Mates In Mind

Mates in Mind aims to raise awareness, address the stigma of poor mental health and improve positive mental wellbeing in the UK construction industry.

Meet the industry's stress busters

Based on their own experiences of a confrontational culture former contractors Dave Lee and Andy Dean are on a mission to make life in construction calmer, happier and ultimately safer. Meet the guys behind Mates In Mind.

5 Effective Ways to Make Construction Health and Wellness a Priority

Construction health and wellness is rarely a topic of discussion, but its importance is extremely high. The focus has been on addressing the effects of desk-based jobs but there are types of workplaces that can also lead other health issues, mainly construction sites.

Organize Your Workspace for Improved Mental Health

One way to alleviate stress and improve your mental health at work is to work from a clean and organized workspace.

Wellbeing At Work

A series of articles from The Guardian focused on all aspects of wellbeing in the workplace

LIFE Book Club

What makes everyday spaces work, how do they shape us, and what do they say about us?

The spaces we live in - whether public areas, housing, offices, hospitals, or cities - mediate community, creativity, and our very identity, making us who we are. Using insights from environmental psychology, design, and architecture, The Shaping of Us reveals the often imperceptible ways in which our surroundings influence our behaviour.

Parents' tips: how to successfully manage work and family life

Working after you become a parent is a balancing act that may take a while to perfect. Luckily, these BabyCentre mums and dads are giving you a head start with their tips on combining a happy family life with a successful job.

The art of Hygge

Hard to explain and even harder to pronounce, the Danish word "hygge" (pronounced 'hooga') has exploded in popularity around the world. It translates roughly to "cosiness," but it means so much more than that. So what is hygge, really?

LIFE App- Moment – Screen Time Tracker

Track yours and your familys screen time and find time to switch off those devices!

Men in UK enjoy more leisure time than women, study shows

Men take more leisure time than women in the UK, a study of the nation’s work-life balance has shown.

Men spend six hours and nine minutes a day on leisure pursuits, compared with five hours and 29 minutes for women, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has found.