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How return to office will cost you more than 6,000 a year

Returning to on-site work could effectively reduce employee earnings, especially for those with family commitments.

Remote work is a game-changer for addressing burnout in workers

Burnout is a significant issue for Canadians, largely driven by organizational practices rather than individual failings.

Seven ways to be a successful remote-working manager

Remote work improves flexibility but may lead to increased stress and isolation; leaders must reduce psychological distance for effective team engagement.

Company Founder Calls Overtime 'Evil' And Urges Team Members To Only Work 7 Hours A Day

Overworking employees is harmful; leaders need to champion reasonable work hours for their teams.

7 Ways Managers Who Run A Fast-Paced Workplace Can Avoid Burnout

Burnout is a critical issue in fast-paced workplaces, necessitating proactive management strategies for prevention.

Four-day week medical trials just showed huge physical and mental health benefits - staff reported higher wellbeing, less burnout, and better sleep

The four-day work week significantly enhances workers' wellbeing and maintains or boosts productivity.

How return to office will cost you more than 6,000 a year

Returning to on-site work could effectively reduce employee earnings, especially for those with family commitments.

Remote work is a game-changer for addressing burnout in workers

Burnout is a significant issue for Canadians, largely driven by organizational practices rather than individual failings.

Seven ways to be a successful remote-working manager

Remote work improves flexibility but may lead to increased stress and isolation; leaders must reduce psychological distance for effective team engagement.

Company Founder Calls Overtime 'Evil' And Urges Team Members To Only Work 7 Hours A Day

Overworking employees is harmful; leaders need to champion reasonable work hours for their teams.

7 Ways Managers Who Run A Fast-Paced Workplace Can Avoid Burnout

Burnout is a critical issue in fast-paced workplaces, necessitating proactive management strategies for prevention.

Four-day week medical trials just showed huge physical and mental health benefits - staff reported higher wellbeing, less burnout, and better sleep

The four-day work week significantly enhances workers' wellbeing and maintains or boosts productivity.
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#workplace-stress

Stress, burnout, and IT - do they have to come as a trio?

Workplace stress in IT can lead to employee burnout, mistakes, and high turnover rates.

The Cost of Bragging About Stress

Stress bragging is a self-promotional behavior that highlights a person's workload while masking vulnerability, but it ultimately harms interpersonal relationships and workplace morale.

YesMadam Allegedly Fired Employees For Being Too Stressed, Their Email Goes Viral

Companies should carefully consider the impact of their marketing campaigns on employee well-being and public perception.
Insensitive PR campaigns can face significant backlash and affect a company's reputation.

Your salespeople are stressed. This simple fix can make all the difference

Despite businesses' efforts, workplace stress levels remain alarmingly high, impacting employee mental health across various industries.

How to avoid burnout in high achievers - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Burnout is a chronic state of exhaustion that affects 76% of employees, particularly high performers, demanding early recognition and intervention.

'Overwhelmed' office workers admit their lives revolve around tech devices

Many office workers feel overwhelmed by their reliance on multiple tech devices.
A significant portion of adults are seeking ways to reduce their tech dependency.

Stress, burnout, and IT - do they have to come as a trio?

Workplace stress in IT can lead to employee burnout, mistakes, and high turnover rates.

The Cost of Bragging About Stress

Stress bragging is a self-promotional behavior that highlights a person's workload while masking vulnerability, but it ultimately harms interpersonal relationships and workplace morale.

YesMadam Allegedly Fired Employees For Being Too Stressed, Their Email Goes Viral

Companies should carefully consider the impact of their marketing campaigns on employee well-being and public perception.
Insensitive PR campaigns can face significant backlash and affect a company's reputation.

Your salespeople are stressed. This simple fix can make all the difference

Despite businesses' efforts, workplace stress levels remain alarmingly high, impacting employee mental health across various industries.

How to avoid burnout in high achievers - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Burnout is a chronic state of exhaustion that affects 76% of employees, particularly high performers, demanding early recognition and intervention.

'Overwhelmed' office workers admit their lives revolve around tech devices

Many office workers feel overwhelmed by their reliance on multiple tech devices.
A significant portion of adults are seeking ways to reduce their tech dependency.
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#productivity

It's costing businesses $2 billion per day. This is how leaders can curb incivility in the workplace

Workplace incivility, driven by harmful words, significantly impacts employee wellbeing and productivity, necessitating urgent action from leaders.

Seattle's remote work dilemma

Lonely workers are less productive and more likely to quit their jobs, as shown by a recent study.

Hidden cost of UK workplace sickness soars to 100bn annually, report finds

Workplace sickness in the UK costs over £100 billion yearly due to presenteeism, harming productivity and employee wellbeing.

