We’ve all heard of burnout, which carries serious consequences for employees. But experts now say there’s something called “brownout”, a term used to describe when staff becomes disengaged and demotivated, and it affects behaviour and performance at work. A recent survey by US coaching company Corporate Balance Concepts shows that while 5% of those asked […]

The number of commuters spending more than two hours travelling to and from work has increased by 72% over the past 10 years, according to a TUC analysis of official figures published this week. The figures – published to mark the start of Commute Smart Week organised by Work Wise UK – show that the […]

New research from Portus, the employment benefits consultancy firm, reveals that one in five people (21%) plan to release cash over and above their tax-free lump sum from their pension funds while they are still working. This rises to as much as 27% among employees aged between 55 and 64. Worryingly the main two reasons […]

Identity fraud costs the UK £3.3 billion per year. Aside from recovering the tangible losses, research suggests the emotional fall out of ID fraud on victims could amount to an even greater loss. Fellowes, makers of the world’s toughest shredders, has learned from partnering and working with Professor Mark Button from the Centre for Counter […]

Women’s place in the workplace has transformed over the last 50 years – as the saying goes – with great power comes great responsibility. Exceling at work can therefore result in piling the pressure on at home, which in turn can lead to significant stress.   Middle-aged women are two thirds more likely to suffer work […]

As auto-enrolment is rolled out across the UK, employers agree almost unanimously that they have a part to play in supporting employees with their workplace pension, with 68% feeling a greater duty of care as a result of the reforms. But according to new research from Aegon UK, 95% of UK businesses are encountering hurdles […]

What can you do to stand out during your interview? And how can you ensure that the interviewer sees your value and can convey that you are the best choice for the position?    Interviewing can be a hard thing to master. A job interview is a candidate’s chance to show your best face, and it […]

According to experts, women have essentially worked for free since 9 November and will do so until the end of the year thanks to the gender pay gap. Official figures put the pay gap at 14.2% based on average salaries for full-time work. Equal Pay Day, which takes place today, is the point at which […]

Our fourth Training Day takes place this Thursday, 12 November, and it’s bigger and even better than before. Space is extremely limited, so book today if you want to attend this essential event. New speakers for November include Lindsay Taylor, Director of Your Excellency; Training Consultant Candy Bowman; Shelley Fishel, Founder of The IT Training […]

Even though one in four people suffer from mental illness, many employers still do not think it is a valid reason to stay off work. As reported by Metro.com, a survey by AXA PPP showed that two-thirds of employers don’t see stress, anxiety or depression as serious enough for workers to take the day off. Only 17% […]

Your ability to concentrate on the task at hand is impeded when you are overly worried about things. This is a main reason why too much management stress rarely leads to the hoped-for productive outcomes. A bit of stress every now and then keeps employees on their toes and wards off complacency, however a steady […]

Children are much more likely than not to grow up in a household in which their parents work, and in nearly half of all two-parent families today, both parents work full time, a sharp increase from previous decades. The New York Times have published an aritcle on working parents feeling stressed, tired, rushed and short […]

With Christmas and New Year fast approaching, research has revealed how much of an impact rewards during the festive season can have on a workforce’s productivity levels. A nationwide survey has shown that British workers count ‘feeling valued’ by their boss as the top motivational factor in helping them achieve more during their nine to […]

A little bit of pressure at work is good for you, but there is absolutely no health benefit to being too stressed at work, says Joan Kingsley, a consultant clinical and organisational therapist.   Kingsley spent 25 years researching workplace psychology and co-authored a book, ‘The Fear-free Organization: Vital Insights from Neuroscience to Transform Your Business Culture’ […]

According to a study by the University of Adelaide, gaining authority at work can make you pile on the pounds. Psychologists interviewed 450 middle-aged men and women who worked in a variety of jobs. Researchers found that those who had to make a lot of decisions in their jobs tended to have a bigger waist […]

It’s the time of year when companies are making headlines over their policy on wearing poppies at work. The experts at Personnel Today have outlined some myths and realities about the issue to help businesses avoid sticky situations with employees. Myth: belief in the importance of the poppy is philosophicalAlthough companies that land in hot […]

Dr Kim Elsesser recently released the results of her study, which she claims proves that men are often afraid to help or socialise with female colleagues for fear of being accused of sexual harassment. Dr Elsesser worked on Wall Street for Morgan Stanley, where she noticed a divide between her male and female colleagues. Women […]

King’s Venues, the commercial arm of King’s College London, last night showcased the versatility of its venues set in its very own Winter Wonderland. With five central London campuses and many of its buildings located on the River Thames, King’s Venues offers an exciting choice of more than 200 unique spaces for every type of […]