While 40% of dads have requested flexible working, 44% of these requests were unsuccessful, according to research from DaddiLife and Deloitte?
Juggling work and life is tough, but it’s time to talk of ‘blend’ – not ‘balance’
In this series of columns we're asking HR professionals to help get the conversation going on HR's own mental health by sharing their personal experiences
Technology can enable flexibility but issues around working culture still inhibit work/life balance for many, research has found
Almost a third of UK employees (32%) feel that workplace technology increases job stress, research from Willis Towers Watson has revealed
As research reveals employees want workplace physical contact reduced, questions are raised on whether this will prevent harassment
Employees in the UK are working longer hours but are less productive than their European counterparts, according to the TUC
Stigma around drug and alcohol addiction means many employees are put off seeking help
The vast majority (92%) of office workers have experienced issues with hot desking, according to research by Brickendon
As long as it remains in the EU (and potentially throughout any post-Brexit transition) the UK must interpret national legislation as far as possible in line with EU law
?More than a quarter (27%) of cancer patients who are employed when diagnosed receive no support to help them return to work, according to Macmillan Cancer Support
Employees want boundaries between their work and personal lives amid fears of ‘Big Brother’ cultures