broccoli salad is full of immunity boosting vitamins.

One of the most concerning statistics we’ve seen in the last few weeks is that almost half (49%) of professional workers are fearful about their job security and possible redundancy. This is due to ...

  Are you hiring at the moment? Perhaps you’re looking for your next opportunity or gunning for that promotion with a view to skilling up? On the road to leadership we are often encouraged to g...

We sat down with Luminate's newest team-member for a chat about wellbeing, walks and biscuits! Meet Poppy - our new Marketing Executive.

Now that we are once again being encouraged to work from home (or perhaps you never left your kitchen table) we’ve designed a playlist to help you retain concentration and create a sense of calm dur...

We’re looking for a marketing executive to join our small team here at Luminate. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about wellbeing and has some fun and exciting ideas to bring to the tab...

Cornerstone wanted to continue building on the work they had done in employee wellbeing by further developing the tools acquired by their colleagues and managers.

Since going into lockdown over 9 weeks ago, we’ve strived to continue to help as many of you as possible with our wellbeing services. We pivoted our services to be delivered virtually and we’ve be...

Some people will be well-adjusted to working from home, but for others this will be a new experience. Expect there to be a bedding-in period, of finding your feet and getting used to this new arrangem...

One thing I’ve really not liked since the outbreak of Coronavirus is the minimising of other people’s fears or worries around it. Images telling us how many people die of cancer, suicide or even o...

The world of wellness is a bit like the wild wild west at the moment; a wave of influencers, Instagram ‘experts’ and sponsored content, means we’re receiving a huge amount of information and adv...

What attracted you to a career in wellbeing? I have always been really passionate about mental health and wellbeing. In 2019, I experienced a period of poor mental health that was caused, in part, by...

January is the month of new beginnings, new resolutions and often new diets. Maybe this January it’s the Paleo diet, the Alkaline diet or even a plant-based diet. It could be a promise to cut out su...

We are increasingly being asked for Mental Health First Aid training and whilst it’s wonderful that businesses are looking to engage in some kind of wellbeing activity, we also need to be aware of i...

We are looking to hire a business development manager to help with the expansion of our wellbeing consultancy.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1600776834244{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"] Some of you will know I recently spent a week on an insight meditation retreat. What does that mean? ...

  Hands up my fellow night owls! Dragging themselves out of bed each morning to greet the day bleary eyed and fatigued, trying to keep up with the morning larks of this world.  I’m going to st...

As an HR team or company leader, there is nothing more disheartening than rolling out a wellbeing programme to find your employees aren’t engaging with it

So I write this blog as it’s mid-way through January and if the statistics are anything to go by than most of us will have already given up on any resolutions we made.

This paper provides an objective overview of the business case for wellbeing programmes. We intend to determine the return on investment for the different types of interventions and examine the evide...

Our friends over at The Braizen Kitchen have created this beautiful recipe to help those taking part in veganuary and those who just want to cook up a great plant-based meal.

Mastering multi units provides training for managers and leadership teams who manage multiple units around the country or even globally. Our founding director Mel Crate spoke to them about how these m...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year….or is it? Christmas; an event that spans the best part of a month can be a wonderful time for many, but there are others who find the dizzying array of p...

This week we saw almost 200,000 signatures presented to the government to change the law to ensure that each business has a mental health first aider onsite alongside their physical first aiders.

Many companies are hosting wellbeing days or weeks to launch a wellness programme. This could be set up like a fair if you have the space with different stalls and events or it could consist of semina...

  Unfortunately, other human beings can often be the trigger for mental health problems and sometimes even the cause. Many have suffered at the hands of workplace bullies and sometimes this kind ...

The real cost to your business of ignoring employee mental health: the shocking statistics revealed in the latest government commissioned review. Since being elected, Theresa May has assured us that m...

  Between 2011 to 2015 there were more suicides in construction than in any other profession*. More than 1,400 construction workers took their own lives in this period which is a shocking statist...

This paper provides an in-depth look at stress; its effects on our physical body, our mental health and how we can develop long-term resilience and the tools to manage stress more effectively.

  We hear the term work/life balance far too often and for many of us it seems like a concept too elusive to grasp. As we flit from task to task trying to get a million things done at once, it of...

For most modern office workers, we know what healthy looks like, we just struggle to make the necessary changes to get there. There is a barrage of information available on health and fitness and we n...

As world mental health day approaches (10th October) it’s a great opportunity to take stock and assess what we are doing for our own mental health and that of others. Building awareness of mental he...