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Workplace health, explained
Guides, research and practical advice from the Healthbox clinical team, for the people who run workplace wellbeing.
Why New Zealand workplaces should offer skin checks
New Zealand has the highest melanoma rate in the world. Onsite skin checks remove the friction that stops people getting checked, and catch problems early.
20 Jul 2026
Why Team Wellness Challenges Work: Boosting Health and Morale in the Workplace
Team wellness challenges combine accountability, support, and fun to transform workplace health and morale. These initiatives tap into natural human desires for connection and friendly competition, creating lasting habits while strengthening workplace culture.
7 Jul 2026
Boosting Productivity Through Wellness Training for Employees
Workplace wellness training drives sustainable productivity by supporting employee health and engagement. Organizations implementing these programs experience measurable improvements in morale, reduced absenteeism, and stronger team performance.
6 Jul 2026
Workplace Hearing Health & Audiometry Testing in New Zealand
In New Zealand, approximately 1 in 6 adults experience hearing loss, costing the health sector an estimated $131.8 million. Hearing loss is preventable with proper workplace hearing protection and audiometry testing to identify at-risk individuals early.
22 Apr 2026
Occupational Health Monitoring: Ensuring Workplace Safety with SafetyCheck
Occupational health monitoring is legally required for employees exposed to workplace hazards. Regular health monitoring creates a supportive company culture where team members feel encouraged to prioritize their own wellbeing.
22 Apr 2026
Laboratory Safety Ergonomics for the Prevention of Muscoskeletal Disorders
Laboratory workers face repetitive motion injury risks from routine procedures like pipetting and microscope work. Employers can minimize occupational injuries and boost productivity by controlling ergonomic risk factors.
21 Apr 2026
Book an Individual Skin Cancer Check in Auckland & Christchurch
Not a workplace booking — how individuals can get a professional skin cancer check at our Auckland and Christchurch clinics, plus practical skin cancer prevention tips.
16 Mar 2026
Essential Workplace Mental Health Support: Resources Every Business Needs
Mental health is vital to employee wellbeing and business success. A guide to the essential resources that transform workplaces into supportive, productive environments.
4 Mar 2026
Innovative Employee Wellness Challenges for Teams
Employee wellness challenges are a fantastic way to boost morale, encourage healthy habits, and foster team spirit. This article explores innovative ideas to keep workplace wellness programs fresh and engaging.
24 Feb 2026
The Importance of Health Assessments in the Workplace
Workplace health assessments provide crucial snapshots of employee wellbeing and enable early identification of potential health risks, fostering a culture of care while reducing costs.
18 Feb 2026
Understanding Workplace Safety Standards in New Zealand
New Zealand's workplace safety standards, governed by the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, establish proactive risk management requirements for all businesses. These standards aim to create environments where workers can perform safely and return home healthy daily.
17 Feb 2026
Building a Positive Work Culture in New Zealand
Creating a positive work culture transforms organizations by boosting employee engagement and enhancing productivity. In New Zealand, where community values and wellbeing are deeply embedded in society, fostering a supportive workplace is essential for business success.
10 Feb 2026
Skin Cancer Checks: Early Detection and Skin Cancer Prevention Tips in New Zealand
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in New Zealand. The good news? Early detection saves lives. Practical prevention strategies and why regular professional screening matters.
10 Feb 2026
Boost Employee Wellbeing with Healthboxes
In today's fast-paced work environment, employee wellbeing is more important than ever. Healthboxes offer curated packages with practical tools and resources to foster a positive workplace culture and promote healthier habits.
17 Sept 2025
Balancing Working From Home and the Office: The Great 2024 Debate
Should organizations mandate office attendance or embrace remote work? We explore how each arrangement affects productivity, mental health, and wellbeing, and why a balanced hybrid approach offers the optimal solution for most teams.
25 Oct 2024
Managing Airborne Particulates: Controlling Dust with On-Tool Water Suppression
On-tool water suppression systems represent a proactive dust control method that attaches directly to tools like grinders and saws. This approach helps employers meet Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 requirements while protecting worker respiratory health.
10 May 2024
Tuning into Safety: The Importance of Workplace Hearing Testing and Protection
Workplace hearing loss remains a preventable concern that affects employee safety and productivity. This article explores why hearing testing and protection are critical components of occupational health programs.
