A new study from Bupa UK shows that the vast majority of UK adults (82%) have experienced symptoms that may indicate poor mental health such as continuous low mood, anxiousness, low self-esteem or hopelessness while in lockdown, yet almost half (44%) haven’t told anyone. This shows a sharp rise from 2019 when just one in five (22%) felt […]

As employees return to work, UK businesses are likely to face a backlog of annual leave requests that could cost thousands of pounds. By collecting data and analysing the average monthly salary at a baseline at £2,214 and at least 50% of employee annual leave owed, Coworking Specialists Instant Offices has calculated how much it […]

By Jeremy Shulman, Chief Editor, Subscriptions and Product at Interactive Pro and Edology.com It’s officially Groundhog Day… every day. In the US, the 2nd of February is reserved for wondering – for no more than a few moments – whether or not a Pennsylvanian rodent has seen his shadow. The ‘legend’ goes, when the ceremonious […]

Across the UK employers are implementing their plans for a safe return to work after the coronavirus shutdown. Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing suggest three important steps no good employer should overlook… On May 10th the Prime Minister urged many employees to return to work for the first time since the coronavirus lockdown began in […]

For Mental Health Awareness Week Naomi Thompson, Head of Organisational Development at Benenden Health, provides insight into how employers can create a culture of openness around mental health … As the COVID-19 crisis puts a strain on the nation’s mental health, employers must ensure they have a plan in place to support the wellbeing of […]

Wellbeing amongst PAs and EAs has taken a dive since lockdown restrictions were enforced, according to a new survey by recruiting expert Hays. As the UK recognises Mental Health Awareness Week, Hays urges employers to consider the effect working remotely in lockdown is having on their staff. From a survey of over 16,200 respondents, 325 […]

by Kate Palmer, Associate Director of Advisory at Peninsula Earlier this week, the UK Government released a roadmap for easing lockdown provisions in England, including instructing workers to go back to work if they cannot feasibly work from home and their workplace is open. It’s important to note, that this does not mean that everything […]

UK businesses are so far delivering on employee engagement in the current coronavirus pandemic, according to new research from idea management firm Wazoku. 86% of respondents say their organisation has provided enough technical information for them to work from home effectively, 70% say their employer has taken steps to ensure their mental health and well-being is […]

Mental health always matters, but now, more than ever, people need support. The Lord Mayor’s Appeal is encouraging employees to digitally share green ribbons to show their support for ending the stigma around mental health in the workplace. Through ‘This Is Me’ and the Green Ribbon campaign, The Lord Mayor’s Appeal wants to enable organisations […]

For leaders and those running teams remotely, the relentless task of maintaining positive staff morale in 2020 might just be their biggest business challenge to date, according to a report by Offices.co.uk. “Everyone is under huge strain, but it’s important for business bosses to recognise that staff are their best long-term asset and they need […]

A quarter of UK bosses (27 per cent) have failed to address their staff via video conference to update them on the implications of the Covid-19 crisis. The news comes as projections suggest a surge in UK unemployment figures, with over half a million workers signing-on for universal credit. The polling forms part of a […]

Nearly two thirds of employees said their most common feelings amidst the coronavirus pandemic are anxiety, stress or distraction, with job security being the dominant reason for the emotion. That’s according to research from employee engagement survey specialist Inpulse, which shows that of the negative and positive emotions employees could choose, just seven percent selected ‘focused’ […]

Over 60 per cent of PAs in the UK are worried that workplace stress is affecting their health – with long hours, heavy workloads, disorganised bosses and being constantly ‘on call’ contributing to the pressure they feel. The results of a widescale survey of Personal and Executive Assistants carried out by PA Life were revealed […]

PA Life is conducting a widespread survey into the stress and workplace anxieties facing PAs, EAs and other Administration staff in 2020. Ahead of the PA Life Workplace Wellness & Wellbeing Summit later this month, we are conducting a first-of-its-kind survey looking at the hours you work, whether you can ‘switch off’ in the evenings […]

New research from AIG Life Limited reveals one in six (17%) employees has been forced to take time out from their career due to stress or mental health pressures. Almost one-fifth (19%) of non-retired females have taken time out from their career due to mental health pressures, compared to 15% of men. AIG Life says the research […]

Women, particularly in the corporate world, are struggling to ‘have it all’. Their careers may be going from strength to strength, but burn-out is becoming more of an issue. Wellness expert Amy Gallagher shares her own personal story… I am a coach, healer and soul alchemist. I work with female executives. My work helps them […]

Holidaymakers waste one whole day of a week-long trip worrying about work, deciding what to do and waiting in line for attractions. A study of 2,000 UK adults, who’ve holidayed in the last year, found people spend 17 ½ hours over a seven day holiday – the equivalent of 6am until 11:30pm – wasting time. […]

The colder mornings are back. The summer sun — well, what we had of it — has packed its bags and left us in the dark. For many of us, the darker days and colder climate can have a huge effect on our mood. Plenty of sunshine allows us to have a healthy intake of […]