The importance of switching off over the Christmas period

In this digital era employees are finding it increasingly difficult to disconnect from work even during compulsory holiday times

Young people working while mentally unwell

Two reports have suggested young people are more likely to work while mentally ill, with some fearing they'll be labelled 'snowflakes'

Legal lowdown: Bereavement leave for pets

?Most businesses wouldn't hesitate to give employees time off to mourn the death of a family member or close friend. But what happens if that loved one is a pet?

Employees take four mental health days a year

?Workers are taking an average of four mental health days a year but tell employers they are for physical ailments, according to research

Absence expected to spike after bank holiday

Employers should anticipate higher employee absence after bank holidays as some employees have "too much Sun and fun"

Managing cancer in the workplace: HR's role

A well-attuned HR team and supportive work family can make all the difference in helping vulnerable individuals stay in employment and ease back into work following treatment

Burnout a risk for employees in Summer

?Increased workloads while colleagues are on holiday and busy social schedules are leading to high stress levels over the Summer, according to Westfield Health

Striking the balance: Time off vs business need

?Employers are constantly faced with the need to balance the requirements of their workforce against the pressures and realities of business need

Fight the festival productivity flop

With Glastonbury kicking off festival season this weekend, employers must ensure that motivation doesn't dip among those staff left behind

HR stress levels could be costing organisations millions

Our exclusive research calculated the likely cost of stress-related presenteeism among HR practitioners

Stress-related absence surge caused by poor management

?More training is needed to help managers better support staff wellbeing, research has found