Movember and Men’s Mental Health

This month, men across the world grow moustaches to raise awareness of men’s issues, including mental health, where it’s clear more support is needed. According to statistics from the Mental Health Foundation, around 1 in 8 men suffer from common mental health...

World Suicide Prevention Day: A reminder to business leaders

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day 2021. Each year in September, organisations, individuals and communities around the world come together to mark World Suicide Prevention Day, with the aim being to raise awareness of how we can create a world where fewer people...

advo flu vaccination solutions: Have you booked?

advo continues its partnership with Doctorcall to deliver workplace flu vaccination programmes. It is important that organisations continue to protect employees and their business through the annual flu season. Seasonal influenza vaccination is quick, simple and...

ask advo: Can I force employees to have the vaccine?

  Question: We are an office-based employer in London. As an employer, we would like to make it compulsory for employees to have the COVID-19 vaccine. If they refuse and do not have a valid reason, and continue to refuse, then we would ultimately look at...

Stress Awareness Month – How to manage stress

New research has shown the COVID-19 pandemic and related stressors have resulted in a 64% increase in stress related absence since 2019, HR News reports. While bursts of short-term stress can focus the mind and energise the body, prolonged stress can lead to physical...