August 7, 2023
Via: Personnel TodayThe company worked with Monash Business School on a three-year research project which found that in 2020, just as the pandemic began, 45% of HR workers felt equipped to manage their own work and life demands. This figure dropped in […]
July 24, 2023
Via: Personnel TodayMore than half of workers (55%) reported that work had become more intense and demanding, according to survey for the union body. The poll of 2,198 workers also found three in five (61%) say they feel exhausted at the end […]
June 27, 2023
Via: HR HeroSometimes the causes of stress and burnout are obvious. A looming deadline, a sick child, or financial insecurity can all add to a person’s mental health burden. But there are other elements of our daily lives that affect mental well-being […]
June 1, 2023
Via: HR HeroMental health has become one of the most pressing issues for HR leaders in recent years—and for good reason. The statistics surrounding mental illness in the workplace are staggering. Every year, around 35 million workdays are lost due to mental […]
May 26, 2023
Via: HR HeroIn today’s work environment, U.S. employees are experiencing increasing levels of stress and burnout due to longer workweeks, the labor shortage, the return of time-consuming commutes, increased responsibilities post-COVID and other similar issues that can impact mental and physical health. […]
May 24, 2023
Via: HR HeroEnvironmental, social and governance (ESG) has become a cornerstone of corporate attitudes. Throughout the last decade, companies have ramped up their sustainability initiatives and concentrated on creating diverse and equitable teams. However, employee well-being tends to get overlooked. Following nearly […]
May 18, 2023
Via: SHRMAmidst record-breaking job turnover, leaders have been feeling pressure to pay attention to the well-being of their workforce. These days, many professionals—one Deloitte study puts the number at 77%—have experienced burnout at their current job. When an employee comes to […]
April 27, 2023
Via: HR HeroAs the global pandemic (arguably) comes to a close, most teams have been left with heightened mental health issues. Anxiety is at an all time high, more than 75% of the workforce reports experiencing burnout in their current job, and […]
April 26, 2023
Via: Personnel TodayEmployee wellbeing has been high on the agenda since the Covid-19 pandemic, and now through the cost-of-living crisis. But are those at the top, who shoulder a significant burden of stress, are being forgotten? Hilary Rowland looks the issues affecting […]
April 20, 2023
Via: HR HeroIn today’s workplace, work-life balance, flexibility, psychological safety, and advocacy for mental health and well-being are all signs of a positive culture. With employee burnout at a record high, organizations are looking for new ways to keep their employees productive, […]
April 14, 2023
Via: SHRMJessica Dueñas was determined to keep her secret. In 2019, Dueñas was a special education teacher at a middle school in Louisville, Ky., who had just been named the Kentucky Teacher of the Year. She was well-respected by her colleagues […]
April 13, 2023
Via: SHRMOf the employee benefits that have grown in importance—and investment—over the past several years, perhaps none has become more vital than employee well-being. The COVID-19 pandemic—which has resulted in declines in practically all aspects of well-being, from physical and mental […]
April 10, 2023
Via: SHRMLosing a loved one is one of the most challenging times for employees, and employers often show support by providing time off and resources to help them deal with their grief. Due to changes in the law and a shift […]
April 5, 2023
Via: HR HeroYou’ve probably heard the phrase “I’m taking a mental health day” and assumed it was employee slang for just needing to get away. While that is essentially what it means, it’s also a very legitimate use of paid time off […]
March 30, 2023
Via: SHRMBe like a goldfish, and you’ll be happy, according to Ted Lasso, the professional soccer coach in Apple TV+’s feel-good comedy. Why? Because goldfish have 10-second memories and never dwell on past mistakes and failures, Ted tells his team, AFC […]
March 30, 2023
Via: HRD AmericaIf the pandemic taught us anything, it’s the overall importance of employee wellbeing – specifically how it ties into every other aspect of your organizational success. The stress and uncertainty of the recent years have taken their toll on employee […]
March 30, 2023
Via: Personnel TodayThe last few years have been a challenge for all of us. With March marking three years since the first lockdown, and inflation and stagnating wages still driving a cost-of-living crisis, a focus on employees’ mental health and wellbeing is […]
March 28, 2023
Via: HR HeroWhile there are differing opinions on the pros and cons of remote and hybrid work, one thing is certain, it is here to stay. According to a recent Gallup Report only 20% of remote-capable employees are working completely on-site. Remote […]
March 20, 2023
Via: HR HeroIt can be hard for managers when employees take vacations. Vacancies, even brief ones, impact productivity and require others in many cases to pick up the slack. Time off, though, is critical for employees and can have a positive impact […]
March 7, 2023
Via: SHRMWhile mental and emotional well-being has come further out of the shadows during the last few years, it still has an outsized impact on people at home and work. According to findings from the 2022 Alight International Workforce and Well-Being […]