Vitality Research Institute
Delivering product innovation through user research and experimentation.
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Our most recent research
In collaboration with Judge Business School, University of Cambridge
How shifts in remote behaviour affect employee wellbeing
Adapting remote work policies to address employee specific work-life situations can result in increased wellbeing and productivity.
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In collaboration with Stanford University
Employee-sponsored health and wellbeing programmes can improve employee health
Study highlights limited awareness and use of these interventions, particularly among higher-risk employees, presenting opportunities for employers and policymakers.
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In collaboration with Stanford University
Volunteering improves employee health and organisational outcomes
Volunteering enables bonding with co-workers and enhanced identification with employers.
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Physical activity and diet are key to maximising the number of years lived in good health
Life expectancy has increased over the last century, although not all those extra years are lived in good health. Here we address the growing gap between length and quality of life.
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Vitality Active Rewards with Apple Watch increased and sustained levels of activity
The benefit produced a 34% increase in physical activity levels of Vitality members, sustained over a 6-month follow up period.
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Physical activity study
We carried out this study out with RAND Europe and researchers from the University of Birmingham. It looks at how an increase in physical activity can benefit the global economy. -
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Workplace health design study
This article looks at how companies’ wellbeing strategies affect employee health and wellbeing. We carried out the study in collaboration with University of East Anglia researchers. -
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Productivity study
A publication with researchers at the University of Cambridge and RAND that determines how health, job, and organisational factors impact employee productivity. -
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Social context study
This study, conducted in collaboration with University of East Anglia researchers, examined the relationship between workplace wellbeing programs and co-worker relationships. -
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Vitality Active Rewards study
This published study assesses the impact of Vitality's Active Rewards programme on the physical activity levels of Vitality members. -
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Healthy Hybrid working
Businesses recognise the benefits of a healthier workforce but employee expectations for more tailored health and wellbeing support are increasing. We worked with CBI Economics to better understand the perspective of c-suite execs on their experience of hybrid working and gathered insights on expectations of workers across the UK.
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