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When absenteeism starts long before the day off
When absenteeism starts long before the day off. Absenteeism rarely begins with a decision to stay home. It begins much earlier, in a quieter and more familiar place: the shift from being busy to being overloaded.
6 days ago2 min read
Why Guided Workouts Matter More Than Motivation at Work
Most workplace fitness content starts in the same place. High energy. Big promises. Very little guidance. Press play, follow along, hope for the best. And then life happens. Meetings run late. Energy drops. People lose confidence halfway through a movement and quietly stop coming back. At Planet Once, we see this pattern all the time. Not because people lack motivation, but because they’re missing something far more important: clarity. The difference between movement and guid
Jan 142 min read
Why an EAP works best when it is paired with a well structured benefits package
Why an EAP works best when it is paired with a well structured benefits package
Dec 10, 20252 min read
Mind + Body = Performance
Let’s skip the “rise and grind” garbage for a second. You’ve heard it all before: motivation quotes, shredded abs, the “no excuses” brigade. Truth is, most of us are just trying to get through work, relationships, and life without feeling like we’re running on fumes. If you’re skeptical that exercise is the missing piece, fair enough. But I’m not here as a fitness guru. I’m here as a short-tempered, impatient human who only looks calm thanks to hindsight and a good workout. T
Dec 3, 20253 min read
Micro-Habits: The Real Drivers of Team Performance
Culture isn’t built in workshops and top down dictation. It’s built in the quiet repetition of what people do every day. Micro-habits, those small, consistent actions are what shape how teams focus, stay motivated, and deliver results. They’re not flashy. They’re not complicated. But they’re the difference between a team that drifts and a team that performs. Focus is a byproduct of structure You don’t get focus by telling people to concentrate. You get it by removing fricti
Oct 31, 20252 min read
How Habits Shape Workplace Culture
Workplace culture is not built in big moments. It is created through the small, consistent actions that happen every day. From how teams start their mornings to how they handle setbacks, habits are the invisible threads that define focus, motivation and results across an organisation. Micro-habits are often overlooked, yet they are what keep people performing at their best. A five-minute check-in with a colleague or taking a chance to chat after a meeting might see m insign
Oct 28, 20251 min read
Mind and Body at events: turning benefits into real impact
Digital tools are powerful, but sometimes they are not enough. Employees can scroll, swipe and watch, but real transformation often...
Sep 22, 20252 min read
Mind + Body = Performance: Why They Belong Together
Behind every target hit, every deal closed, every project delivered, there’s a person. And behind every person, there’s a mind and a body...
Sep 17, 20251 min read
3 Icebreakers That Actually Work and Build a Positive Work Culture
Meetings are where culture shows up. They reveal how teams connect, how people feel, and how safe it is to speak up. Yet, many meetings...
Aug 14, 20251 min read
Mental Health at Work: Understanding Stress, Burnout and Absence
Workplace stress is not a one-off. It is a slow burn. In 2023 and 2024, around 776,000 UK workers reported stress, depression or anxiety...
Aug 8, 20252 min read
Cycle to work: why employees love it (even if they don’t use the bike)
The cycle to work scheme in the UK has been around for over two decades now, and while many employees jump at the chance to get a shiny new bike at a discounted price, it’s often the case that even those who don’t use it straight away still feel the benefit.
Aug 6, 20252 min read
Making Benefits Technology Stick: The Key to Employee Engagement and Business Success
In today’s workplace, defined by hybrid working, employee wellbeing and the demand for flexibility, benefits technology has become a...
Aug 1, 20254 min read
What Should Workplace Nutrition Actually Look Like?
When we talk about wellbeing at work, we often focus on stress, movement or sleep. But nutrition? That’s the foundation....
Jul 30, 20251 min read
Why Employee Wellbeing Tools Only Work When They’re Relevant, Personal and Data-Driven
Over the past few years, there’s been a clear shift. Employers are no longer asking whether to support wellbeing; they’re asking how. ...
Jul 24, 20252 min read
Relevant, Clear and Empathetic Communication Creates a High-Performance Culture
There is often an assumption that internal comms is something we learn on the job; a nice to have if you like. But, if you think the average manager at work spends 45 minutes of every hour either writing or talking, is it?
Jul 4, 20254 min read
Why Accurately Tracking Absenteeism is Key to Improving Workplace Wellbeing
Absenteeism is often seen as just a number, but without understanding the real reasons why people are absent, businesses are missing valuable opportunities to improve.
Jul 4, 20252 min read
How to Promote Physical Activity in the Workplace Without a Gym
You don’t need a gym to build a healthier workplace. In fact, when it comes to improving physical wellbeing at work, it’s often the simple, everyday habits that make the biggest difference.
Jul 4, 20251 min read
Why the Cycle to Work Scheme is a Win-Win for Everyone
The Cycle to Work Scheme is one of the UK’s most popular employee wellness initiatives, but it’s not just about saving money on bikes....
Jun 18, 20253 min read
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