Death by overwork: quantity at the expense of quality
From subsidised gym memberships to ‘stop smoking’ programmes, businesses are increasingly taking responsibility for the wellbeing of their staff. However, one aspect of employee health has taken a step backwards: mental and physical exhaustion caused by overworking. Sleep famine has simply become an intrinsic part of daily life for many workers, both white collar and […]
Employee wellbeing: the increasing appetite for digital health benefits
Digital tools are transforming the world of employee benefits, so it’s essential that organisations stay ahead of the curve to reap the rewards of this. Financial and mental wellbeing have both been revolutionised by the introduction of EAP services, instant access to online blogs and the availability of anonymised employee data to aid employers in […]
How real-time technology is supporting the future of employee wellbeing
Never before have UK and international workplaces experienced such a rapid influx of new services for employees. Real-time wellbeing technology represents a booming business. But can virtual GPs and fitness apps actually deliver on promises to help make employees healthier and happier? And are there hard facts to support this? Employer provision of health and […]
Three ways to improve employee’s physical wellbeing
Maintaining and improving physical health and wellbeing in the workplace is enormously important for both employers and employees alike. From a business perspective, employees are your most important asset; without a healthy and engaged workforce, organisations will struggle to achieve productivity and profitability. In other words, companies need to take employee health and wellbeing seriously, […]
How leaders can help millennials address workplace stress
This year, Mental Health Awareness Week (14-20 May) is shining a spotlight on stress. In the UK, one in six adults experience depression, anxiety or issues relating to stress at any one time. MHFA England has partnered with the Mental Health Foundation to launch new research that looks at stress in the workplace. Our research found […]
Mental health at work: it’s time to be strategic
More and more businesses are focusing on mental health but their efforts are not quite hitting the mark. To really see positive results, a more strategic approach is necessary. Mental health has never been as high on the corporate agenda as it is right now and with the government pushing hard for employers to act […]
Employee volunteering schemes: how and why to introduce one
Over the last few years, it has been made abundantly clear that consumers increasingly want (and often expect) the companies they buy from to practise business sustainably and ethically, with social media empowering noisy protest where this is found lacking — from the boycotting of tax-evading companies, to the public shaming of those whose abhorrent […]
I want to go to the office today….yes, really, I do
Your employees have options – more than ever before. How do we create a workplace that makes people want to come to work, a place they would choose above all others? asks Neil Usher, author of The Elemental Workplace. Increasing numbers of HR leaders are being asked this question, as awareness grows of the potential contribution […]
Autonomy in the workplace has positive effects on wellbeing and job satisfaction
There’s so much rich insight coming out of the academic sector that HR professionals need to know. At Academics’ Corner we feature the best HR researchers that tell you what they’ve found and what you need to do differently on the back of the research. Get connected to the academic sector through Academics’ Corner and […]
Crying at work: new research reveals insight
There’s so much rich insight coming out of the academic sector that HR professionals need to know. At Academics’ Corner we feature the best HR researchers that tell you what they’ve found and what you need to do differently on the back of the research. Get connected to the academic sector through Academics’ Corner and […]
Brain-savvy Woman: a two-in-one guide to the neuroscience that can help your career
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Resilience at work: the building blocks you need for focus and productivity
How many work days last year did you lose due to stress? Or, if you’re a people manager a more appropriate question might be, how many days might your team have lost for the same reason? The risk of burnout is high in today’s demanding, constantly connected and always-on work culture. According to a 2017 […]
How to develop an effective health and wellbeing strategy
Promoting health and wellbeing at work is not just about free fruit and yoga. It is so much more. It’s about how your company demonstrates the value of their people, and how you will support them to lead healthy and fulfilling lives, both inside and outside of work. Workplace health and wellbeing can be complex. […]
Diversity networks: five opportunities for HR
Never has there been more interest in diversity groups in the workplace. Everyone is holding organisations accountable to how they hire, progress and treat the diverse workforce the recent deadline of publishing gender pay gaps sparked huge attention and now all gloves are off when it comes to organisations rectifying issues that shouldn’t exist in […]
Mindfulness at work: how 10 minutes can make employees more creative
There’s so much rich insight coming out of the academic sector that HR professionals need to know. At Academics’ Corner we feature the best HR researchers that tell you what they’ve found and what you need to do differently on the back of the research. Get connected to the academic sector through Academics’ Corner and […]
We know about IQ and EQ, but what about PQ?
A species evolves by developing new ways of understanding and responding to its environment. Over the last 20 years or so, the office-dwelling species has taken an evolutionary leap by recognising EQ alongside IQ. Prior to this, corporate employees were largely recruited, assessed and valued on the basis of their intellect… Then Daniel Goleman offered […]
Time, money, stigma: how technology can overcome these three obstacles to mental wellbeing
Margot Radicati, founder of Skype therapy platform YourMind, explores how her journey with mental health led to the development of a technology solution that helps others with their own mental wellbeing. My five years working as a management consultant taught me many things: to work with and manage a team, to successfully deliver projects on a tight deadline, to […]
Mental health apps: for and against
Almost half of employers now offer staff access to health and wellbeing apps, with the aim of reducing stress, anxiety and depression, according to Aon’s latest Employee Benefits & Trends Survey. And with a combination of the Prime Minister’s commitment to tackling mental health, the CIPD’s call for UK corporations to establish human capital reporting […]
“Steal with pride, adapt with glee, pragmatically implement,” says Sir Eric Peacock
Sir Eric Peacock, Chairman of Buckley Jewellery, shares his unique ideas for nurturing an engaged workforce at the Engage for Success conference 2018 in March in London. Sir Eric Peacock is a jack of all trades and a master of many. He is a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist and contributor to government who has a wealth […]
Spiritual wellbeing at work: how to do it right
Today, more people are finding inspiration and fulfilment in their jobs by bringing their spirituality into the workplace. The nature and meaning of work are undergoing a profound evolution. And the emergence of spirituality in the workplace points to the desire that there be more to work than just survival. We yearn for work to […]