March 14, 2024
Via: HR HeroFrontline workers, the backbone of essential services, face a mental health paradox that’s both concerning and under-addressed. A recent study by meQuilibrium (meQ) on over 1,183 U.S.-based workers, including both frontline and non-frontline employees, sheds light on this critical issue. […]
March 7, 2024
Via: HR HeroWellbeing is having a moment. Mental health, resilience, and burnout alleviation are among today’s top healthcare HR focuses, according to sweeping research that professional services firm AON released in December, which pulses benefits trends across 160 U.S. health systems and […]
February 28, 2024
Via: HR HeroBurnout is an increasingly prevalent issue in today’s fast-paced business world, affecting employee well-being and productivity. Recognizing this challenge, Apple, a well-established leader in innovation, has implemented a surprisingly simple yet effective strategy to combat employee burnout. Understanding Burnout and […]
February 13, 2024
Via: HR DiveJim and Pam. David and Patrick. Ben and Leslie. Workplace romances work on the TV screen, but do they hold up in real life? Among employees who have returned to the office, 29% of the 1,448 surveyed by ResumeBuilder.com this […]
January 30, 2024
Via: HR Hero“Eat less and exercise more.” “Change your behavior and you’ll lose weight.” “It’s all in your head.” “It’s your lack of willpower.” “You’re selfish and lazy.” This is what people with obesity often hear from the media, friends, family and […]
January 24, 2024
Via: Personnel TodayThe flexible workspace provider analysed figures from the Office for National Statistics on office location and home working, predicting that 1.6 million people could be at risk from loneliness by 2025. Self-employed workers unsurprisingly make up the bulk of those […]
January 23, 2024
Via: Personnel Todayhe poll of more than 2,000 people for the charity Mental Health UK found one in five workers needed to take time off work because of poor mental ill health caused by pressure or stress in the past year. The […]
January 22, 2024
Via: Personnel TodayA study funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has found that vaccination against Covid-19 consistently reduced the risk of lingering long-term symptoms. Researchers from the University of Oxford and Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and […]
January 19, 2024
Via: Personnel TodayLaunched in November, the government’s WorkWell rehabilitation and return-to-work pilots are designed to foster a healthier and more supportive work environment. At its heart, the WorkWell scheme aims seamlessly to integrate local employment and health support for individuals with disabilities […]
January 2, 2024
Via: HR DiveAbout 65% of employees said they suffered from burnout last year, according to a Dec. 18 report from isolved, a human resource management system. Employee burnout has decreased somewhat compared to 2022, according to the report, but it’s still heavily […]
December 26, 2023
Via: HR HeroThe holidays are a time for joy, celebration, parties and potlucks in the office. But for some employees, this time can also be accompanied by stress and anxiety due to end-of-year reports, annual reviews and general burnout. Employers – especially […]
December 18, 2023
Via: HR HeroAs we marked World Mental Health Day in early October, it’s essential to shine a light on the role that employee well-being plays in creating a healthier, happier, and more productive workplace. As the war for talent rages on, it’s […]
December 6, 2023
Via: Personnel TodayHalf of all UK adults have experienced imposter syndrome at work, and employers aren’t doing enough to tackle the issue. Imposter syndrome needs to be brought into the spotlight in workplace conversations, says Jill Whittaker, Managing Director of The Executive […]
October 30, 2023
Via: SHRMLast year, nearly all HR professionals (94 percent) believed organizations could improve workplace mental health through the provision of benefits, according to SHRM’s Mental Health in America: A 2022 Workplace Report. But today, workers and experts are saying benefits and […]
September 29, 2023
Via: Personnel TodayThat is the conclusion of a report from the Centre for Mental Health, representing more than 30 charities, which has argued for a 10-year cross-governmental strategy to prevent mental ill health, including more focused investment in better mental health services. […]
September 26, 2023
Via: HR HeroThe ability to work remotely has been a big boon for both employees and organizations. COVID-19 accelerated experiences in working virtually for a significant portion of the workforce. But, while the digital age has powered the ability to work remotely, […]
September 15, 2023
Via: SparkJob insecurity can affect your employees’ engagement levels, job satisfaction and even their performance. As the ADP Research Institute (ADPRI) People at Work 2023 report indicates, employees continue to rank job security second as an important job quality, with 43 […]
September 14, 2023
Via: SHRMResearch shows that loneliness is a growing problem for working Americans, and the seismic shift toward working from home may be making the problem worse. The solution for many of these employees is not a return to the office—they tend […]
September 13, 2023
Via: HRD AmericaWorkplace toxicity was in the spotlight once again after allegations arose against talk show host Jimmy Fallon. A Rolling Stone investigation reported that two current and 14 former employees of NBC’s The Tonight Show spoke out about toxic workplace culture. […]
September 5, 2023
Via: HRD AmericaIn a recent case, an ex-employee sued her former employer under the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act. She alleged unauthorized use of her medical information and discrimination due to her refusal to authorize release of such information. The plaintiff in […]