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.
Work-life balance is outdated: Why HR should focus on integration
With the rise of remote and hybrid work environments in an increasingly flexible and shifting world, could it be time to send the concept of ‘work-life balance’ out to pasture?
Three signs of stress at work you should not ignore
HR needs to be highly attuned to burnout risks across the workforce. Do you know the three signs to watch out for?
Catastrophe looms: Skyrocketing employee stress levels paint a terrifying picture of the workplace tomorrow
Gethin Nadin reveals the shocking reality of how stress is showing up in the UK workplace, and how organisations are losing millions by ignoring it.
The four-day workweek revolution: Proving the UK government wrong
The government is trying to hold back progress – it’s time for organisations to fight back.
How workplaces can extinguish the flames of parental burnout
How employers can assist staff that may be struggling with parental burnout.
World Values Survey: Living to work or working to live?
Recent research shows British employees are most likely to say ‘we don’t live to work’.
Mental Health Awareness Week: How to better tune into your mental and emotional health
Redress the balance in your emotional life to improve mental health.
Ways to work smarter, not harder during the four-day week
How to work smarter, not harder when it comes to the four-day week.
How to build Bersin’s healthy organisation and nurture a conscious culture
Embracing the new ways of working does not mean organisational success. Instead we could incorporate Josh Bersin’s model and build a ‘conscious culture’
Measuring the impact of the four-day week
A practical guide to designing and conducting an effective 4DW trial evaluation.
Five golden rules for workplace wellbeing
Britvic’s Russell Goldman shares his tips on boosting wellbeing in the workplace.
How can the squeezed generation find serenity?
Simple steps to regaining a sense of calm and wellbeing in the busiest of times.
Will Goldman Sachs’ unlimited holiday harm wellbeing?
Will unlimited leave tackle the company’s work-life balance struggle or will it just make things worse?
Is a four-day working week the answer to your employee wellbeing problems?
Recent research has discovered that employees believe a four-day working week to be one of the most effective ways to improve wellbeing in the workplace.
The loneliness epidemic: How to ensure remote employees remain connected
Britvic’s Paul Graham discusses the role business leaders can play to help employees stay connected in a flexible working world.
Time to dismantle wellbeing ‘facadism’
It’s time to stop the token gestures and prioritise real wellbeing support.
How to win the employee retention battle
We’re in the midst of a retention battle, and many will lose if they don’t refresh their approach.
Ramadan: An opportunity of understanding and inclusion
Fahim Islam provides insight into what Ramadan is really about and how to support and include observing employees during this holy month.
How to embrace Ikigai and bring more purpose into your life
This Japanese philosophy can help bring more purpose, value and balance to your working life
