Staff resilience and council austerity: HR lessons from Grenfell

Austerity needs to soften as we are at a crisis point, says PPMA VP

Why work/life balance needs a rethink

True work/life balance is achieved, and disengagement combatted, when employees are empowered to take control of their own activities

Work affecting mental, physical and financial health of employees

Half of UK employees say work has a negative impact on their physical, mental, and financial wellbeing

Freelancers enjoy greater control over work/life balance

The majority of freelancers are satisfied working for themselves and wish to continue doing so

Taboo health conditions stall women's workplace productivity

A range of gynaecological and reproductive conditions are holding women back at work

Workplace wellbeing worse in the public sector

A lack of support results in public sector workers taking more time off for mental health issues

Getting the best out of staff who fast

Fasting for Ramadan needn't mean lost productivity, as long as a supportive, flexible approach is taken

Let's talk about work/life harmony

The idea that ‘work’ competes with ‘life’ ignores the more nuanced reality of our humanity

Crisis plans should consider emotional and psychological elements

Giving the right support to staff exposed to a traumatic event such as Manchester's terrorist attack is critical

"Stop calling me brave": Alastair Campbell on redefining mental health

Campbell talks exclusively about his mission to de-stigmatise mental health, and how it can boost resilience

Hard Brexit unpopular with managers

Uncertainty around Brexit and the general election is having a negative impact on British businesses

Organisations must rethink stress and pressure

HR magazine and CABA's roundtable event on building a holistic wellbeing strategy explored the energising element of challenge