Physical & Everyday

Wellbeing at Work

Foundational

We do our best work, and enjoy it more, when we're well — rested, supported, and able to switch off. Looking after your own wellbeing and noticing when colleagues are struggling isn't separate from work; it's part of being a good team. It's always okay to ask for help, take a break, or say you're overloaded.

Work matters, but so does the person doing it. Sustainable wellbeing — reasonable hours, real breaks, support when things are hard — keeps people healthy, happy, and effective over the long run. This is a shared responsibility: look after yourself, look out for each other, and know it's encouraged (not frowned upon) to set boundaries and ask for support.

If you're struggling — with workload, stress, or anything personal affecting work — please reach out to your manager, HR, or any support services available. You won't be judged for it.

Look after yourself

DoWork at a sustainable pace, take real breaks during the day, and use your time off to actually switch off.
DoSet healthy boundaries around working hours — it's okay to log off, and you're not expected to be always-on.
DoAsk for help early — with workload, a problem, or stress — rather than struggling silently; that's a strength, not a weakness.
DoSpeak to your manager or HR if work is affecting your health, or if something personal is affecting your work — support is there.

Look out for each other

DoNotice when a colleague seems overloaded or not themselves, and check in or offer help — people under strain often won't ask.
DoMake it safe for others to set boundaries and take breaks — respect time off and don't expect out-of-hours responses.
DoTreat each other with kindness and respect; a supportive team is a healthier and more effective one (see Respect at Work).
AvoidGlorifying overwork or making people feel they must be always-on to keep up — it harms everyone, including the work.

Ask yourself

AskAm I working sustainably, taking breaks, and able to switch off?
AskDo I need to ask for help or flag that I'm overloaded?
AskIs a colleague struggling, and could I check in or help?
AskAm I respecting others' time off and boundaries?

Why it matters: People are not machines — wellbeing affects health, happiness, judgement, and the quality and safety of the work, especially in a careful, regulated business. A culture where it's normal to rest, set boundaries, ask for help, and look out for each other keeps the team healthy and effective for the long haul.