We combine academic expertise with practical, real-world solutions to help organisations create healthier, more sustainable work. Led by Professor Jo Yarker and Dr Rachel Lewis (Birkbeck, University of London), our work is grounded in robust evidence and trusted by organisations across the public, private and third sectors, including CIPD, Acas and the HSE.
Our mission is simple: to improve the working lives of all.
What we do
We bring together research, consultancy and professional development to help organisations move beyond good intentions to meaningful, lasting change.
Consultancy
We work with organisations to understand their challenges and implement practical, evidence-based solutions that improve wellbeing and performance.
Our work typically includes:
Diagnostics and insight –
· Wellbeing Maturity and Provision reviews
· Affinity Psychosocial (Stress) Risk Assessment
· Data, Governance and Policy Review
· Wellbeing Professionals Framework Competency Profiles
· Affinity Absence Management Review
· External Framework Mapping (e.g. ISO 45003, IGLOO)
Interventions and solutions –
· Manager Training (e.g. stress prevention, leading well, managing absence, addressing harmful behaviour, having difficult conversations)
· Wellbeing and Mental Health Training for Employees
· Multi-Topic Webinars
· Coaching (wellbeing, return to work, senior leaders)
· Mediation and team based interventions
· Wellbeing Champions CPD Programme
· Stress Management Competencies (including 180 feedback)
· Leading wellbeing through change training
· Wellbeing Strategy, Policy and Framework Development
· Wellbeing Framework Development
· Return-to-work toolkits
Research – We partner with organisations, policymakers and academic to generate insight, evaluate impact and translate evidence into practical tools and guidance.
Professional Development – We share evidence and learning to support health and wellbeing professionals to create healthier, more productive workplaces.
