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OpinionAllies Unite: The Critical Role of Allies in Promoting Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace
One of the most effective ways to promote inclusion and diversity is through allyship.
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News
AJ Products UK joins the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards as an Award Partner
We are thrilled to announce that AJ Products UK is joining the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards as an Award Partner!
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Opinion
Burnout: The Silent Killer of Productivity - Combating Burnout in the Workplace
Burnout is not simply feeling stressed or overwhelmed at work; it is a more complex phenomenon that is characterised by emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced professional efficacy.
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Recognising and Celebrating the Contributions of Employees on Employee Appreciation Day
On March 3rd, 2023, employers have the opportunity to celebrate their employees and thank them for their contributions.
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Opinion
From Misunderstanding to Respect: A Guide to Using Pronouns Correctly in the Workplace
As a business leader, it is essential to educate yourself and your employees on the importance of using pronouns correctly. This guide provides easy steps for promoting a workplace culture of understanding and respect.
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Opinion
The Benefits of a Diverse Workforce: Accommodating Neurodiverse Employees in the Workplace
Diversity in the workplace brings a range of perspectives, experiences, and skill sets to the table, leading to a more dynamic and innovative working environment. When it comes to accommodating neurodiverse employees, the benefits of a diverse workforce are multiplied even further.
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Opinion
Breaking the Stigma: How Employers Can Support Employees with Mental Illness
Mental illness, particularly in the workplace, is something that society continues to struggle with. Stigma exists largely because people don’t know what to say or do.
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Free workplace wellbeing support for SMEs from the British Safety Council
In the face of pressures following Covid and in light of a worsening economy, British Safety Council is offering any organisation employing up to 500 staff the chance to get free support to improve the wellbeing of their workplace.
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How to protect your female employees and colleagues after 5 pm this winter
As winter sets in and the nights draw in, the UK can see darkness from as early as 4 pm. For many women and female-identifying people, this unfortunately indicates the end of their day, as feelings of safety and security are put on hold until daylight appears the next day.
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Employers are rethinking their employees' benefits as the global recession looms
Russell Glass, CEO and founder of Headspace, recently spoke with LinkedIn News UK to explain how companies are now rethinking their employee benefits packages amid challenging economic conditions.
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Mental health is employers’ top L&D priority, but stagnant budgets cause challenges
Learning and development professionals believe mental health and wellbeing is the most important eLearning topic for the next 12 months, research from DeltaNet International has shown.
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Community News
The 2022 Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards shortlist revealed
Launched by the founders of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards and co-founded by Wellity Global, the Great British Workplace Wellbeing awards aim to shine a spotlight on those positively changing the lives of the Great British workforce. These awards have been launched to recognise and champion the incredible steps taken by many employers, service providers and individuals in response to our global wellbeing crisis.
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Are you too busy building the wrong thing - why having a culture that values rest can be a game changer
Kate Mulligan, Director and Co-founder of Rest Space, the business offering resting pods to workplaces tells us about the importance of rest during work time:
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Research reveals the pandemic has seen men find a better work-life balance
A study by global workplace leader Unispace has found that the pandemic and associated work-from-home guidance saw more men than women find a better balance between the office and home. This underscores the need for companies today to create spaces and flexible working approaches that drive equity across all genders.
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Hybrid working has tripled, but staff are still demanding more flexibility in the workplace
A study has revealed that despite the rise of hybrid working preferences, the office still has a valuable role to play, but flexibility around hours is crucial in the modern world of work. That’s according to The future of flexible working, published by a global leader in creating bespoke workplaces, Unispace.
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Are non-linear work days the key to productivity?
For as far back as ‘office life’ goes, the Monday-Friday, 9-5 routine has been in place. But is this routine still working?
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The importance of looking after your employees this winter
As the nights draw in, days get darker and the temperature gets colder, 1 in 20 people are suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and 35% of people notice negative changes in their mood throughout autumn and winter.
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How to plan expenses to avoid employee financial burden
Connor Campbell, the business finance expert at NerdWallet, has provided five tips to help business owners support their employees and operations when it comes to expenses.
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Is the workplace the best place to educate people on mental health and wellbeing?
It is widely believed that school is the primary educator when it comes to most topics and life skills, as we spend a huge amount of our time there, and essentially grow up learning what we are taught at school.
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Today’s office setup does not properly support the mental health and wellbeing of the modern workforce
Now more than ever the employee work structure is being analysed, as the covid pandemic caused many business models to change, and many are yet to go back to ‘normal’. As many businesses switched to fully remote teams, whilst others never left the office, and some have converted to a hybrid working model people are now questioning “what structure works best?”
