‘Infobesity’ causes distraction and stress at work, says Microsoft expert

An overload of information is causing British office workers to feel increasingly distracted at work and home, according to a YouGov poll commissioned by Microsoft.

Work-life balance: HR concept or way of life?

I’ve grown up with an important appreciation of work-life balance and flexible working.

Long-term unemployed may suffer with stress when returning to work, warns expert

People returning to work after long periods of unemployment may struggle the most with stress, according to Alistair Dornan, Capita Employee Benefits head of health and risk management.

Poor wellbeing affects UK staff retention

A third of employees would consider leaving a company due to wellbeing concerns, according to research commissioned by employee benefits company Unum.

FTSE 100 companies fail to report on mental health

FTSE 100 companies are increasingly discussing employee engagement and wellbeing, but very few offer mental health support.

Wearable technology can boost productivity 'by up to 8.5%'

The use of wearable technology to track employee wellbeing can significantly increase employees' productivity, according to research by Goldsmiths, University of London.

Failure to tackle depression will harm UK business, says KPMG director

Companies face worsening productivity if they don't tackle the workplace taboo around depression, according to KPMG director Nick Baber.

Employee engagement closely tied to health and wellbeing

Most employers know that an engaged workforce is more likely to be a more productive one, but less acknowledged is the link between engagement and the health and wellbeing of staff.

Will France's 'right of disconnecting' actually work?

An agreement has been signed between French employers and unions that means engineers and consulting workers no longer have to answer work phone calls or e-mails after 6pm, if they are not in the...

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Stress the most common reason for long-term absence

Stress among UK workers accounts for more lost days than any other medical complaint. It is particularly problematic in non-manual jobs and in the public sector, according to new research.

Mental health organisation responds to 'shocking' report on depression

An organisation that deals with mental health issues says that it is "shocking but not surprising" that mental illness is still such a problem in UK workplaces.