Work Life Balance

Dorothy Herson: The Gen Z search for work-life balance – why healthier workplaces will be a ‘must have’ for employers

Gen Z is entering the workforce under unprecedented economic and social conditions - and the traditional social contract seems broken.

Half of British Workers Willing to Take Pay Cut for Better Work-Life Balance: Study

The majority of British workers would accept a lower-paid job if it meant improved working conditions and more leisure time, a study found.

Work-Life Balance Surpasses Pay as Top Employee Priority, Report Finds

It marks what the report says is the emergence of a new "workplace baseline" that employers must embrace to remain competitive.

Peter Buturo: Six tips for achieving a work-life balance

Our personal environment and daily habits influence our ability to perform effectively in a professional setting, writes Peter Buturo.

50% have changed or cancelled a day off due to a work matter

A survey of work-age adults has found that work is intruding on home life for the vast majority of people.

Simon Garrity: How HR can provide leaders with better data to understand to plan, manage and adjust workload

Our own research shows that UK businesses are plagued by an overtime epidemic, impacting...

1/3 worker consider resigning if changes aren’t made to their current role

UK employees plan on voting with their feet if changes to their role aren’t made by their current employers, research today reveals.

Getting work-life balance right key to winning over Gen Z

The different work-life balance requirements of Gen Z are seen as the biggest challenge faced by employers looking to adapt to the new generation of workers.

Simon Garrity: Do UK employers really want a better work-life balance for staff?

Practical examples of how European countries sustain a working culture that supports rather than undermines wellbeing.

Bruce Fecheyr-Lippens: Labour’s right to switch off – what HR needs to know now

There is pressure for workers to always be reachable. Against such a backdrop, a right to disconnect feels like a no-brainer, but how can it work in practice?

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