The Wellbeing Wrap – August 2026
Welcome to the August edition of The Wellbeing Wrap. This month we’re looking at wellbeing from a few different angles – from keeping your own wellbeing steady, to helping workplace wellbeing learning stick,
Wellbeing Focussed Articles
Why Does Manual Handling Training Work for Some Workplaces – But Not Others?
Most organisations have provided their workers some form of manual handling training, and many workers have participated in more than one manual handling session. Workers attend the session, learn the
Wellbeing Workshops: A Starting Point, Not a Quick Fix
Learning Takes Practice Think back to when you first learned to drive. Your first lesson probably didn’t make you a good driver. You learnt how to start the car, steer,
Keeping Your Wellbeing Steady
We’ve all experienced it …. You sit down at a café, rest your elbows on the table, and suddenly it tips or wobbles because one leg is slightly uneven.The table
The Wellbeing Wrap – July 2026
Welcome to the July edition of The Wellbeing Wrap! This month we’re exploring what wellbeing really means, why peer support matters in the workplace, and whether it’s really age
Is it Just Age… Or have We Forgotten How to Move?
We Started Out Moving Naturally Have you ever noticed how easily young children squat? Feet flat on the ground, balanced, comfortable and without a second thought. Fast forward into adulthood
Building Peer Support in the Workplace
We all experience challenging days at work. Sometimes it’s a heavy workload. Sometimes it’s a difficult conversation, a demanding client, or simply trying to balance everything life throws at us.
Burn In: A New Way to Think About Wellbeing
When we talk about Workplace Wellbeing, we hear about stress, fatigue, overwhelm, and the growing challenges people face in balancing work, family, and life commitments. In short … burnout. What
Wellness vs Wellbeing: What’s the Difference?
Many people use the terms Wellness and Wellbeing interchangeably From fruit bowls and step challenges to yoga sessions, meditation apps, and wellbeing workshops, there is no shortage of initiatives designed
The Wellbeing Wrap – June 2026
Now that winter has arrived, many of us are balancing busy workloads, keeping up with our whanau’s activities and still trying to maintain healthy habits all in less daylight hours.
Why Manual Handling Training Needs to Be More Than Theory
This article has been adapted from insights provided by Alison Richmond of Provention, creator of First Move Training, and delivered in Northland by AIM’s expert trainers. First Move Manual Handling
Mastering Calm Under Pressure
Modern life can feel relentless. Emails arrive urgently. Deadlines move closer. Difficult conversations happen. Expectations grow. At work and at home, many people are carrying far more pressure than others