I Spoke to the Managers Behind the Hushed Hybrid Trend

Flexibility in work arrangements can enhance both productivity and employee wellbeing, challenging traditional views on RTO mandates.

Opinion: Why Luxon's office return order overlooks hybrid benefits

Hybrid work models can significantly improve employee wellbeing and productivity amidst changing work culture.
The COVID-19 pandemic has permanently transformed work expectations towards greater flexibility.

The office of the future: Work, play, and be more productive - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Companies are transforming office designs to enhance creativity, collaboration, and employee wellbeing in response to evolving workspaces.

It's costing businesses $2 billion per day. This is how leaders can curb incivility in the workplace

Workplace incivility, driven by harmful words, significantly impacts employee wellbeing and productivity, necessitating urgent action from leaders.

Seattle's remote work dilemma

Lonely workers are less productive and more likely to quit their jobs, as shown by a recent study.

Hidden cost of UK workplace sickness soars to 100bn annually, report finds

Workplace sickness in the UK costs over £100 billion yearly due to presenteeism, harming productivity and employee wellbeing.

I Spoke to the Managers Behind the Hushed Hybrid Trend

Flexibility in work arrangements can enhance both productivity and employee wellbeing, challenging traditional views on RTO mandates.

Opinion: Why Luxon's office return order overlooks hybrid benefits

Hybrid work models can significantly improve employee wellbeing and productivity amidst changing work culture.
The COVID-19 pandemic has permanently transformed work expectations towards greater flexibility.

The office of the future: Work, play, and be more productive - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Companies are transforming office designs to enhance creativity, collaboration, and employee wellbeing in response to evolving workspaces.
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Brits demand overtime pay and a right to disconnect in 2025 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A significant number of British workers want automatic overtime pay and legal protection from after-hours contact by employers.
#remote-work

Remote work satisfaction depends on choice and workplace dynamics, study finds | Fingerlakes1.com

Remote full-time employees experience higher job satisfaction due to autonomy, but this can decline as teams become more remote.

Work-From-Home Employee Says Her Company's Return-To-Office Mandate Is Costing Her $13K

Return-to-office mandates impose significant financial burdens on workers, complicating the narrative of preference for remote work versus in-person attendance.

7 Work-From-Home Office Essentials For 2025

The right environment and tools are crucial for productivity in remote work.

Amazon says workers must be in the office. The UK government disagrees. Who is right?

There is a tension between Amazon's push for full office returns and the UK government's advocacy for flexible working rights.

Former Amazon engineer says company's 5-day return to work causes employees to rethink jobs

Former Amazon engineer left due to anxiety over mandatory office return; opted for fully remote employment elsewhere.

What the future of work looks like in 2025, according to an ancient technology

Future work models in 2025 will likely prioritize flexibility, hybrid arrangements, and employee well-being.

Remote work satisfaction depends on choice and workplace dynamics, study finds | Fingerlakes1.com

Remote full-time employees experience higher job satisfaction due to autonomy, but this can decline as teams become more remote.

Work-From-Home Employee Says Her Company's Return-To-Office Mandate Is Costing Her $13K

Return-to-office mandates impose significant financial burdens on workers, complicating the narrative of preference for remote work versus in-person attendance.

7 Work-From-Home Office Essentials For 2025

The right environment and tools are crucial for productivity in remote work.

Amazon says workers must be in the office. The UK government disagrees. Who is right?

There is a tension between Amazon's push for full office returns and the UK government's advocacy for flexible working rights.

Former Amazon engineer says company's 5-day return to work causes employees to rethink jobs

Former Amazon engineer left due to anxiety over mandatory office return; opted for fully remote employment elsewhere.

What the future of work looks like in 2025, according to an ancient technology

Future work models in 2025 will likely prioritize flexibility, hybrid arrangements, and employee well-being.
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Health and safety incidents increase towards Christmas - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Businesses should enhance safety signage during the busy festive season to prevent workplace accidents and ensure staff safety.
#mental-health

One in five workers struggle with illegal substance use, finds new survey

40% of Irish employees struggle with addiction to substances or unhealthy relationships with behavioral issues.
Employers must address addiction seriously to support employee wellbeing and productivity.

How Employee wellbeing drives business success: A strategic approach - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Employee wellbeing is crucial for business success and involves adapting strategies to support physical and mental health.

Young workers twice as likely to take mental health leave as new UK research reveals scale of crisis

Employers must urgently address mental health challenges among young workers, as 30% of Generation Z has taken time off for mental health issues.

Tesserent Offers Mental Health Tips for Australian CISOs

Cyber professionals in APAC report significant burnout, impacting nearly 90% of employees due to stressors like lack of resources and alert fatigue.

One in five workers struggle with illegal substance use, finds new survey

40% of Irish employees struggle with addiction to substances or unhealthy relationships with behavioral issues.
Employers must address addiction seriously to support employee wellbeing and productivity.

