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.
Gallup State of Global Workplace 2024: A paradox of progress and wellbeing
Gallup’s 2024 State of Global Workplace report reveals that engagement is stagnating and wellbeing is deteriorating. How should HR respond to these concerning findings?
The de-escalation game: Empowering employees to resolve conflict
Workplace conflict can and does happen. By empowering their employees to resolve their own conflicts, organisations can promote a culture where issues are dealt with without need for escalation. Here’s how.
The right to be boring: Team building without legal repercussions
After being fired for not being ‘fun’ enough, an employee took the company in question to court and won. How can employers ensure their team building events are successful and, above all, don’t land them in legal hot water?
Are we taking employee wellbeing too far?
With growing concerns about the impact of hybrid working on connection, team management and culture, is the focus on individual wellbeing being prioritised over that of the needs of organisations and customers?
Are you instigating fear in the workplace?
Many leaders acknowledge that fear is increasingly being seen in the workplace, due to financial concerns, global instability and issues around exclusion, but other leaders may themselves be the instigators of fear.
CIPD Festival of Work: Driving people with purpose to thrive
The HRZone team is excited for this year’s CIPD Festival of Work on 12-13th June. Its two jam-packed days are set to offer inspiration and guidance from industry experts, alongside enriching networking opportunities and immersive activities – all for free! Will we see you there?
Are employee assistance programmes worth the investment?
Workplace Wellbeing Action Group members share collective opinions, advice and best practice for employers with, or considering buying, an Employee Assistance Programme in 2024.
