Make hybrid work healthy work

With the right strategies, business leaders can ensure that hybrid workers are both healthy and happy at work, research suggests, as Gemma Dale reports.

The cost of neglecting mental health in the workplace

When cutting costs is imperative, employers might deprioritise initiatives that don't provide immediate or visible returns. This mindset can result in scaling back employee wellbeing programmes,...

Employers can’t fly blind on employee mental health

Mental health has become a critical factor when it comes to effectively managing the workforce. But employers can still find themselves lacking the necessary insight into issues that mental health...

Depression causes employees to move to less stressful jobs

A third (33%) of people with depression reported they have quit their job due to their condition, a report by mental health treatment provider Flow Neuroscience found.

Grieving employees can turn work into a refuge, research finds

Employees grieving a loved one can turn work into a refuge, if given the space to shape their role to suit their capabilities and needs, according to research published earlier this year.

Number of long-term sick set to surge, commission warns

A cross-party commission has warned that drastic action is required to address the growing number of people signed off from work with a long-term illness.

Young people’s mental health: How can employers support caregivers in the workplace?

The mental health of young people affects their parents and caregivers at work. So how can HR ensure that it gives them best possible support?

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Enhancing mental wellbeing on the frontline

As workplace safety gains focus due to rising aggression towards frontline teams and in-store theft, HR leaders must prioritise mental wellbeing, to combat absenteeism and burnout.

Are we sleepwalking into wellbeing washing? 

Wellbeing washing is when companies say all the right things on LinkedIn, but don’t genuinely care about their employees' wellbeing. Instead, they implement cheap, ineffective support to improve the...

Employees unequipped to talk about suicidal thoughts

Nine in 10 employees do not know that the best way to save the life of someone considering suicide is to ask them directly whether they have a plan to end their life, according to research by social...

Best of HR books: August 2024

We delve into the latest book releases for HR professionals.

Strive for contentment at work, not happiness

From the pandemic to the cost of living crisis, we all have to find a way to get through unexpected and uncontrollable events that impact our wellbeing at work. For me, the key is being content...