How Employee wellbeing drives business success: A strategic approach - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Employee wellbeing is crucial for business success and involves adapting strategies to support physical and mental health.

Young workers twice as likely to take mental health leave as new UK research reveals scale of crisis

Employers must urgently address mental health challenges among young workers, as 30% of Generation Z has taken time off for mental health issues.

Tesserent Offers Mental Health Tips for Australian CISOs

Cyber professionals in APAC report significant burnout, impacting nearly 90% of employees due to stressors like lack of resources and alert fatigue.
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#leadership

Face facts: Fragility exists-even in your workplace

Workforce fragility is a significant issue, impacting organizations and individuals alike, exacerbated by recent global challenges.

Only One In Four Leaders Builds Psychologically Safe Teams: Learning And Training Can Close The Gap

Psychological safety in the workplace is crucial for enhancing team collaboration, innovation, and overall productivity.

How to Support an Employee in Distress

People who have not experienced work distress may be more effective in helping those who have.

Confronting Nonprofit Burnout: A Conversation with Beth Kanter - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Burnout is a systemic issue within organizations, particularly in the nonprofit sector.
Addressing burnout effectively requires a cultural shift and active leadership engagement.

Creating psychological safety in the workplace

Psychological safety is essential for open communication, innovation, and productivity in teams, fostering an environment where all voices can be heard.

I'm a boss pleaseban me from out-of-hours emails and calls, and save me from myself | Andre Spicer

Leaders should avoid out-of-hours communication for employee wellbeing and productivity.
Legislation like right-to-disconnect laws is being implemented worldwide to protect employees from excessive work-related communications outside working hours.

Face facts: Fragility exists-even in your workplace

Workforce fragility is a significant issue, impacting organizations and individuals alike, exacerbated by recent global challenges.

Only One In Four Leaders Builds Psychologically Safe Teams: Learning And Training Can Close The Gap

Psychological safety in the workplace is crucial for enhancing team collaboration, innovation, and overall productivity.

How to Support an Employee in Distress

People who have not experienced work distress may be more effective in helping those who have.

Confronting Nonprofit Burnout: A Conversation with Beth Kanter - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Burnout is a systemic issue within organizations, particularly in the nonprofit sector.
Addressing burnout effectively requires a cultural shift and active leadership engagement.

Creating psychological safety in the workplace

Psychological safety is essential for open communication, innovation, and productivity in teams, fostering an environment where all voices can be heard.

I'm a boss pleaseban me from out-of-hours emails and calls, and save me from myself | Andre Spicer

Leaders should avoid out-of-hours communication for employee wellbeing and productivity.
Legislation like right-to-disconnect laws is being implemented worldwide to protect employees from excessive work-related communications outside working hours.
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Is it last orders for the traditional office party?

Office Christmas parties are evolving, with a shift towards alcohol-free options driven by health consciousness among employees, especially Gen Z.

Walgreens Announced a Major Change to Its Store Hours - But There's a Catch

Most Walgreens stores will be closed on Thanksgiving 2024 to allow employees to spend time with family.
#work-culture

AI development works better for everyone when its workforce is well looked after

Work-life balance can enhance productivity and innovation rather than hinder it, contrary to some prevalent beliefs in the tech industry.

Back-to-office orders have become common. Enforcement not so much

Many employees struggle to adjust to return-to-office policies, revealing a broader conflict between management expectations and employee needs post-COVID.

German Tesla managers are visiting the homes of sick workers to 'appeal to the employees' work ethic,' factory boss says

Tesla's management is visiting sick workers to address absenteeism, which has sparked controversy and highlighted issues in the company's work culture.

Elon Musk tells X staff to write a one-page summary of their achievements to get stock options, report says

Musk's leadership at X pushes employees to justify their work for stock options, reinforcing a high-pressure work culture.

AI development works better for everyone when its workforce is well looked after

Work-life balance can enhance productivity and innovation rather than hinder it, contrary to some prevalent beliefs in the tech industry.

Back-to-office orders have become common. Enforcement not so much

Many employees struggle to adjust to return-to-office policies, revealing a broader conflict between management expectations and employee needs post-COVID.

German Tesla managers are visiting the homes of sick workers to 'appeal to the employees' work ethic,' factory boss says

Tesla's management is visiting sick workers to address absenteeism, which has sparked controversy and highlighted issues in the company's work culture.

Elon Musk tells X staff to write a one-page summary of their achievements to get stock options, report says

Musk's leadership at X pushes employees to justify their work for stock options, reinforcing a high-pressure work culture.
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#workplace-inclusion

Should you always bring your whole, authentic self to work?

The concept of being your 'authentic self' at work is undermined by prevalent issues of discrimination, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.

40% of LGBTQ+ workers are outed without their consent - how can employers offer support?

