The nationโs employees believe work now takes up 42 per cent of their life, according to research. Researchers carried out a detailed study of 2,000 adults in employment and found we all want more downtime. Half of those polled agreed waking up in the morning and dreading the day ahead at work is a sure-sign […]
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What do we want? More downtime at work!
Brits are feeling work pressure more than ever
The nation’s work-life balance has been called into question as Brits are becoming more and more stressed out by their hectic lifestyles. The study, commissioned by Casumo, studied the increasingly busy lives of the British workforce as many are concerned we don’t Around two thirds ofย workers believe their lives have become busier in recent years, […]
Brits struggle to leave work in the office
How often do you bring your work home with you? Either physically or emotionally, workers across the country struggle to leave their work at the door, but what can you do to improve your work-life balance? How you spend your time is a key factor in obtaining that perfect balance. Prioritise your time throughout the […]
Brits are choosing coffee over tea
Coffee lovers are drinking more than a thousand cups every year, according to new research by syrup producers Monin that revealed 61% of British workers now prefer drinking coffee to tea. 2.3 billion coffees are being consumed across the UK in cafรฉs and coffee shops alone, with Brits continuing to drink in the office and […]
How to achieve the perfect work-life balance
Productivity is essential in achieving a good work life balance. As part of National Work Life week serial tech entrepreneur and Flock founder Bhavin Turakhia has helpfully provided some tips on how to gain that precious time that would otherwise be wasted. Automate, Automate, Automate Any task which you have to do multiple times is […]
13 steps to a great work-life balance
Do you worry about getting your work-life balance right? If so, youโre not alone โ with 25 per cent of workers unhappy about it, 13 per cent working more than 49 hours a week and more than 40 per cent of employees neglecting other aspects of their life. To try to help workers address the […]
Britain marked โsick man of Europeโ as Brits are working too hard
British life expectancy is trailing behind the rest of Europe, with the gap only expected to get wider according to expert statements. Writing in The Times, public health specialist Sir Michael Marmot is warning that action needs to be taken to ensure the health of Brits as he declared the UK the โsick man and […]
Time to beat stress
Here, holistic self-care and wellbeing coach Tara Jackson (herself an ex-PA) outlines her top tips for taking some much-needed โme timeโ to prioritise your wellness Do you find your weeks merging into one another as your time is spent being at work, commuting, fitting in family and friends and all their needs and wants, having […]
Unleash your inner Wonder Woman
Mindfulness Expert Dana Zelicha presents five steps to unleashing your inner Wonder Woman and finding the right work-life balance using mindfulness Are you a working woman who feels pressure to find balance? Is fear or uncertainty stopping you from making leaps or moving forward? Society and instinct have made women primary care-takers, however we cannot […]
91% of Brits at risk of burnout due to gadget obsession
The obsession with technology that keeps us constantly connected is putting the British working population at risk of burnout, with a staggering 91% failing to establish a healthy work-life balance because they refuse to turn off their devices. A survey by ElectricTobacconist.co.uk as part of the UK Gadget Usage Report 2017 reveals that as many […]
People who walk to work are less stressed
The daily commute can leave employees tired before they even get to the office, but new research shows those who walk to work feel more energised and less stressed. A study conducted by ASICS shows those who take the train, tube, or bus are three times more stressed and twice as tired as those who […]
Clock is ticking on workers who are โtoo busy to have funโ
Brits are facing โtime povertyโ as half of workers admit there arenโt enough hours in the day, according to a new study. Findings by Kellyโs of Cornwall reveal that too many are eating their dinner as late as 10pm and bringing work home with them without a chance to adequately switch off and relax in […]
Commuters reveal what they hate most
Millions of Brits travel to work for two hours or more every single weekday, making even the smallest irritations grow over time. The research was run by OSV, who wanted to discover what left a lasting impact on workers once they reach the office. What starts as a minor annoyance can lead to commuters changing […]
HR workers skipping lunch to get work finished
More than half of HR professionals have admitted to not leaving their desk during lunch, according to new figures. The results to the Robert Walters Career Lifestyle Survey have shown that British professionals are more likely to power through rather than take a break, despite reports that taking a break can boost productivity. Specialists are […]
Urgent action needed to improve mental health of UK workers, says expert
During Mental Health Awareness Week, Christopher Harvey, founder of executive wellbeing coaching company Harvey Sinclair has called for businesses to take urgent action to look after the mental health of their employees and for workplace wellbeing to be supported as much as diversity and inclusion have been by policies and government regulations. Harvey says: โThe […]
Nearly a third of UK workers admit to working overtime at the weekends
British workers are at risk of burning out, as reports show many across the UK are working overtime at weekends and even taking their work on holiday with them. The study by workspace provider Regus revealed that 30% of British employees work through their free time, with concerns being raised that not enough is being […]
Sick workers urged to stay home as UK productivity is threatened
More than half of British workers are coming to work unwell, increasing workplace sickness and compromising productivity, new figures show. New research by office solutions brand Fellowes report a rise in โpresenteeismโ across the UK, as workers suffering from illnesses, aches, pains and other health problems come to the office instead of addressing and treating […]
Flexible working options on the rise
Flexible working options are now a key differentiator for new job candidates, say 70% of organisations. Workforce time management solutions provider hfx has published survey findings confirming that flexible working continues to increase across all sizes and types of organisation, both public and private. The survey showed that part-time hours are still the most popular […]