With searches for ‘burnout signs and symptoms’ up 50% worldwide in 2024, Instant Offices have analysed trends across 30 global cities to reveal where burnout sentiment is highest. To find cities with the highest interest in burnout, Instant Offices researched Google searches at a city level for: Burnout symptoms How to cope with burnout Am […]

58% of employers do not have a good understanding of their employees’ health and wellbeing needs, with just 44% of employers strongly agree they have a good understanding of employees’ financial needs. This is followed by 43% who strongly agree they have a good understanding of their employees’ mental health needs, 42% their physical health […]

Approximately 1 in 3 employees in the UK regularly consider leaving their current workplace, according to new research conducted by Great Place To Work. The data leveraged  the firm’s research-based Trust Index Survey, a UK-wide population study which surveyed 2,200 employees across 11 sectors has unveiled attitudes towards work following the pandemic, and throughout the […]

70% of employees highlight the importance of recognition, but less than half (42%) report receiving regular recognition from their CEOs. That’s according to Boostworks’ research-based whitepaper ‘The Heart of Workplace Engagement’, carried out across 3,000 HR professionals, C-suite leaders, and employees across UK businesses. The findings emphasise the particular importance of line managers and peers […]

With more people than ever willing to relocate to chase career aspirations, higher pay, and a better work-life balance, global workspace provider Instant Offices has analysed and scored high GDP nations based on working hours, annual leave, equality, happiness, parental leave and more to rank the best countries in the world to work and live […]

Almost three-quarters of office workers have worked from a smartphone at some point, despite 47.4% claiming working from a mobile would have a strong negative impact on their work. National Business Communications surveyed office workers to find out their thoughts and habits regarding working from their mobile phones. Although the majority of respondents had worked […]

New research shows that there is a key correlation between manager confidence and organisational performance, so this is an important area to address. The study reveals the seven dimensions of performance enablement and formula for success. Research released in August reveals that HR leaders are less confident in managers’ ability to hold effective conversations around […]

A viral video by @rajpatelofficial7 explaining the Four Quarters method has over 2.4 million views on TikTok. The method sounds simple — you simply divide your day into four equal parts that are four hours long each, comprising early morning, late morning, afternoon, and evening. By setting these rigid boundaries, you get two main benefits. […]

According to Statista, the most common type of stress experienced by Brits is work-related  – with 79% of respondents saying they frequently feel this type of stress. But when it comes to the specific UK work industries, which ones display the highest levels of stress among employees? A new study by Private Rehab Clinic Delamere […]

As the cost-of-living crisis shows no signs of slowing down, with employees feel concerned, annoyed and anxious over things such as utility bills. And with costs of things like travel continuing to increase, employees are calling for help so employer support through the current crisis is now essential. Today, Thursday 4th August is Cycle to […]

UK employers are leading Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) transformation in comparison to most European companies. That’s according to research conducted by GoodHabitz that considered answers from over 13,600 employees across 13 European countries. It shows employees’ desire to work for diverse and inclusive businesses, as well as employers striving to create equal and inclusive […]

A poll of 2,000 adults found a whopping 83 per cent regularly avoid expressing opinions or sharing personal revelations. These include “I don’t want to see any more pictures of your dog”, “eat with your mouth closed”, and “why haven’t you messaged me back?” But despite their reluctance to share their inner thoughts, 57 per […]

Research from digital health platform Peppy shows nearly two-thirds (63%) of employers now offer support for new parents, but specific support for infant feeding is only offered by 29% of the two thirds, or 18% of employers overall. The research conducted by Opinium on behalf of Peppy among 506 HR decision makers in January 2022.Dr […]

There is no disputing that Britain is a nation of dog lovers, and with more and more people becoming dog owners over the last year, it’s understandable that new ‘pawrents’ may be concerned about leaving their four-legged friends at home now the time has come to return to the office. To investigate the growing number […]

Boffins have come up with up with a formula to help get you out the right side of the bed in the morning (albeit endorsed by a leading cereal brand, other products are available!). It takes into account the factors that contribute to a good start in the morning, including the number of hours spent […]

A survey of UK employers and employees gives insight into the lack of provision for remote and hybrid office workers to carry out their roles. While only just over half (56%) of employers admit they regularly check in with all employees to enquire about their health and wellbeing and 55% provide laptops, 73% of employees […]

If the covid pandemic has told businesses anything it’s to be prepared for change. Research conducted by BusinessWaste.co.uk has discovered that over two thirds (67%) of employees demand that we become more sustainable. With many workers having returned to the office the poll of 1,500 UK employees highlights a shift among workers as they are […]

New research released today shows a lack of planning and investment in hybrid working is threatening to derail a widespread successful return to the office. The research, conducted by Opinium for Ricoh Europe, polled 3,000 office workers across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain. It found they remain cautious about returning […]