Confusing stress and 'burnout' can cause significant harm

Confusing ‘corporate burnout’ with much less serious levels of workplace stress can cause significant harm, according to research by leadership, management and coaching provider Awbery Management.

Sickness presenteeism negatively impacting businesses

Almost half of UK workers went to work over the last year despite being ill

Half of workers believe they have 'no chance' of career progression

Almost half (48%) of British workers feel they have no chance of career progression in their current role, according to research by strategic consultancy Lansons.

Public sector workers struggling to switch off

A third (33%) of workers feel they work longer hours than five years ago thanks to mobile phones and remote email access, with public sector workers struggling the most with work-life balance,...

Women should not feel guilty about having work/life balance

Women in senior leadership roles shouldn’t feel guilty for striking a work/life balance, according to Fleur Evans, partner at global headhunting firm JCA Group.

Dementia a key concern for businesses

Three-quarters (74%) of UK HR professionals agree with recent calls from the Alzheimer’s Society for every company to have a dementia policy, research has revealed.

Depression-related EAP calls jump by 40%

There has been a sharp increase in the number of employees phoning an employee assistance programme (EAP) helpline for advice about depression, according to data released by Canada Life Group.

How to use emotional intelligence to combat stress

We all know that work-related stress is expensive. It’s also disruptive and usually inconvenient, and it can strike anyone at any time. Tackling stress and psychosocial risks is often viewed as too...

Fatigued employees costing UK businesses

Fatigued employees could be costing UK businesses £453 million in productivity, according to research by Sealy UK.

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).