According to a study published by the Trades Union Congress, residents of Britain have to work some of the longest hours in Europe every week. The study also highlights the fact that even after long working hours, British employees are the least...
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How Can You Improve Communication Within the Workplace
Excellent communication is the lynchpin of modern businesses. Without effective communication between team members, your team won't develop world-beating ideas and could end up making more mistakes. By contrast, open lines of communication not only...
Great Ideas for Health and Wellbeing Perks in the Summer
July 2018 was the hottest on record in the UK. But many climate scientists believe that rather than being a one-off event, record-setting temperatures such as those that we had last year will become the norm. While the extent of the long-term...
How can Employers tackle workplace burnout?
We all know what workplace burnout is intuitively, but pinning the concept down is easier said than done. The first academic attempt to do so was by Christina Maslach in 2001, who suggested that burnout was the interplay of a variety of emotional...
Presenteeism: Can Employee Dedication Go Too Far?
The term “presenteeism” was originally used to describe employees who come to work whilst they are physically or mentally unwell, rather than taking sickness absence to recover. Over time this term has evolved to include employees who are...
How can you address Substance Abuse in your Workforce?
There is no denying that the workplace environment can be a very stressful one. Because of this, there are some people who turn to substances like drugs and alcohol in order to help them through the working day. Of course, there are also...
How can Employers Create Strong Group Dynamic within the Workplace?
Group dynamics are vital to ensuring a business’ workforce has a high level of productivity and morale throughout each working day. As such every employer who wants their business to grow and succeed needs to acknowledge and address team dynamics...
A Basic Guide for Managers: Addressing Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace
More and more employers are recognising the invaluable role that managers play when it comes to tackling mental wellbeing today. According to Mind, one in four people in the United Kingdom will experience a mental health problem each year. Not only...