18 Apr 2024
Understanding the Importance of Workplace Skin Checks and the Dangerous Connection Between UV Light and Skin Cancer
New Zealand experiences exceptionally high UV levels, creating significant skin cancer risks for workers exposed to sunlight. Businesses must implement sun safety protocols and regular skin checks to protect their workforce.
8 Mar 2024
Exploring the Importance of Vitamin D
Part II examines the key health benefits of adequate vitamin D levels, including emerging research on cardiovascular, bone, brain, and gut health. The post also provides practical guidance on obtaining sufficient vitamin D through sun exposure and dietary sources.
31 Aug 2023
Skin Cancer Awareness
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. With New Zealand's world-leading UV levels and highest melanoma rate globally, we cover the three pillars of preventative care: sun protection, self-checks and yearly professional skin checks.
26 May 2023
Get the Flu Vaccine before the Flu gets you
Getting vaccinated against influenza reduces serious illness and protects vulnerable community members. We look at flu trends in New Zealand, why vaccination matters, and workplace vaccination options.
9 Mar 2023The Wide and Wonderful Benefits of Walking More
With Walk2Work Day approaching, we share five practical tips for adding more steps to your day—from the physical and mental benefits of movement to habit-stacking, footwear and making walking part of your commute.
1 Mar 2023
Ergonomics Explored - A Three Part Series
Ergonomics is a simple, undervalued tool in the wellbeing toolkit that can lift culture and productivity wherever teams work. This introduces a three-part series on injuries, workstation faults and organisational impact.
3 Dec 2021Five Proven Benefits of Ergonomics in the Workplace
As organisations adapt to hybrid and remote work, a refreshed ergonomics policy delivers real value. We cover five proven benefits: lower costs, better productivity, higher quality, greater engagement and a stronger safety culture.
16 Nov 2021Stanford researchers identify four causes for 'Zoom fatigue' and their simple fixes
Stanford's Jeremy Bailenson deconstructs why video calls exhaust us. We cover the four psychological causes of Zoom fatigue—intense eye contact, self-view, reduced mobility and cognitive load—and their simple fixes.
27 Apr 2021Why does New Zealand have such a high rate of melanoma?
Why is New Zealand the melanoma capital of the world? We explore the environmental, geographic, population and prevention-campaign factors behind our elevated melanoma rate of roughly 50 cases per 100,000 people.
1 Oct 2020What Makes a Great Workplace Culture
Culture is defined by the people who work there, which makes it hard to pin down. This post explores why culture matters for happiness and productivity, and offers practical steps to define, implement and maintain it.
2 Jul 2018If You Want to Increase Engagement, Develop Your Managers
One of the most powerful ways to lift engagement scores is to develop your managers. Using Lever's story, we show how giving managers ownership of their own growth pathways increased engagement by an average of 20%.
11 Jun 201812 Surprisingly Easy Ways to a Happy and Healthy Workforce
Wellbeing shouldn't be compromised at work. This post shares twelve easy-to-implement activities—from taking the stairs to hobby clubs—that help build healthier, happier and more culture-driven teams.
8 Jun 2018Workplace Culture: What It Is, Why It Matters, & How to Define It
Culture is the character and personality of your organisation. This post explains why workplace culture matters, the factors that shape it, and why leaders should deliberately define the culture they want.
17 May 2018
How can food affect mood?
What we eat affects not just our physical health but the way we feel. This guide covers how eating regularly, staying hydrated, gut health, caffeine, fruit and veg, protein and healthy fats can improve mood and energy.
10 May 2018Mental Wellness: Should you be reactive or proactive?
We take a proactive approach to physical health, so why not our mental wellness? This post explores the signs to watch for, when to seek support, and how prevention can ease the need for intervention.
10 May 2018A Modern Take on Wellness in the Workplace
Workplace wellness is diverse and necessary. Marketing maestro Seth Godin and 'Start With Why' author Simon Sinek share their take on wellness in the workplace, digging into culture and leadership.
2 May 2018New Zealand now has world's highest rate of melanoma skin cancer
New Zealand has overtaken Australia as the country with the highest per capita melanoma rate in the world, according to QIMR Berghofer research spanning 30 years of data across six populations.
13 Mar 2018Taking a Culture-First Mentality With Workplace Wellness
Prescriptive 'Wellness 1.0' programmes are failing to move the needle on engagement. This post argues for a culture-first, Total Quality of Life approach that makes wellness engaging, social and part of everyone's day.
7 Mar 2018Bring preventive health to your workplace
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