Why coaching is the answer to everything
Organisations today grapple with an ever-changing environment, hybrid and flexible working, multi-generational diverse workforces and growing levels of stress and burnout. Could coaching be the answer to all of these complexities?
Alcohol abuse in the workplace: Spot the signs and support
With 17 million working days lost each year in the UK because of alcohol-related sickness, this is an issue that HR needs to be alive to. Alcohol misuse does not discriminate, so having preventive and supportive measures is important for all organisations.
The right to disconnect: What it could mean for UK SMEs
Adopted in several other countries, the right to disconnect is likely on the horizon for the UK. What will this mean for your organisation and workforce?
Burnout: How to spot the signs and prevent it in the workplace
When burnout hits, it not only throws your employee a curveball, but it has an impact on your business too. Here’s how to prevent burnout and support those recovering from it.
Psychological safety in hybrid work environments
In a hybrid environment, there are additional challenges to creating a culture of psychological safety. Here are six practical tips for building it in a hybrid environment.
How to tackle skyrocketing rise in UK workplace sickness costs
New think tank data reveals UK workplace sickness costs have risen by 30% in six years to £100bn annually. How do we even begin to turn this around? Gethin Nadin recommends three actions for employers.
How can employers navigate the UK riots?
How should HR and business leaders respond to the escalating UK riots? Andrew Loveless, codirector of Pecan Partnership, shares a series of reflective questions to navigate your response.
Tackling burnout with AI: Guidance for HR Leaders
Could artificial intelligence offer solutions to the burnout crisis? New research from Unmind suggests that leveraging this technology for addressing mental health issues will be pivotal.
OOO is on – but how can you actively recharge your mind and body?
Somia International Co-founder, Karden Rabin, explores how to prioritise your OOO time for mental and physical health.
United for change: Government-employer partnerships to transform society
Following the King’s speech, wellbeing expert Gethin Nadin explores how ‘Government-employer partnerships will transform UK society in the next decade’.
EHRC issues new guidelines to prevent discriminatory job adverts
In a bid to prevent discrimination, the UK equality regulator, The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), has amended its guidance on job adverts.
You are not alone: Gallup reports 20% of workers are lonely
New Gallup data shows that workplace loneliness is on the rise and likely impacting the wellbeing, engagement and performance levels of employees. Some organisations may see this as an excuse to jump on the ‘return to office’ bandwagon, but confronting this issue will require a far more culture-enriching, data-informed approach.
Four-day dreams, six-day realities and the quest for work-life balance
Deborah Hartung comments on the implications and lessons of Greece’s new six-day workweek and Asda’s decision to scrap its four-day trial.
Boreout: What it is and how to prevent it
Peninsula’s Kate Palmer explains the new buzzword ‘boreout’, along with how to spot it, prevent it, and what to do to address it when it is found lurking in your team…
Why there is a place for employers to use NDAs
The government’s rejection of a ban on non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in harassment cases was the right decision, say employment lawyers Laura Clark and Nick Hawkins at Knights. Now the focus needs to be on how they are used appropriately in the workplace.
Tips for women in a male-dominated workplace
Working in a male-dominated environment can be challenging. Women in male-dominated workplaces often have to deal with negative stereotyping and a lack of support. Is this an opportunity to grow as a leader in a tough climate?
The wild west of workplace wellbeing
What exactly is wellbeing and why does it matter? The truth is, workplace wellbeing is mid-evolution and the commercialisation of the concept is causing confusion. We need to remind ourselves of what workplace wellbeing really is.
“I hope you get cancer and die.” Stemming rudeness with self-awareness
The customer is always right, right? Wrong. A new survey found a huge increase in violence and abuse towards shopworkers. And incivility is becoming a growing problem everywhere. It seems we all need a refresher on self-awareness. Without it we don’t have the ability to make the right choice.
Political tensions at work: Ten rules for de-escalating conflict
In the lead up to the UK general election, political debate is everywhere and can ignite tension in the workplace. How can we de-escalate conflict (political or not) in the moment?
Here comes the Sun: Boost productivity and wellbeing this summer
Temperatures are (slowly) rising, which impacts productivity and wellbeing. By taking heed of these expert tips, employers can strike a healthy balance between the two.
