The Case for a four-day work week? Nearly half of employees worldwide could do their jobs in five hours or less each day. According to a global survey of nearly 3,000 employees across eight countries conducted by The Workforce Institute at Kronos Incorporated, nearly half (45%) of full-time workers say it should take less than five […]

With 86% of people not able to speak to their line manager about how tiredness is impacting on performance. It’s unsurprising that one in ten of us have purposefully taken a nap at work. New research from health and wellbeing provider, Westfield Health, has found over one in ten (11%) of working brits have purposefully […]

Presenteeism is being talked about much more openly nowadays, due to the health problems related to it being much more acknowledged. But, why do people still do it? According to Adrian Lewis, director at Activ Absence the answer is job insecurity. Nine out of ten UK employees (92%) have gone into work despite being sick this […]

We look at the top reasons that get us Brits motivated to get out of bed every morning and go to work. Satisfaction, being challenged and making a difference are among a list of benefits Brits believe they reap by going to work, according to a study. Millions of workers are coming home from the […]

One can be the loneliest number — many UK freelancers feel lonely and isolated following leap to self-employment Half of workers are expected to go freelance by 2020, however despite the many highs to working solo, there are some surprising lows according to a new Epson EcoTank survey. The survey has revealed both sides of freelance life, […]

Time-poor UK workers are not doing anything to relieve stress outside of work – ironically often due to not having the time – according to new research out today. A survey of 1,015 UK adults in employment carried out by learning marketplace, Obby.co.uk, revealed that 48% of British workers do little or nothing at all […]

It’s never easy to keep a good work-life balance that benefits both your career and your well-being. We’ve all tried to work hard and then play hard but ultimately one usually suffers. With these five tips, could you finally manage it? With what feels like an ongoing struggle with achieving the ideal work-life balance, recent […]

Research conducted by Printerland.co.uk and Custard online marketing has found that offices with formal dress codes can lean to happier employees. Research into Britain’s most engaged workplaces has found that almost three quarters of the best companies to work for in the UK have a formal dress code. 40% of the top companies enforce business […]

It’s become a lot more common for people to go to work whilst they are ill, taking a ‘sick day’ has become much less common. However, could those coming to work instead of taking a sick day actually harm your company more? Research by the instant group looks into just that. The number of lost […]

We all know that office buildings aren’t the most inspirational places to be. You spend over a third of your life at work, where often creativity is rewarded. However, if you are based in an office filled with lots of desks and neutral colours, sometimes thinking outside the box and trying to motivate yourself isn’t easy. Office […]

Employee wellness is being talked about more and more in offices around the UK and the world. Many businesses are shifting focus from other areas in order to keep their employees happy and healthy. The shift has meant that ‘well-being’ initiatives are in the spotlight. Here are a few of our favourites. There are many […]

By ActivAbsence In the UK and worldwide, we are a fan of taking up the holidays produced by our American cousins. With most of the world now celebrating Halloween and who can forget the sales on Black Friday? However, the latest celebration that has swept the USA that we think could take on the world […]

Equifax white paper shows that financial wellbeing of staff could hamper workplace productivity and lead to absenteeism. London, August 2018 – Mental health is one of the biggest causes of sickness absence in the UK, according to theOffice for National Statistics. And a new white paper for employers, published by credit information provider Equifax, underlines […]

It’s official – workers are at their happiest at 3:25pm, a study has revealed. Researchers looking into the peaks and troughs of the working population’s mood found the average day will see eight happy moments – but five low points. Employees are likely to experience highs when waking after a brilliant night’s sleep, receiving appreciation […]

Mental health misconceptions are causing one in four UK workers to delay seeking help, according to a new report by Bupa and Mental Health First Aid. The study examined employees’ understanding of key psychological and behavioural symptoms of six of the most prevalent mental health conditions in the UK, as well as identifying widely-held misconceptions. […]

As Mental Health Week comes to a close for this year, top tips on minimising stress in the workplace has emerged. In 2017, 74 per cent of the British public admitted they have felt so stressed that they felt overwhelmed or unable to cope according to recent research by Mental Health Foundation. According to Deloitte, […]

Bupa has launched an extensive mental health cover for businesses and their employers, which will help provide employees with support and treatment to manage all long-term mental health issues. Dubbed Business Mental Health Advantage, the new policy will provide cover for mental health conditions, such as depression, bipolar and anxiety. The policy comes following an […]

Mental health in the workplace is the top priority for almost three in five (60 per cent) CEOs in the UK, according to new research. The 2018 annual report, Employee Wellbeing Research 2018 from the Reward & Employee Benefits Association (REBA) in association with Punter Southall Health & Protection, found that 16 per cent of […]