Health and wellbeing resources for small businesses

Running your own business comes with huge responsibilities and challenges, so it can be easy to forget to take the time to look after your health and wellbeing. Looking after your mental health and understanding how you can support others is incredibly important. It contributes to your overall wellbeing as well as the productivity and success of your business.

Getting started with workplace wellness

Making time to focus on the wellbeing of yourself and your team has many benefits for your business. From learning a new skill to connecting with others, Sport England, ukactive and Mind share five simple ways to wellbeing.

Take notice

Reminding yourself to ‘take notice’ can strengthen and broaden awareness. Studies have shown that being aware of what is taking place in the present directly enhances your wellbeing and savouring ‘the moment’ can help to reaffirm your life priorities.

Get active

Regular physical activity is associated with lower rates of depression and anxiety across all age groups and is essential for slowing age-related cognitive decline and for promoting wellbeing. Sport England's Active Employer toolkit is a fantastic starting point.

Connect with others

Feeling close to and valued by other people is a fundamental human need and one that contributes to functioning well in the world. Whether you get involved with team sports or attend a networking event, it’s a great opportunity to connect with others, make friends and be social.

Learn a new skill

Continued learning through life enhances self-esteem and encourages social interaction and a more active life. You could try a new sport with a friend or boost your knowledge with our small business resources.

Give

Individuals who report a greater interest in helping others are more likely to rate themselves as happy. Research into promoting happiness has shown that committing an act of kindness once a week over a six-week period is associated with increased wellbeing. Volunteering is a rewarding way to give back to your community.

Supporting your team

Explore a range of articles and on-demand webinars designed to help you improve wellbeing in your small business, from getting active to financial wellbeing.

Video Mon, 20 May 2024

Communicate better in business

This webinar explores techniques to help you read, understand and communicate better with people in business.

Video Tue, 24 October 2023

Cost of living: How employers can support staff and boost retention

Blackhawk Network share key insights from the latest BHN Extras research alongside the expertise and experiences of industry panellists, to help SME’s best support their people.

Article Mon, 12 September 2022

How to tackle mental ill-health in your firm

Stress and mental ill-health are the most common reasons for long-term absence from work. Marcus Herbert from the British Safety Council shares how companies can reduce work-related stress.

Article Fri, 07 January 2022

Seven simple ways to have an active work day

Discover how you can build physical activity into your day and encourage your team to do the same with top tips and practical advice from Sport England and ukactive.

Article Fri, 07 January 2022

Why physical activity is great for mental and physical wellbeing

Learn about the benefits of building physical activity into your day and how it can benefit your physical health and mental wellbeing.

Article Wed, 06 October 2021

Menopause in the workplace: Advice for employers

Hannah Thomas, Employment Solicitor at FSB Employment Protection, explains the steps you can take to support your team and where you can access a template menopause policy for your workplace as an FSB member.

Going it alone doesn’t have to mean being alone

Running your own business isn’t always smooth sailing, but when you’re the boss, who can you turn to? As an FSB member, you can access services designed to support your wellbeing.

Events and Networking

Want to connect with like-minded business owners? Join us at our free local networking events.

Healthcare

Prioritise health and wellbeing, all in one app. Access counselling sessions, a 24/7 private GP, an Employee Assistance Programme and more.

Maximise Your Membership

Join our panel of FSB staff as we discuss how to make the most of the many FSB benefits, from debt recovery and health and safety, to healthcare and lifestyle tips.