Wellbeing

Staff cancelling doctor's appointments for work

Access to digital healthcare services could help staff balance work and their wellbeing, but experts warn that ill health is often related to workplace stress and emphasise the importance of allowing...

Mindfulness misused as a 'quick fix' for workplace stress

Workplace mindfulness could be doing more harm than good, according to research from Durham University Business School

Calls for shorter City trader working hours welcomed

The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has announced it is considering cutting 90 minutes off the trading day in a bid to improve worker mental health and attract more women and working parents to the...

Four ways to strategically focus on employee wellbeing

At the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition speakers throughout day one explained how they are focusing on employee wellbeing in a values-driven strategic way

Winter wellbeing: Top tips for supporting employees

Employers must be aware that this time of year can present wellbeing challenges including financial pressures, burnout due to extra socialising, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Case study: Three UK's award-winning wellbeing strategy

Three UK’s award-winning wellbeing strategy is based around three pillars to ensure initiatives cover every aspect of employee health

Banning out-of-hours emails could harm employee wellbeing

Personalising rules around out-of-hours email access is better for employee stress levels than blanket bans, say researchers

The line manager's role in mental wellbeing

Good bosses – who look after their staff instead of just trying to get the most out of them – are apparently in short supply. So HR must ensure line managers are mental wellbeing friendly

Employees feel pressured by co-workers to drink

Employers should provide more alcohol-free events, as research shows employees feel obliged to drink too much

Men more likely to resign over mental health problems

Six in 10 (61%) men want to quit their job because it’s affecting their mental health, according to CV-Library research

Research reveals five main causes of poor workplace productivity

Poor systems, office politics and sickness absence negatively impact productivity, according to research by e-days

Mental health first aid can have negative impacts

While mental health first aid (MHFA) can bring many benefits to the workplace, some firms could risk employee wellbeing if it is not implemented properly