January 15, 2021
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January 14, 2021
Over two-thirds of British office workers currently suffer from imposter syndrome
by Jayne Smith • Flexible working, News, Working culture
Asana, the work management platform, has launched a new research study, which highlights the increased levels of imposter syndrome, anxiety and burnout now being felt by British office workers. At a time when many workers are now facing the reality of a new national lockdown, over two-thirds (69 percent) claim they are currently suffering from imposter syndrome, and nearly half (45 percent) say this has increased while operating in a remote working environment. More →
January 8, 2021
Volunteering boosts employees during lockdown, research claims
by Jayne Smith • News, Wellbeing, Workplace
As companies struggle to motivate teams working remotely, new research by the charity Education and Employers and the CIPD, claims that employers who support their staff with volunteering in schools and colleges has found employees to be more motivated, more productive and have a better sense of well-being. More →
December 18, 2020
Mental wellbeing needs of employees should be a greater priority for businesses
by Freddie Steele • News, Wellbeing
Data from thousands of employees across the country has been aggregated in a new report, detailing the mental wellbeing of the workforce over the course of the year. The research from 87 percent, a digital platform that provides mental health assessment and support to businesses and their employees, shows how the workforce has struggled with the mental pressures of Covid-19. Since March, circumstances at work and pressures in our personal lives have badly affected our mental wellbeing. More →
December 15, 2020
The majority of employees admit to boozing while working from home
by Jayne Smith • News, Wellbeing, Working lives
To say that 2020 has been a tough year is an understatement, and it appears that there has been an increase in the amount of alcohol being consumed whilst working from home since the pandemic began, according to Health and Safety software company Protecting.co.uk. More →
December 15, 2020
The FM industry is held back by short-term thinking, research claims
by Jayne Smith • Business, Facilities management, News, Working culture
Research published by VINCI Facilities claims that there is a lack of long-term strategic thinking amongst FM service providers and their customers that is limiting an opportunity to yield substantial business and social benefits. More →
December 10, 2020
Remote working blocks path to success for mid-size businesses
by Jayne Smith • Business, Flexible working, News
Productivity, morale and the ability to serve customers are being hamstrung by technology issues at European mid-size businesses, accordingly to research commissioned by Ricoh Europe. The research explores the remote working experience of 632 European office workers during the Coronavirus pandemic, at firms with between 250 and 999 employees. It claims that these companies are failing to adapt to the challenges of remote working, setting them up poorly for future success. More →
December 10, 2020
Almost half of employees would like less work stress in 2021
by Jayne Smith • News, Wellbeing, Working lives
Statistics released from payroll and HR company PayFit claim that almost nine in ten UK workers are unsatisfied with their jobs. With employees working longer hours, increased pressure and limited opportunities for pay increases in 2021, the research indicates that overall employee wellbeing remains an ongoing challenge for HR leaders – whilst wellbeing trends are evolving. More →
December 10, 2020
Tech industry employees three times more stressed working from home than others
by Jayne Smith • News, Technology, Wellbeing
Unify Square, the services provider for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Slack platforms, has released survey results around remote collaboration and communication among enterprises. The survey highlights key perspectives of enterprise employees on workplace collaboration and communication in the midst of the global pandemic. More →
December 8, 2020
Businesses risk losing top talent due to poor mental health support
by Jayne Smith • News, Wellbeing, Working lives
Almost half of UK businesses have seen an employee move on because their mental health wasn’t being looked after, with a quarter losing a key member of their workforce, according to new research from healthcare provider, Benenden Health. More →
December 4, 2020
Employee happiness and loyalty tested by furlough schemes
by Neil Franklin • Flexible working, News
A newly commissioned survey of 1,000 people conducted by Censuswide on behalf of KnowBe4, claims that almost a third of respondents (28 percent) feel less loyal to their employer post-furlough. Of these individuals, 70 percent conceded to either not feeling supported by their employer, receiving little to no information or guidance prior to returning to work and/or did not receive regular communications from them. In fact, the actions employers take, or lack thereof, to ease the transition from furlough appears to play a significant role in employee sentiments upon their return to work. More →
December 16, 2020
The weakness of purpose and the shift to problem-solving
by Steven van Belleghem • Business, Comment