Employee wellbeing: Is presenteesim a symptom of flexible working?
The CIPD has recently published their annual Health and wellbeing at work report which rouses concern in the rise in presenteeism – the act of working when you’re not feeling well. This is despite seeing a decrease in presenteeism and leaveism since last year, dropping from 86% to 83% and 57% to 51% respectively. But […]
Unconscious bias: How systemic inequality is destroying employee wellbeing
Before we can truly say we’ve invested in wellbeing, we need to tackle unconscious bias and systemic inequality.
Back to the future: HR lessons from the last decade and predictions for the next one
It’s time to focus on the human element of HR.
Financial wellbeing: Why 2020 should be the year that employers offer financial education
For almost 10 years, people like me have done a pretty good job of convincing employers that their employees’ money worries are having a significant effect on their work. Increased absence and presenteeism, reduced productivity and engagement, and an increase in mental health issues can all be linked to financial concerns. In 2018-2019… Worrying about […]
Flexible working: how can we prevent burnout in an ‘always-on’ culture?
In today’s culture of constant connectivity, are we in danger of risking employees’ wellbeing for the sake of a speedy response?
Diversity and inclusion: gendered ageism and how HR departments can address it
Older women in are often subjected to discrimination at work – it’s time that stopped.
Benefits in 2020: how can HR meet the changing needs of employees?
Four steps employers can take to attract and retain the best talent over the coming year.
Personal development: why your mood is the great game changer
Success at work comes down to the right mindset.
Employee engagement: will Black Friday pull you in a darker direction?
Black Friday is a challenging time for customer-facing staff.
Employee wellbeing: how best to support an employee through fertility treatment
Employers struggle to support those facing fertility issues.
Wellbeing: how employers can support a social wellness culture through benefits
How digitalisation has changed the way we interact with our colleagues.
Employee wellbeing: building a psychologically safe place for all
Creating work environments that allow employees to be themselves.
Stress awareness: five steps to improve employee wellbeing
How to manage workplace stress proactively and effectively.
How to embed neurodiversity into your people management practices
Just 10% of HR professionals have considered neurodiversity in their organisation.
Inclusion at work: the future is female – and older
Women in their 50s and 60s are making up a bigger part of the workforce than ever before.
Employee wellbeing: how does racism affect mental health?
Employees who experience racism are more likely to suffer from poor mental health.
World Mental Health Day: achieving equality between mental and physical health in the workplace
This World Mental Health Day (October 10th 2019) is an opportunity for us all to improve our own education on mental health, raise awareness and advocate against social stigma. With the World Health Organisation stating that 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health issue each year, and other sources suggesting an even higher […]
Employee wellbeing: how to look after a multigenerational workforce
It’s no secret that employers, who prioritise employee wellbeing and look after their staff well, are more likely to reap rewards. Not only do their employees benefit from a better work experience and healthier lives, but the business also benefits from attracting better talent, building employee loyalty and improving employee motivation and performance. Today’s multigenerational […]
Wellbeing at work: managing the £37 billion sleep epidemic
The modern workplace is changing, with the standard 9-5 becoming less common in favour of greater flexibility. While traditional, office-based schedules have their limitations, they do still enable employees to work within their natural sleep/wake cycles. Employees work during the day, enjoy free time in the evenings and sleep at night. Research shows that nearly […]
Financial wellbeing: the high cost of falling ill
Most of the focus when it comes to workplace financial wellbeing is unfortunately at point of crisis. Very little is being done to educate employees and help them build resilience to the knocks they will inevitably face in life. This is especially important when the three main areas of wellbeing collide. The cyclical relationship between […]
