Work-life balance

Education Sector Offers Shortest Working Weeks As Long-Hours Jobs Remain

Education staff work the fewest hours on average, while agriculture, transport and construction continue to record the longest working weeks.

Most UK Workers Feel Overworked, Study Finds

More than half of British employees feel overworked, with many reporting disrupted sleep, skipped breaks and rising stress levels.

UK Ranked Among Worst Countries for Work-Life Balance

Despite working fewer hours than most nations, UK employees face limited parental leave and cultural pressures that undermine work-life balance.

Thriving, Not Surviving: Managing Work-Life Balance Without Burning Out 

Instead of thinking about work-life balance, perhaps a healthier and more productive concept is that of work-life integration.

Majority of Brits Say Work Gets in the Way of Life Admin

Over half of UK workers need time off to deal with personal admin tasks, with younger adults most affected, according to new research.

Sales Fatigue Rising as Overtime Fails to Boost Performance: Report

Three-quarters of sales professionals are regularly working overtime, yet performance is declining, raising wellbeing concerns.

Hybrid Working Is Now The Norm – But Low‑Paid And Lower‑Skilled Workers Are Missing Out

Hybrid working is now mainstream, but new data reveals inequalities, with low-paid and lower-skilled workers missing out on flexibility.

Karl Bennett: RTO Mandates – Love Them or Loathe Them, They Will Create New Mental Health Issues

Close to 40% of the British workforce are in hybrid or remote setups - and RTO mandates have created a number of debates.

Analysis, Advice and Opinion