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What the HR magazine team learned on day two of the CIPD Festival of Work

Over-work, stress and poor work/life balance are undermining attempts to improve job quality in the UK, according to research from the CIPD

New tools can provide a framework for knowledge sharing and a more collaborative approach, but technology alone does not create culture

Speakers on day two of the HR360 European Summit shared their journeys to creating strong organisational cultures

Forcing positivity can create more harm than good in society and within workplaces, according to psychologist and author Susan David

A panel at the HR360 European Summit debated what the age of agile means for HR

Cultural fit has a large bearing on productivity and attrition, but this is still a blind spot for HR

As the World Health Organisation classifies 'burnout' as a chronic condition, research finds that stress is having a significant impact on UK workplaces

IVF is a highly prevalent but under-considered issue in UK workplaces, and there are areas where HR can assist employees

As fresh allegations emerge of bullying and toxic work cultures in high-profile organisations, research has found that bad bosses are largely to blame

The majority of employees (83%) feel that their office environment is 'unpleasant' , citing poor temperatures, poor ventilation and lack of natural light