Category: News
40% working parents contemplate quitting due to overwhelming responsibilities
A new survey reveals that working parents are finding it so difficult to juggle home and work responsibilities that they have considered leaving their job.
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Deskless workers say they’re viewed as expendable and inferior
Over half of U.K. deskless workers say they’re viewed as expendable by their employer. Plus, 32% feel that their corporate, desk-based colleagues regard them as inferior.
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Regularly work in cafes? Here are the risks you need to be aware of
1/4 of employed Brits, equivalent to 7 million workers, opt to work in cafes instead of at home or the office. But is it safe to conduct professional work in a public setting?
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UK employers still not taking employee wellbeing seriously…
Despite mental health and wellbeing moving up the corporate agenda, 53% of workers say their employer still does not invest in their overall wellbeing.
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Time to go dry? UK office party alcohol consumption doubles that of the US!
The fact that UK companies are twice as likely to incorporate alcohol into team-building events indicates a broader issue around the normalisation of drinking at work.
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Working dads fear asking for parental leave due to career damage
The UK retains existing prejudices around fathers taking parental leave. This, alongside a low rate of pay, makes it an unaffordable option for most British parents.
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Half of U.K. deskless workers living paycheque-to-paycheque
50 per cent of U.K. deskless workers say that they’re living paycheque-to-paycheque meaning they’re without any spare cash once their monthly bills are paid.
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Workplace isolation and loneliness rising – call to action for employers
In recent studies and insights shared by the WHO, the issue of workplace loneliness has emerged as a critical challenge affecting remote and younger workers globally.
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Government’s Autumn statement paves the way for a progressive future of work and worker wellbeing
The Autumn statement, which focused on rewarding work, making work pay, and welfare reform, is poised to reshape the landscape of workplace support and business growth.
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Prioritising short-term support over long-term health strategies is a risk
RedArc warns favouring immediate support like Virtual GPs and EAPs over long-term care for chronic health conditions could be risky as the support may not be adequate.
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Affirmation addicts: Gen Z demands rewards for working – or they’ll quit
Half of Gen Z workers in the UK feel their work goes unrecognised. Without recognition and rewards, a third say they’re lonely in the workplace…
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Notice a change in your workforce? Employees could be fighting Seasonal Affective Disorder
SAD is a form of depression. The Royal College of Psychiatrists estimates that around 3 in every 100 people experience significant seasonal depression in the UK.
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- Katy Edwards: How to improve accessibility in the workplace for neurodiverse employees
- Karl Bennett: The mo-ment is now – Early intervention is key for men’s mental health
- Shelley Mathews: Beyond office walls – navigating business travel wellbeing
- Caroline Peyton: Don’t ignore your gut – it holds the secret to your wellbeing and workplace performance
- Joe Dace: Fit to succeed! Gym memberships shape a healthier and happier workplace
