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Performance reviews: A neuroinclusive approach
This blog is written by Medigold Health’s Lead Disability Training and Consultancy Specialist, Kath Wood. Performance management is about getting the best out of every employee. Regular open, honest, constructive and professional two-way conversations will bring the best results, and good performance management will help all staff members to understand:[...]
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Let’s talk men’s health
Men’s Health Awareness Week (9-15th June) is back. Observed annually during the week leading up to Father’s Day, Men’s Health Awareness Week aims to raise awareness about the health challenges faced by men and promote strategies for better physical and mental wellbeing. At Medigold Health, we know that workplaces have a[...]
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What is included in our drug & alcohol testing services?
When we talk about safety in the workplace, few issues are as critical—or as complex—as drug and alcohol misuse. Every year, substance misuse affects thousands of workers across the UK. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), around three million workers in Great Britain are either at risk due[...]
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Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
Every year, Mental Health Awareness Week (12th-18th May) presents a vital opportunity for individuals, organisations and communities to come together to shine a light on an issue that affects us all: mental health. This year, the theme is ‘Community’ – a timely and powerful reminder that the connections we build[...]
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Why your business needs to be supporting working Mums
Every year on 7th April, World Health Day gives us a chance to pause and reflect on the most pressing health issues facing people around the globe. This year’s theme – Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures – puts the spotlight on maternal and newborn health, with the World Health Organisation calling[...]
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Discover our top strategies for a healthier, happier workplace
April is Stress Awareness Month, and we’re taking this opportunity to spotlight the impact of stress in the workplace and its effects on employees’ mental wellbeing! We’ll also share practical strategies to help create a stress-free environment, ensuring your team feels supported and empowered to thrive. The impact of[...]
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Neurodiversity numbers and the importance of being neuroinclusive
Neurodiversity is all around us. In fact, around 15-20% of people in the UK are neurodivergent, meaning they think, learn, and process information in ways that may differ from neurotypical individuals. Conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia all fall under this umbrella – bringing valuable perspectives, talents, and ways[...]
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How to improve workplace attendance
As an employer, ensuring high levels of workplace attendance is crucial. Not only is it incredibly important for maintaining business productivity and ensuring smooth operations, but it also plays a significant part in a healthy and positive company culture. But UK sickness absence rates are on the rise. The latest[...]
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Get your organisation talking about mental health
Did you know that in the UK, 1 in 6 working-age people experience symptoms associated with mental ill health at any one time? When we’re trying to cope with mental health challenges, feeling connected and supported is really important. Yet 36% of adults never make space in their day to[...]
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