HR must encourage open and honest dialogue about mental health

In 2011, mental health became the biggest single cause of staff absence in the UK. Despite this, not nearly enough has been done to minimise the significant impact mental ill-health has on both our...

UK workers unsure on wearable technology

UK workers are the most hesitant to use wearable technology of all European employees, according to a report from ADP.

Three-quarters of employees stressed by holiday

Almost three-quarters (73%) of employees feel stressed ahead of taking annual leave, according to research from the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM).

How mindfulness can improve productivity

Could embracing mindfulness make your workforce more productive?

Wellbeing top of the agenda in Lunchtime Debate

Strong health and wellbeing practices can boost employee engagement and productivity by as much as 50%, according to Anthony Douglas CEO of Cafcass.

Mental health: the pressure and the progress

BITC's Louise Aston on businesses' role in tackling the culture of silence around mental health

Top Employers for Working Families shortlist announced

Working Families has announced the shortlist for the annual Top Employers for Working Families Awards, sponsored by Computershare.

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University of Sheffield focuses on holistic engagement strategy

A holistic staff engagement strategy has led to almost 100% pride scores for the University of Sheffield, HR director Andrew Dodman told HR magazine.

Legal & General HRD: Wellbeing doesn’t have to be expensive

Implementing wellbeing programmes doesn’t need to be expensive if HR is “smart”, according to Legal & General group HR director Elaine MacLean.

Sustainable banking: Sense of purpose for psychological wellbeing is key

Research finds purpose is critical for engagement in the banking sector

Flexible workers need help to switch off, says Dell HRBP

Flexible working must be underpinned by support to switch off, HR business partner UK at Dell Yvonne Stewart has told HR magazine.

Workers experiencing mobile phone-related guilt

HR policy must catch up with use of mobile phones at and for work, mobility service provider MobileIron has said.