One in four unhappy with work-life balance

A quarter of UK workers (25%) are unhappy with their work-life balance, according to research by Investec Private Banking.

UK workers ‘overly optimistic’ about personal health

UK workers are “overly optimistic” about their personal health, despite the fact that many are at high risk from health conditions, according to research from Britain’s Healthiest Companies and the...

Work and personal lives colliding, finds research

British adults’ work and personal lives are increasingly colliding, according to research on technology and the workforce by Dell and Intel.

Top Employers for Working Families awards and benchmark open

Registration for the 7th annual Working Families awards, in partnership with HR magazine, is now open.

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Cooper: Engagement programmes have had no impact on wellbeing

Most employee engagement programmes have had no impact on staff health and wellbeing, according to Cary Cooper, professor of organisational psychology and health at Lancaster University Management...

Carol Black: 'Employers should embrace active working'

Dame Carol Black has encouraged employers to introduce more active working environments, from light active breaks to changes in furniture and monitoring employee movement.

Dean Royles: Why I’m doing dry January

I really hope I don’t sound like a killjoy. I know many people like a drink now and again, but it’s good to start the New Year in a reflective mode, and with a challenge!

Two-thirds of workers too busy to take breaks

Almost two-thirds (64%) of British workers say they are too busy to take the 20-minute break required by law when working six hours or more.

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How the digital deluge is impacting wellbeing

As we become increasingly dependent on technology for managing both work and leisure, have we fallen into addiction? How is this 'digital deluge' affecting our health?

UK firms must make fitness accessible for staff

The health and fitness industry has matured a lot over the past 25 years. We need to make sure it stays accessible and engaging.

Wellness rises up corporate agenda

Health and wellbeing is rising up the business agenda, with companies thinking about it more strategically, according to a report by the Corporate Research Forum.

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Wellness rises up corporate agenda

Health and wellbeing is rising up the business agenda, with companies thinking about it more strategically, according to a report by the Corporate Research Forum.

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