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Corporate Wellness
Onboarding: The Start of a Great Relationship
Employee engagement matters now more than ever. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees are still voluntarily quitting at historic rates each month. Better pay, better benefits and better company culture are all significantly driving employees to look elsewhere for work. One solution is to create a culture and employee experience that will […]
HRD Summit – Interview with Victoria Grzesiak
Following up on our series of interviews in the context of the HRD Summit, coming up on May, 22-23 in RAI Amsterdam, we had a conversation with Victoria Grzesiak, Senior Manager of Learning & Development at Gympass Europe. German born and with an international background, here is her vision of the future of HR and […]
See how to reduce employee health insurance costs
It is important to offer employees a good health insurance plan, although it may not be mandatory in many sectors. Such benefits bring peace of mind and allow employees to focus on the job, not to mention the motivation factor which attracts and retains talents. Moreover, health is wealth. The wise saying makes sense, particularly […]
Staff rewards: why salary just isn’t enough
The battle to attract and retain the top talent rages on, and many companies still think salary will do the trick. But when competitors are able to match the money you’re offering, pound for pound, what else is there? With a dearth of talent out there, and too many other organisations competing for them, attracting […]
The Workaholic: A Double-edged Sword for Any Company
Does this person sound familiar to you? They think a 60-hour workweek is slacking off and an 80-hour week is something to be proud of, they never take PTO, and they let their managers, colleagues, clients know they’re available to take a call or reply to an email or text anytime, anywhere. Meet the workaholic […]
HRD Summit – Interview with Natalie Brock: Talent Attraction and Engagement
In our third inspirational interview of the HRD Summit series, our editorial team sat down with Natalie Brock, Director of Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding at Gympass Europe, to hear what she has to say about her challenges in talent attraction and engagement and the future of HR. The HRD Summit is coming up on […]
How to Raise Awareness About Mental Health in the Workplace
As an organisation leader, you can take steps to make your work environment more accepting for everyone. Here are a few examples about how to improve your company’s response to mental health. Create inclusive policies Policies are the only way to enact change, so evaluate your company’s formal processes to determine what you can do […]
Valuing your workforce: what it’s worth
Successful staff retention requires more than salary. This is especially true in today’s climate, where skilled employees have the power to cherry-pick the best opportunities. Then there’s the fact that staff are more connected. It’s so much easier for them to use the internet to compare their terms and conditions and explore whether the grass […]
Working mum Burnout: It’s Very Real and Needs Attention
The last 18 months have been tough on pretty much everyone. In the beginning – in those early days and months when COVID-19 first slowly crept into our consciousness and then suddenly upended everything about life as we’d known it – the media gave lots of very well-deserved attention to the medical and emergency first […]
Personal Wellness
5 common mistakes in post workout nutrition
Do you do all the right exercises, never miss a training and still not getting the results you wanted? If this has already happened or is happening to you, it is most likely the fault of what you eat after training. That’s why we invite the nutritionist Camila Laranja to explain the 5 most common mistakes in post-workout nutrition! […]
Best Sources of Protein for Vegans
There are plenty of reasons to eat more meat-free meals: they’re cheaper, lower calories, and better for the environment. But one of the most common excuses people make is that meat-free and dairy-free food doesn’t contain enough protein. However, a well-planned vegetarian or vegan diet can provide you with all the nutrients you need. That […]
Ask the Experts Series | Part Two: Mental Health & Physical Activity
We are back with the second part of our Ask the Experts Series and this month, we’ll be discussing the connection between mental health and physical activity alongside Luca Solari¹ and Karl Simons OBE². Physical Exercise: Good For the Body and the Mind It’s known (and proven) that physical exercise is a great way […]
Ask the Experts Series | Part Three: Learnings from 2022, Getting Ready for 2023
Wait, it’s December already? Again? We might feel this way year after year (and some say it’s not just a feeling, there’s actual science behind it), but there’s one thing that doesn’t change when a new year approaches: our resolution to take better care of our wellbeing, body and mind. My guess is that your […]
Ask the Experts Series | Part One: Mental Health
How would you define wellbeing? In very simple terms, it’s the same as feeling that life is going well. But then again, what does that mean? According to the CDC, wellbeing is influenced by (and influences) our health, job, family and economic matters of life. The feeling that life is going well, or not, is […]
Quirky Christmas Recipes
Christmas isn’t generally the time for low-fat, low calorie recipes. But if you’re concerned about overindulging, we’ve got some quirky, healthier options for this year’s Christmas dinner. Have yourself a healthy little Christmas with these delicious recipes that won’t make you feel like you’re missing out on all the festive fun. From Boxing Day Turkey […]
Why Gympass is right for you
Your fitness journey starts here! Gympass isn’t just an ordinary gym membership, it is a membership that gives you access to over 22,000 gyms around the world with unlimited access to any sport or class. You can access hundreds of classes and gyms near you with just a click of a button. Why should I […]
Class Review: YMCA Club circuits
As the largest health and fitness facility in central London, YMCA Club claim to boast more choice, more variety, more of what you’d expect and more of what you wouldn’t. They offer a 25m swimming pool, a sauna, steam rooms, a meditation room, 7 in-house sports clubs, regular events and evening workshops, and a whopping […]
Guest Blog: How I Use Gympass Throughout The Day
Curious how Gympass can elevate your day-to-day? Gympass employee Nathan documented his typical day using Gympass. Check out how he accesses gyms and studios, wellness apps, and more all with one monthly membership. Who? Nathan, a client success coordinator at Gympass UK and Ireland What? He is incredibly passionate about the health and fitness industry […]