Wellbeing Digest #4
Featuring great advice & news from Oxford Bus Company, Blenheim, The Wellbeing Generation and many more.
Bus operators back Walk to Work Day to boost health
Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel are encouraging motorists to consider a minor change in their travel habits to help make a difference on Walk to Work Day.
Tree-Planting and Yoga on Offer to Staff as Part of Wellbeing...
Staff at Blenheim are being invited to plant a tree and join free weekly yoga classes as part of a campaign to create a healthy workplace environment.
Why do we celebrate IWD?
Did you know that Ninety per cent of the world’s population hold some prejudice against women, a UN study found last week?
Introducing B4’s Wellbeing Leader, Natalie Davis
Natalie Davis is the founder of Wellbeing Generation and the Wellbeing Girl and has a background in physical activity and sports development. She will also be heading up B4’s new Wellbeing Group launching in March. Here Natalie speaks to B4’s Richard Rosser about what prompted Natalie to make a career out of wellbeing.
£2.6 million pre-seed funding for next generation virus diagnostic company OxDX
The corporate team at Penningtons Manches Cooper has advised OxDX on the completion of its spin-out from Oxford University and its £2.6 million pre-seed funding. The funding will be used to develop its AI-powered diagnostic technology, which will be used to improve the speed, cost and accuracy of diagnostics worldwide.
Abingdon & Witney College makes commitment to support mental health and...
Abingdon & Witney College has reaffirmed their commitment to staff and students by signing up to a brand new national mental health and wellbeing charter – created by the Association of Colleges in conjunction with mental health experts.
Brits enjoy one of the best work-life balances on the planet,...
The UK offers one of the best work-life balances in the world according to a new study by office designers, Diamond Interiors, with typical British office workers getting among the best deals when it comes to working hours and annual leave allocations.
Is your business ‘Plan B’ ready?
‘Plan B’ measures have been discussed and delayed for a number of weeks already, but recent reports indicate that Boris Johnson may ‘trigger Plan B in days’.
Only 50% of Brits say their workplace takes bullying seriously
Bullying in the workplace is an unfortunate prevalence and with many of us now working part-time in the office- how empowered are Brits when it comes to seeking help from HR?
More in Workplace Wellbeing
Lost in Translation? Employees says CEOs Don’t Speak Their Language of Appreciation
Boostworks study reveals 65% employee dissatisfaction rate with
current benefit programmes
Psychological Safety: What does this mean, what should this look like...
At our last B4 People Ecosystem, Lisa LLoyd of It’s Time for Change shared the following report:
Boostworks Appoints Former Vodafone Board Director as Executive Chairman
Mark Bond, previously Head of Customer Operations at Vodafone leads Boostworks Board
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The Importance of Storytelling – How It Can Help Your Business
By sharing your business story thoughtfully, you show potential customers that you’re not just another company trying to sell something, but a trusted partner with a history and purpose. In a world of ‘fake news’ and scams, it’s important for every business to demonstrate its authenticity.
10 Reasons why Deeper Business Connections Help to Build Trust
Deeper business connections offer a range of significant benefits that can contribute to long-term success. Developing deeper connections in business is not just about transactional benefits but about creating a network of support that nurtures growth, collaboration, and resilience. At B4, we help businesses make connections and build relationships. Some of our Members have been with us for well over 15 years as being part of a trusted community of people and organisations that understand the value of trust is a crucial part of their network building strategy.
Raise’24 Demonstrates the Power of Collaboration and Team Effort
At Keble College on Friday 13th December, one hundred representatives of Oxfordshire’s business and charitable communities came together to celebrate months of incredible fundraising efforts and as they all stood at the threshold of the hugely impressive Great Hall, they had already raised well over £20,000. That total has now soared to £37,500 thanks to the generosity of well over 500 donors and the hard work of 33 fundraisers.