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Over the past decade or so, a robust workplace mental health policy has shifted decidedly from a nice to have, to a must have for all businesses. This is not purely a product of the social values of the day dictating the way we work, but a sign that increased understanding of mental health has made this a simple business decision. We now know that the lack of an effective mental health provision costs businesses billions. Sarah Carter, Head of Account Management at Onebright, discusses the cost of getting workplace mental health wrong.
According to recent research by Towergate Health & Protection, 58% of employers lack a clear understanding of their employees’ health and wellbeing needs.
A significant 76% of UK professionals believe the traditional 40-hour workweek is no longer fit for purpose. According to fresh research by talent solutions company Robert Walters, half of those surveyed (51%) suggest that a four-day workweek, or greater overall flexibility (38%), could better align with contemporary needs, potentially boosting productivity and engagement.
Work-from-home policies have reshaped business structures, provided flexibility and transformed a new generation of employee’s working lives. The home-office environment has become a permanent fixture for companies, resulting in more dynamic work environments that are less dependent on specific locations.
Employers are increasingly navigating a complex landscape of employee support needs, according to recent findings from Towergate Health & Protection. Traditional health and wellbeing concerns are still significant, but employers are now facing rising demand in more diverse areas such as caring responsibilities, where 29% foresee an increase, as well as fertility, neurodiversity, addiction, and gender identity, with over 20% expecting a greater need for support in these areas.
Gen Z workers are struggling to find their footing in the workplace, while their Boomer colleagues seem to be thriving, according to a new report from Employment Hero, a global employment technology platform. The “Wellbeing at Work” study, which surveyed over 1,000 full-time employees across the UK, highlights the challenges younger workers face in adapting to their work environment.
Senior executives and HR leaders are grappling with declining trust in their leadership as employees grow increasingly sceptical about their company’s direction, leading to polarised views on workplace experiences.
A recent survey by monday.com, the multi-product platform that manages core work functions, revealed that the excitement surrounding the Olympics has significantly boosted workplace productivity in the UK. The poll of 2,000 UK workers showed that nearly two thirds (61%) felt inspired by the games to deliver more creative and innovative work.
Innovative tech companies like Google revolutionised the workplace with office amenities such as pool tables, bean bag chairs, and entertainment areas, which have gradually become a mainstay in workplaces around the world.
Traditionally, HR and Finance departments have felt that their objectives are at odds: one focused on employee wellbeing and the other on cost savings. However, beyond the bottom line lies a profound truth: employee wellness is the bedrock of sustained business success.
Towergate Health & Protection has emphasised the need for employers to actively address the issue of loneliness, which affects 20% of employees worldwide, according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report. This report highlights that one in five workers experience daily loneliness, calling for robust health and wellbeing support from employers.
HR leaders and wellbeing professionals should implement practical strategies to combat summer burnout and alleviate anxieties about taking paid time off (PTO) throughout the year. This guidance comes from Sonder, an early intervention platform focused on employee health, safety, and wellbeing, which aims to shift companies from a reactive to a proactive and preventative approach in supporting their staff.
Gender diversity within teams is crucial for every company, but with recent data showing that tech startups, in particular, have a poor track record of attracting and retaining female talent, what more can be done to support and retain female engineers?
The flexible working landscape continues to evolve and shift here in the UK. With that comes fresh opportunities, but also challenges for startups and SMEs, says Firmin Zocchetto, CEO at PayFit.
New research has uncovered that more than one-third of younger workers believe they have encountered discrimination during the hiring process.
A study by Towergate Health & Protection revealed that 57% of employers identified mental health as their top concern for employees in the era of hybrid working.
A recent survey by GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector, revealed that 81% of employers assess how much employees value their benefits. Despite this, there is a stark disparity in perceptions: two-thirds (66%) of employers believe their staff highly appreciate these benefits, whereas only 21% of employees share this sentiment.
As companies worldwide adapt to the demands of remote work and evolving business landscapes, Lydia Kothmeier, VP of Operations at Storyblok, offers a unique perspective on achieving operational excellence.
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