http://www.pressgo.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.pressgo.co.nz en-us Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:06:48 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.pressgo.co.nz/blog/post/75322/movember---mens-mental-health-online-event-2021/ On the 24th November we hosted the online event - Mens Mental Health Talk Where we were joined by numerous men and woman who participated in the conversation around how to help a bro that's feeling low, what to say, where to go for additional help, the signs what to look out for and the biggest barrier to men getting professional help. This was followed by a Q & A session.... Mon, 13 Dec 2021 13:09:30 +1300 http://www.pressgo.co.nz/blog/#post75322 http://www.pressgo.co.nz/blog/post/74160/are-your-team-members-thriving-surviving-or-struggling/ Don’t shy away from asking how your staff feel. Checking in on the Mental health & wellbeing of your team may not be easy but it is essential.  You may have noticed that there are some subtle changes in someone over time. There may be some out of character behaviours or someone else may have raised their concerns with you. Whatever the reason, asking someone how they are feeling, can be something we shy away from.  Weighing up if and when a conversation should occur, can pu... Mon, 08 Nov 2021 16:20:39 +1300 http://www.pressgo.co.nz/blog/#post74160 http://www.pressgo.co.nz/blog/post/67001/pink-shirt-day-event-2021/ NZ has the second-highest rates of bullying in the world leading to increased rates of suicide within workplaces. 1 out of 10 individuals have been bullied in the workplace and have suicidal ideations – this is an extremely alarming number if you are the manager of a large organisation. This year, PressGo hosted an event in support of pink shirt day to educate and empower managers, employers, HR, H&S and business leaders to break down bullying in the workplace.Enjoy a night of n... Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:46:30 +1200 http://www.pressgo.co.nz/blog/#post67001 http://www.pressgo.co.nz/blog/post/61182/we-are-hiring/ 2021 is shaping up to be a wonderful year full of growth and achievement, with incredible projects in the pipeline.  If you or someone you know is passionate about the importance of mental health at work, good workplace culture and sharing the message about workplace wellbeing, please feel free to share this and help us make a difference.🙏🏻🙌🏻 View Employment Opportunity ->> HERE... Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:35:05 +1300 http://www.pressgo.co.nz/blog/#post61182 http://www.pressgo.co.nz/blog/post/58833/workplace-wellbeing-networking-event-6-10-2020/ On the 6th October 2020, PressGo hosted the 'Workplace Wellbeing Networking Event' at the FMG Stadium in Mighty Waikato, raising funds for Progress to Health and the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand - two Charities that we support. Poor mental health is one of the biggest issues in the workplace today, like physical health problems, mental health problems are very common. The event was MC'd by the fabulous Shelly Davies who opened up the evening with a  beautiful Karakia, bringi... Fri, 23 Oct 2020 14:05:19 +1300 http://www.pressgo.co.nz/blog/#post58833 http://www.pressgo.co.nz/blog/post/57690/mental-health-awareness-week-2020/ Across Aotearoa, almost 10,000 workplaces, communities, whānau, schools and kura will be celebrating the taonga/treasure that is our mental health. Each day of MHAW has a theme inspired by Te Whare Tapa Whā, a model developed by Māori health advocate and MHF patron Sir Mason Durie. “Te Whare Tapa Whā helps us to find ways to look after our taha wairua (spiritual health), taha tinana (physical health), taha hinengaro (emotional and mental health), taha whānau (family and friends). Whe... Mon, 21 Sep 2020 08:41:38 +1200 http://www.pressgo.co.nz/blog/#post57690 http://www.pressgo.co.nz/blog/post/56922/workplace-wellbeing-networking-event/ About this Event PressGo is a social enterprise creating mentally healthy workplaces by means of delivering educational workshops teaching staff and employers about the various areas and tips around Mental Health at work. Mental Health Awareness week runs from 21st - 27th September 2020 and World Mental Health Day is on the 10th of October 2020. PressGo is hosting an event on 6th October 2020 at the FMG Stadium, Hamilton, raising funds for Progress to Health and the Mental Health Foundation - tw... Mon, 31 Aug 2020 08:55:57 +1200 http://www.pressgo.co.nz/blog/#post56922 http://www.pressgo.co.nz/blog/post/50620/Encouraging-Team-Building-During-Lockdown/ Team building is a collective term for various types of activities used to enhance social relations and define roles within teams, often involving collaborative tasks that bring teams closer together. Wikipedia How is this achieved if everyone is working in isolation?     Well, Heres 10 tips to get you started. 1. CommunicationCommunication is a vital part of survival, cavemen communicated with grunts and noises and pictures drawn on the walls. In order for us to have a ... Mon, 06 Apr 2020 10:09:19 +1200 http://www.pressgo.co.nz/blog/#post50620 http://www.pressgo.co.nz/blog/post/50083/Working-from-home-during-the-COVID19-pandemic/ There's nothing better than a rainy pajama day at home and sometimes it is definitely needed for our mental health but what happens when it starts to affect our mental health negatively ?  Its so easy to fall into the slump of staying in your pajamas as you work from home but it is a vital part of your day that makes a huge different each morning. What is Pyjama Paralysis? Pyjama Paralysis is a loss of strength and function caused by long periods of bed rest (usually in pajamas ) Not gettin... Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:56:34 +1300 http://www.pressgo.co.nz/blog/#post50083 http://www.pressgo.co.nz/blog/post/46407/New-report-explores-mental-wellbeing-of-small-business-owners-and-employees/ The Mental Health Foundation and Xero have released the 2019 Small Business Wellbeing Report. The report, (which can be downloaded below) looks at the day-to-day stressors many small business owners face, and their attitudes towards wellbeing. It includes advice on how leaders can manage staff wellbeing and support their teams with a positive work environment. “The 2019 Small Business Wellbeing Report highlights a massive opportunity for New Zealand’s small business sector to take the lead t... Mon, 11 Nov 2019 11:59:40 +1300 http://www.pressgo.co.nz/blog/#post46407