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What are the most effective stress management techniques?
Workplace stress is on the rise, and it is costing businesses dearly. Whether we are entry-level employees or executives, today's fast-paced and constantly changing business environment can make it difficult to understand the causes of stress and the steps we can take...
51% of new hires leave or need close support due to mis-hiring
A study by Project Brains found that a staggering 51 percent of new hires either leave their positions or require significant support to enhance their productivity, indicating a prevalent issue of mis-hiring across industries. The survey, which delved into the hiring...
34% of businesses short-staffed due to illness, survey finds
A recent survey by the temporary work platform Indeed Flex reveals that a third of them grapple with staff shortages every week. The study, conducted among 400 employers, managers, and HR personnel, underscores the strain on businesses caused by the current staffing...
UK businesses report a 55% surge in sick leave
Recent research conducted by Access PeopleHR, a leading HR systems specialist, has shed light on a concerning trend within UK businesses. According to the Sick Leave Report 2024, which analysed data from over 1,700 companies, there has been a significant uptick in...
More than 75% of Brits respond to work emails when on holiday
A recent survey reveals that over 75 percent of Brits find themselves entangled in work-related activities even while on holiday. It found that one in eight respondents admitted to not taking their entitled annual leave at all, showcasing a worrying trend of...
1 in 5 employees avoid office to escape annoying co-workers
A recent survey conducted by global matching and hiring platform, Indeed, has uncovered that one in five employees are increasingly choosing to work from home to evade annoying behaviour from their co-workers. The study, which surveyed over 1000 employees and 500...
High mental health risk among UK workers due to loneliness
In a recent report released by healthcare provider Telus Health, alarming statistics reveal that a third of UK workers are at a high risk of mental health issues driven by loneliness. The findings shed light on the profound impact of workplace relationships on...
Healthcare workers seek compensation for long Covid
Dozens of healthcare workers suffering from long Covid are pursuing compensation through the High Court, alleging negligence on the part of the NHS and other employers. The group of approximately 70 individuals claims to have endured life-altering disabilities due to...
Two-thirds of sickness benefit claimants exempted from job search
Newly released data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled a startling statistic: two-thirds of individuals granted sickness benefits in the wake of the lockdowns have been excused from seeking employment. Over the period from April 2019 to...
What are the UK’s most stressful industries?
In a recent study conducted by personal injury experts at Claims.co.uk, the most stressful industries in the United Kingdom have been unveiled, shedding light on the pervasive issue of work-related stress. Analysing Health and Safety Executive (HSE) data from March...
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Harry Bliss: How does financial stress impacts employee wellbeing?
The cost of living crisis is taking its toll. Under a storm cloud of soaring energy costs, high inflation and a recession, our employees’ financial wellbeing is under significant pressure, highlights Harry Bliss. Employees report that financial pressure is currently...
Binna Kandola: How can you create an environment of psychological safety in the workplace?
Toxic workplace cultures, and attempts to rectify them, have been hitting the headlines recently, from Elon Musk giving Twitter employees an ultimatum to commit to “long hours at high intensity” or leave, to Revolut enlisting psychologists to track whether employees...
Arran Heal: Why HR need to focus on psychological safety, not wellbeing
Employee wellbeing was high on the HR agenda before the Covid-19 period turned it into a major priority, says Arran Heal. Workplace wellbeing has become an industry in itself, with organisations investing in wellbeing strategies, wellbeing-focused managers, and...
Keira Wallis: Why businesses must take a personalised approach to employee cancer support
2023 has been another year of upheaval, change, and unrest due to the ongoing cost of living crisis, and conflicts around the world, says Keira Wallis. The impact on individuals’ mental health has been obvious as we continue to see a steep rise in many people...
Tracey Paxton: What are the top mental health challenges facing UK employers?
Tracey Paxton has analysed data from over 100,000 counselling sessions with UK employees to reveal the mental health and wellness trends set to face workplaces across the country in the next 12 months. Financial stress With the cost of living crisis continuing to...
Tina Woods: How Businesses can Support Employees during Dry January and Beyond
As the new year unfolds, a significant number of Brits are embracing the challenge of Dry January, says Tina Woods. Against the backdrop of workplace-related drinking norms like ‘Thirsty Thursday’ employers are finding themselves at a crucial juncture where they can...
Dr. Stephanie Moynihan: A Doctor’s top tips on beating the winter blues and SAD
Dr. Stephanie Moynihan, Associate Medical Director at Dialogue, shares her top tips to help employees suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) this winter, and how employers can support them. It is estimated that winter blues, or seasonal affective disorder...
Alistair Dent: Is AI the solution to workplace wellbeing woes?
Hybrid working may offer multiple benefits such as increased productivity and reduced in-house costs, says Alistair Dent. But for employers it can be inherently difficult to maintain a company culture where employees are impassioned, happy and fulfilled in the absence...
Owen Miles: Eight steps to prevent workplace violence
The workplace should be healthy and safe for everyone, and employers are expected to provide a working environment with welfare facilities, according to the Health and Safety Executive. However, their own research shows that too many employees are having to deal with...
Dr Kylie Bennett: The Negative impact of workplace stressors on employee mental wellbeing
International Stress Awareness Week encouraged employers to recognise the signs of employee stress and the pivotal role they can play in overall employee wellbeing, says Dr Kylie Bennett. Stress Awareness Week (30 October - 3 November) is dedicated to raising...
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