As the business landscape continues to evolve, leaders are being urged to rethink traditional approaches to employee wellbeing. This comes following research from Deloitte highlighting the staggering cost of poor mental health to UK employers, estimated at £51 billion (May 2024).
Aude Firmin, a former high-end tech management for the likes of Microsoft and Gucci is a pioneer of this change and last week presented her transformative approach to corporate wellness at the London Business Show. Her mission is to blend a decade of tech and corporate strategy with innovative wellness practices to foster a healthier, and more productive workplace, and the results speak for themselves.
For the two days of the show, Aude’s stand was the busiest with over 300 London Corporates lining up to experience her unique skill set firsthand.
Chris McCracken, Commercial Director, Advo was taken aback:
‘Aude has a wonderful energy and gift of connection and empathy. I watched her transform her client’s state with the fewest words and encouragement. Experiencing so much with (apparently) so little, is breathtaking.’
Firmin’s services cover everything from Intuitive Business Coaching to Leadership Psychic Readings and Corporate Reiki Workshops. This might sound radical for London’s corporate world but Meta Facebook, Clarks, Gucci, BNP Paribas and Trainline are just a few of Firmin’s clients reflecting an upward trend in alternative business practices.
Supporting Deloitte’s findings that for every £1 spent on supporting the mental health and wellbeing in the workforce, employers get approximately £4.70 back in increased productivity, Firmin believes her approach of cultivating intuitive leadership has accelerated change initiatives and increased cross-functional efficiency by an average of 33%.
With growing presenteeism—the phenomenon of employees working while unwell—costing UK businesses approximately £24 billion per year and 63% of employees showing signs of burnout, there is no doubt we are amid a mental health epidemic.
Firmin explains:
“Corporate environments are calling out for innovative approaches to employee care. Integrating intuitive healing practices like reiki can create a profound shift in workplace culture, leading to increased employee satisfaction and higher profits. Having both private and personal consults with hundreds of top-level Directors over the past six years, there is a growing shift in perception, acceptance and enthusiasm towards these practices.”
Key Points for Corporate Leaders:
- Investing in Mental Health Pays Off: For every £1 spent on mental health support, employers see an average return of £4.70 in productivity.
- The Changing Landscape of Employee Needs: With 63% of employees experiencing signs of burnout, companies must adapt to provide comprehensive wellness solutions.
- Rethinking Employee Wellbeing: Engaging in practices that enhance mental clarity, and emotional resilience can lead to a more innovative and efficient
Christabel Flaherty, Founder of Marketing Muse, says:
“I had the pleasure of meeting Aude at the Business Show today. I experienced Reiki and Psychic for the first time, and the shift I felt was so powerful, that I feel lighter and clearer in the direction to take my business. I can’t wait to experience what a full session will unlock for me. Thank you, Aude.”
As the business world increasingly prioritises mental health initiatives, Firmin’s appearance at the UK Business Show marks a pivotal moment for leaders seeking to navigate the complexities of modern employee wellbeing.
For more information about Aude Firmin and her innovative approach to corporate wellness and innovation contact:
East Village, Stratford Intl., London
+44 770 433 4696
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