Can you disconnect from the workplace in 2017?
France’s new “right to disconnect” law requires companies with over 50 employees to establish guidelines limiting work communications outside office hours, addressing growing concerns about constant workplace connectivity affecting employee wellbeing and work-life balance.
The impact of the ‘authentic self’ on wellbeing within workplace
Aligning your authentic self with workplace expectations is crucial for wellbeing and productivity. When employees suppress their true identity to fit organizational culture, they risk psychological harm and reduced engagement. True leadership requires creating environments where team members can be genuine while contributing effectively.
From busy to better: 9 tips to restore the sense of self
If you’re burned out from constant stress and endless to-do lists, these nine evidence-based tips can help you reclaim mental clarity, reduce anxiety, and restore a sense of presence in your daily life.
Rewriting wellbeing: A creative addition to your wellbeing strategy
Work-related stress has increased by 224,000 cases, prompting HR leaders to explore creative wellbeing solutions. Writing for wellbeing—expressive, creative writing practices—offers proven benefits including reduced stress, improved mood, enhanced focus, and stronger immune function. Simple journaling sessions of just 10-15 minutes daily can significantly improve employee wellbeing and workplace performance.
E-resilience: 5 tips to help you master the technology in your life
Learn practical strategies to manage technology-related stress and improve focus. Discover five tools and techniques—including browser extensions, email batching, and mindfulness practices—to help you stay focused, sleep better, and reduce digital distractions in your work and personal life.
Walking meetings at work: how, what, why, when
Walking meetings boost employee health and productivity by combining necessary workplace conversations with physical activity. This simple initiative helps combat sedentary work habits and improves focus, energy, and creativity without requiring significant organizational investment.
How far up your list of priorities are you putting yourself?
Prioritizing yourself is essential for managing stress and maintaining resilience in modern life. Rather than neglecting your own wellbeing while meeting others’ demands, scheduling daily time for rest and reflection strengthens your ability to handle life’s pressures, much like the airplane oxygen mask analogy reminds us to care for ourselves first.
Tackling health and wellbeing: why we created the National Forum for Health and Wellbeing at Work
The National Forum for Health and Wellbeing at Work was created by leading UK employers to address rising mental health issues causing sickness absences and low productivity. The forum brings together HR Directors and Chief Medical Officers to change workplace policies and practices, operating on the principle that good health is good for business.
Is the power pose a fake? Re-analysing Amy Cuddy’s work
Recent attempts to replicate Amy Cuddy’s power pose research have found mixed results. While hormonal effects remain unclear, studies consistently show that expansive postures increase feelings of power and confidence, which can improve cognitive function and emotional regulation.
My eight-year-old’s workload warning led me to a healthier balance
When her eight-year-old pointed out she was working three jobs at once, this entrepreneur realized she needed to prioritize her health. She shares how she achieved better work-life balance and now helps other parents find flexibility through self-employment.
Round-up: 7 things we’ll cover in mental wellbeing month
HRZone is dedicating March to mental wellbeing, covering seven key topics including presenteeism, e-resilience, mental health stigma, rising absences, walking meetings, email apnea, and work-life balance. Explore practical insights from HR leaders, researchers, and wellness experts on creating healthier workplace conditions.
“There are four big obstacles leaders encounter when trying to learn mindfulness.”
Leaders face significant obstacles when learning mindfulness, including resistance to pausing work and the challenge of identifying true feelings without judgment. Martin Boroson’s One-Moment Meditation technique helps executives build emotional intelligence and reduce stress by creating mental space to recognize and name their feelings.
A review of bright light therapy lamp Lumie Brightspark
The Lumie Brightspark is a 10,000-lux light therapy lamp designed to treat seasonal affective disorder by mimicking natural sunlight. This freestanding device suppresses melatonin production and requires positioning close to your face during stationary activities for 45-90 minutes daily.
Round-up: pizza woes, EU-protected flings and cocaine-laden roses – three Valentines Day stories for you
Valentine’s Day brings pizza staffing drama at Domino’s, EU legal protections for office romances, and Colombian authorities’ efforts to stop cocaine smuggling hidden in rose shipments destined for global markets.
Why HR must support the development of a code of ethics
HR departments are critical in developing digital ethics codes as emerging technologies like AI and IoT transform workplace conduct. HR can facilitate dialogue, codify ethical frameworks, and ensure compliance while addressing growing concerns about employee privacy, data usage, and monitoring practices.
Employee engagement at RHP Group
RHP Group appears on the Great Place to Work Best Workplaces list by prioritizing unique culture, empowering employees to make decisions, and creating memorable engagement activities. The company puts people at the heart of everything, hiring based on behaviors first and technical skills second to protect its values.
Social media: working for the wellness of workers
Social media offers workplace benefits like improved communication, learning opportunities, and wellness tool integration, but HR professionals should carefully evaluate its potential negative impacts on employee wellbeing and consider what preventive measures may be needed.
How the UK can resist the threat of ‘karoshi’ culture
Karoshi, or death from overwork, is a well-documented problem in Japan and other Asian countries. As UK businesses face increasing competitive pressures, experts warn the West must adopt better workplace wellbeing practices to prevent similar health crises among employees.
Incivility, onboarding lessons and why we should all work less
This HR roundup covers the week’s most important workplace topics, including flexible working policies, employee onboarding, workplace incivility, and why productivity doesn’t require longer hours. Curated articles explore family-friendly practices, gig economy challenges, employee engagement, and diversity initiatives.
How to negotiate for family-friendly work habits
Learn how to successfully negotiate family-friendly work arrangements by offering creative solutions to potential staffing challenges. Focus on presenting benefits for both you and your employer, keeping your request positive and solution-oriented, and demonstrating how flexible working arrangements can boost productivity.
