From ditching the lunchtime sandwich to hot desking, these easy tips will help you power through the day.  If you’re finding it hard to focus at work this week, it’s no surprise, as studies show that heat really does zap our brain power, making it harder to be productive on the job.   A recent study […]

Workplace temperature is a hotly contested topic at the best of times – but with parts of the UK expecting another heatwave next month, many Brits will be struggling to work in sweltering office or home environments. With productivity and morale taking a hit, many will be wondering what their rights are when it comes […]

With the warm days here, many organisations are introducing summer hours into the workforce. A type of benefit aimed to attract and retain top talent, summer hours might be just what your business needs this year. But what are summer hours and how can it help your company? Ian Wright, founder of Small Business Prices, shares […]

HR software and employment law specialist BrightHR has reported a 29% increase in annual leave requests made via its platform this week, compared with a week earlier as UK workers look to take some last-minute leave and enjoy the heatwave. Alan Price, an employment law expert and CEO at BrightHR, commented on the last-minute holiday […]

As days get longer and temperatures hotter, it can be hard to maintain morale in an office environment especially when pressure begins to mount. Summer-time stress and increased workload is inevitable, with a shocking 56% of HR professionals saying they notice colleagues suffering from burnout1. Head of Coaching at Westfield Health, Mark Pinches, shares some tips to […]

A heatwave is predicted across the UK this week. The Met Office and Public Health England have jointly issued a level two ‘alert and readiness’ warning with temperatures predicted to hit 37°C in some parts of the country. But what should employers do when the mercury rises? XpertHR offers advice to employers around the legalities of working in […]

A study has revealed the 15 of the most unbearable jobs to have during a British heatwave, ranked by LOWEST pay – and it’s NOT an office job! The Met Office and Public Health England recently issued a heat-health warning after UK temperatures soared above 30 degrees, with London raised to a ‘Level 2’ on the […]

Britain has been basking in glorious sunshine for several weeks now, making it even more important to acknowledge employees’ needs. Clare Porciani, senior manager of HR operations at Office Depot UK & Ireland, shares some top tips to help keep everyone cool while at work. The weather in Britain can often be unpredictable and on the […]

With the temperature nearing 30C this week, if you’re feeling ‘trapped’ in the office, you’re not alone. More than half of UK workers admit to feeling glum being stuck indoors during the heatwave with a third feeling trapped inside. One in four would rather be out making the most of the weather rather than stuck […]