Despite perceived inclusivity, many LGBTQ+ workers face discrimination and safety concerns in the workplace, with alarming statistics on being outed and feeling unwelcome.

Should you always bring your whole, authentic self to work?

The concept of being your 'authentic self' at work is undermined by prevalent issues of discrimination, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.

40% of LGBTQ+ workers are outed without their consent - how can employers offer support?

Despite perceived inclusivity, many LGBTQ+ workers face discrimination and safety concerns in the workplace, with alarming statistics on being outed and feeling unwelcome.
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German workers on 4-day week slept better and got more exercise than 5-day peers

The four-day workweek trial in Germany shows promising benefits including increased revenues, decreased resignations, improved sleep and reduced stress levels.
#human-resources

What Is Human Resources? Definition and Key Responsibilities (2023) - Shopify

An effective HR department is crucial for employee satisfaction and organizational success.
HR roles include recruitment, policy enforcement, employee wellbeing, and management.

The Distracting Workplace Toll Of This Week's Election Anxiety

Worker anxiety due to the contentious election can disrupt workplace focus; managers must acknowledge feelings and foster open dialogue.

What Is Human Resources? Definition and Key Responsibilities (2023) - Shopify

An effective HR department is crucial for employee satisfaction and organizational success.
HR roles include recruitment, policy enforcement, employee wellbeing, and management.

The Distracting Workplace Toll Of This Week's Election Anxiety

Worker anxiety due to the contentious election can disrupt workplace focus; managers must acknowledge feelings and foster open dialogue.
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Concerns raised how CGT will negatively impact businesses and working people through either lower wages or inflation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Government maintains no tax on workers, prioritizing wellbeing in health policy despite deeper financial concerns for businesses.

How good leaders help managers connect employees to company culture

Managers are starting to reconnect with company culture after feelings of detachment, signaling a potential positive shift in workplace dynamics.

7 in 10 office workers say they have a 'work wife' or 'work husband'

Work friendships greatly enhance job satisfaction, but labeling these relationships as 'work marriage' can lead to complications and misunderstandings.

One in four workers are 'broke' before payday - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Financial hardships are widespread in the UK workforce due to the cost of living crisis, affecting a significant portion of employees.

To increase productivity, try tapping into employees' personal values

Reflecting on personal values can enhance work performance and resilience.
#burnout

Is Your Workplace Actually Toxic?

Post-pandemic work has improved flexibility, but longer hours and stress are significant issues affecting mental health.

Why The Work Hard/Play Hard Mantra Is Damaging Your Bottom Line

The 'work hard/play hard' culture is outdated and detrimental to employee wellbeing and company success.

Is Your Workplace Actually Toxic?

Post-pandemic work has improved flexibility, but longer hours and stress are significant issues affecting mental health.

Why The Work Hard/Play Hard Mantra Is Damaging Your Bottom Line

The 'work hard/play hard' culture is outdated and detrimental to employee wellbeing and company success.
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How to build resilience from within with resonant self-talk

The tech sector faces significant layoffs, causing widespread fear and mistrust among employees, making trust rebuilding essential for organizational health.

Should you contact an employee on sick leave?

Consistent employee contact, even well-meaning, can lead to claims of harassment if an employee requests minimal communication due to disability.

Bank of America is making it harder for junior bankers to lie about their work hours

Bank of America is introducing a new tool for junior investment bankers to log their hours daily, aiming to improve work-life balance.

Workplace wellness programs get a bad rap-but HR departments can't get enough of them for a reason

Businesses need to prioritize workforce wellness over technology-centric transformations.
Transforming organizations into wellness companies leads to better productivity, employee retention, and healthcare savings.

How to manage conflict on your team when you've been avoiding it forever

Companies can lose $359 billion annually due to conflicts that impede productivity, indicating the need for better conflict management strategies.

Empowering Women's Health in the Workplace: A Strategic Imperative for Small Businesses

Support for women's health in the workplace leads to benefits like increased productivity and employee engagement.

Automating Bare Metal to Improve Your Quality of Life

Managing large-scale server clusters can lead to high stress and affect personal relationships,

Can you really trust HR to solve a problem at work?

Lack of trust in HR departments negatively impacts employee relations and satisfaction.

Remote Work of The Future: 4 WFH Trends To Watch Out For

Hybrid working models combining in-office and remote work are becoming the norm.
Investment in better digital tools such as VR, AI, and improved communication tools for remote work.
Asynchronous work schedules and a focus on employee wellbeing are rising trends in the post-COVID work landscape.

Workplace AI, robots and trackers are bad for quality of life, study finds

Exposure to new workplace technologies like AI, trackers, and robots can negatively impact employees' wellbeing.
Use of established ICTs like laptops and tablets tends to have a positive effect on employees' quality of life.
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