Work-life balance
Coffee Badging | A new trend amongst staff being ushered back to the office
Workers have started to partake in a new trend called 'coffee badging', a daily schedule whereby...
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Productivity | Consistency over intensity - is this the real secret to success?
Now, employees are recognising that being consistent, as opposed to spending more time on work, can actually...
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Hustle Culture | NYU professor says young remote workers 'unlikely to be CEOs' - is there any truth in this?
Suzy Welch, a professor at the NYU Stern School of Business, said that young workers, such as those who...
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Young & powerful | Employers are inflating job titles to attract Gen Z - a strategy that has both pros & cons
Employers are inflating job titles to try and attract younger generations, particularly Gen Z - but why...
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Urgent learning upgrade | Slack announces radical week-long shutdown due to an internal skills crisis
This article talks about the importance of employee learning and development.
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Wellbeing | How posting about mental health on LinkedIn impacts employability
A recent study published in the Journal of Business and Psychology found that employers were more judgmental...
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Burnout | While HR looks after everyone else, who is looking after them?
In a recent Gartner report, 51% of HR leaders said they're receiving more requests for support post...
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New research | Effort-reward imbalance linked to heart disease - how can HR help prevent this?
Whether it's from a particularly busy week, or from learning a new skill, stress at work impacts everyone...
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Fighting for flexibility | 'Like Grindr staff, I lost my job after asking to work remotely'
This feature explores the benefits of remote and hybrid working, and why it continues to be a must-have...
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HR danger zone | 6 tips from a fighter pilot on reducing stress at work
As someone who used to fly fighter jets for a living, leadership coach Kim Campbell knows all about managing...
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'Sleeptember' | Eye-opening research reveals impact of poor sleep on UK workers
Most employees will admit they don't get as much sleep as they need, but are they aware of the impact...
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Gender commuting gap | Why return-to-office mandates impact women the most
Remote work has enabled women, who are often the primary caregivers to children, to have more flexibility,...
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Post-holiday stress | The R&R of a week's holiday is wiped out in less than two work days
Burnout and stress levels are a huge issue for HR, and employees are urged to make the most of annual...
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Sun lounger wars | How HR can ensure staff have a positive, relaxing time on holiday
Across the Med, there is a 'Sun Lounger War' with people being made to queue up to stake their claim...
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Women's World Cup | Should you let staff work flexibly to watch football during work hours?
The 2023 Women's World Cup is now well under way, but with matches taking place during working hours,...
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'Always do more' | Entrepreneur says staff only 'worthwhile' if they're working harder
Shark Tank star tells staff 'always look for things to do'...
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Socialising at work | Five ways to make your next company get-together more meaningful
The work get-together can often be mired in cliché. From warm prosecco to misbehaviour around the photocopier,...
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Manager mentality | It's up to managers to lead by example and take time off
A sick railway worker's absence has been singled out as the reason for delays across multiple train...
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All for nothing? | Deloitte survey suggests wellbeing initiatives aren't working - where do we go from here?
A report from Deloitte indicates that wellbeing in workers has worsened or remained stagnant in recent...
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Downsizing | HSBC's move to smaller HQ highlights power of hybrid working
HSBC is downsizing in response to more hybrid working - but will the move strain working relationships?...
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