Half of employees distrust leadership's balance of business and wellbeing

Half (46%) of UK employees don’t trust leaders to balance business needs with employee wellbeing, according to research findings published today (15 May).

Executive sponsorship and community-driven culture can transform wellbeing

With Mental Health Awareness Week upon us, and this year’s theme focused on community, it’s the perfect time for businesses to reflect on how they’re supporting employee wellbeing.

Creating confidence, not concern: How to create thriving MHFAider communities

Each year, Mental Health Awareness Week gives us all an opportunity to reflect on how we support wellbeing; not only in our personal lives, but also in our workplaces.

Seven workflow hacks to ease overwhelm and enhance stress-free productivity

In this article for Mental Health Awareness Week (from 12 to 18 May), Kerri Haseman, head of client relations at Bright Horizons, shares seven powerful workflow hacks designed to nurture wellbeing...

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NHS worker compared to Darth Vader wins £29k

A former NHS worker won almost £30,000 at tribunal, after a coworker compared them to the Stars Wars villain Darth Vader. The case highlights the importance of taking workplace culture, processes and...

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The ‘anonymity cloak’ – when confidentiality blocks connection

Anonymised, confidential support can prevent organisations from taking meaningful actions. But HR can help.

Polygamous working isn’t just fraud, it’s a wake-up call for smarter screening

The recent news that a civil servant allegedly held multiple full-time jobs across different government departments has rightly caused concern.

Beyond burnout: How HR can help build better jobs (part two)

You can’t see it on a spreadsheet, but every person in your organisation is managing an invisible balance, like a bank account of energy.

How can HR support grieving employees?

A quarter (25%) of UK adults struggle to make decisions when grieving, according to research findings published by employee benefits provider MetLife UK.

British employees are the second saddest in Europe

Employees in the UK are the second saddest in Europe, Gallup research published yesterday (23 April) has highlighted.

How should managers address hygiene issues at work?

Tennis player Harriet Dart has apologised after telling the umpire that her opponent “smells really bad” during the first round at the Rouen Open last Tuesday (15 April). We asked HR commentators for...

Birmingham bin strikes: How should HR resolve disputes?

As refuse workers in Birmingham continue to strike, we asked commentors for their advice on how HR should handle disputes.