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

Workers feel bosses put performance ahead of health

While staffing levels are important, presenteeism creates a "false economy"

Half have felt too anxious or depressed to go to work

Mental health issues remain the leading cause of long-term absences from work

Funeral planning: The final workplace taboo

The taboo around death must be addressed so funeral planning is seen as a vital part of benefit strategies

Family breakdown poses hidden risk for HR

Family breakdowns can cause stress, depression, and even lead to suicide

Employees not supported through mental health issues

Line managers routinely overestimate how well their workplace supports mental health and wellbeing

Exec coaching should not be confused with wellbeing coaching

Traditional coaching for those who have unrecognised mental health problems can be counterproductive