Work life balance

Not just Blue Monday: Employees unmotivated year-round, research finds

Fewer than one in five (17%) employees feel like going to work each day, according to research by Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA), published today ahead of Blue Monday on 20 January.

A pause is not just for Christmas

As HR and employees become increasingly obsessed with the 'doing' mode, now might be the time to activate the ‘spacious mode’.

Rebalance the ‘give and take’ of talent acquisition

The balance between pay and employer expectations has become a critical factor in attracting and retaining top talent.

How HR can successfully implement sabbaticals

Employers may be increasingly offering sabbaticals to their staff, studies suggest. We asked HR leaders how employers can successfully introduce sabbaticals.

Four-day week continued by most trial participants

The largest global trial of the four-day work week has been deemed a success, as 89% of participating companies have continued adopting the practice a year on, research has showed.

Work notifications ruining family time for younger workers

Increased work notifications are disrupting employees' time with loved ones, according to technology company RingCentral.

UK employees work 18 days of unpaid overtime a year

The average UK employee works 18 additional days (over 139 hours) a year of overtime for free, according to a study from HR software provider Ciphr.

Sunday scaries caused by blurred work/life boundaries

The effects of 'Sunday night blues' have intensified for media professionals due to an increase in remote working, according to a new study.

Businesses hail "transformative" four-day week pilot

All companies that participated in a four-day working week pilot across the US, Ireland and Australia are planning to stick with the reduced working week.

Legal pitfalls of the four-day working week

Employers considering a four-day working week should give careful thought as to how it is implemented in practice.

Zero-hours workers claim better work/life balance

Workers on zero-hours contracts think the benefits outweigh the negatives, despite calls for them to be banned by campaign groups.

Four-day week needs careful planning to succeed

Nine in 10 UK employees reportedly support a four-day week, yet experts warn that HR needs to take a measured approach to reap its benefits.