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#employee-well-being

'Jekyll and Hyde leadership' can hurt employees. Here's how to change it

Leadership significantly impacts employee well-being and performance, with erratic leadership styles causing more harm than consistent abuse.

Parenting

How to turn parental leave into a strategic advantage

Parental leave should be viewed strategically as a key driver for retention and organizational growth.

Navigating Change and Uncertainty in the Workplace

Organizations are facing unprecedented change and must be prepared and willing to adapt.

Leaders play a crucial role in guiding teams through complex changes with a supportive approach.

8 ways to create mentally healthy workplaces

Only 25% of U.S. employees feel their organization cares about their well-being, impacting overall productivity and morale.

Women

fromTODAY.com

He Was Clueless About Menopause. Then His Wife Went Through It, and It Changed Everything

Dan Simons advocates for open conversations about mental health and menopause, emphasizing the need for support in the workplace.

The 5 Leadership Strategies That Actually Prevent Employee Burnout | Entrepreneur

Employee burnout is a pressing issue driven by workplace culture, necessitating proactive leadership approaches for prevention.

Agile

'Jekyll and Hyde leadership' can hurt employees. Here's how to change it

Leadership significantly impacts employee well-being and performance, with erratic leadership styles causing more harm than consistent abuse.

Parenting

How to turn parental leave into a strategic advantage

Parental leave should be viewed strategically as a key driver for retention and organizational growth.

Navigating Change and Uncertainty in the Workplace

Organizations are facing unprecedented change and must be prepared and willing to adapt.

Leaders play a crucial role in guiding teams through complex changes with a supportive approach.

8 ways to create mentally healthy workplaces

Only 25% of U.S. employees feel their organization cares about their well-being, impacting overall productivity and morale.

Women

fromTODAY.com

He Was Clueless About Menopause. Then His Wife Went Through It, and It Changed Everything

Dan Simons advocates for open conversations about mental health and menopause, emphasizing the need for support in the workplace.

more#leadership

fromArs Technica

1 day ago

What's wrong with AAA games? The development of the next Battlefield has answers.

EA's upcoming Battlefield title has faced serious challenges including culture clashes, escalating budgets, and major disruptions, causing employee stress and fears of not meeting launch expectations.

Video games

2 days ago

The 9-5 schedule might be hurting your team's performance

Research has identified more than 80 genes that regulate circadian rhythms, highlighting the significant impact of chronotype on individual performance and productivity.

Mindfulness

fromDesign Milk

3 days ago

LEGO Group Opens Dynamic + Playful New Boston Hub

This new Hub is a home for our incredible U.S. team and a reflection of our values as a company.

Boston

Veteran suicide hotline employees permitted to work remotely after concerns that in-office requirement would hurt service

VA Department reversed its requirement for suicide hotline employees to return to the office, raising concerns about veteran support and employee stress.

fromThe Conversation

More than two-thirds of organisations have a formal work-from-home policy. Here's how the benefits stack up

The Coalition plans to mandate public servants back to the office 5 days a week, citing inefficiencies in current work-from-home arrangements.

fromoregonlive

Readers respond: Tax employers who force return to office

Businesses forcing a return to the office contribute to pollution and employee dissatisfaction.

Is the return to the office putting workers under unnecessary stress?

The return-to-office movement raises debates on productivity and employee well-being as companies seek to restore in-person collaboration.

fromAol

COVID 5 Years Later: Impact on the Workplace

The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed American workplaces, with a shift toward more flexible work options.

Debate exists about the permanence of remote work, with some leaders advocating a return to in-person collaboration.

Working from bed? Remote workers still face productivity challenges

Remote work proves beneficial for work-life balance and productivity, while return-to-office mandates spark employee dissatisfaction and turnover.

fromNextgov.com

Veteran suicide hotline employees permitted to work remotely after concerns that in-office requirement would hurt service

VA Department reversed its requirement for suicide hotline employees to return to the office, raising concerns about veteran support and employee stress.

fromThe Conversation

More than two-thirds of organisations have a formal work-from-home policy. Here's how the benefits stack up

The Coalition plans to mandate public servants back to the office 5 days a week, citing inefficiencies in current work-from-home arrangements.

fromoregonlive

Readers respond: Tax employers who force return to office

Businesses forcing a return to the office contribute to pollution and employee dissatisfaction.

Is the return to the office putting workers under unnecessary stress?

The return-to-office movement raises debates on productivity and employee well-being as companies seek to restore in-person collaboration.

fromAol

COVID 5 Years Later: Impact on the Workplace

The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed American workplaces, with a shift toward more flexible work options.

Debate exists about the permanence of remote work, with some leaders advocating a return to in-person collaboration.

Working from bed? Remote workers still face productivity challenges

Remote work proves beneficial for work-life balance and productivity, while return-to-office mandates spark employee dissatisfaction and turnover.

more#remote-work

#work-life-balance

fromConde Nast Traveler

10 Countries Experimenting With a 4-Day Work Week

Countries globally are increasingly adopting the 4-day work week to improve work-life balance and employee well-being.

Why work is making us miserable-and what needs to change

People are re-evaluating their work-life balance, leading to quiet quitting and the great resignation.

This PTO expert wants you to think more creatively about your vacation time

Taking time off work creatively can prevent burnout and promote personal engagement.

Utilizing vacation days for personal priorities enhances relationships and fulfillment.

fromTearsheet

Banks tackle the growing issue of investment banking burnout - But is it actually working? - Tearsheet

The finance industry is beginning to recognize the need for better employee well-being amid intense workloads and scrutiny.

Wellness

What workers have access to quality-of-life benefits?

London startup

Deloitte Expands Well-Being Program to Include Legos | Entrepreneur

fromConde Nast Traveler

10 Countries Experimenting With a 4-Day Work Week

Countries globally are increasingly adopting the 4-day work week to improve work-life balance and employee well-being.

Why work is making us miserable-and what needs to change

People are re-evaluating their work-life balance, leading to quiet quitting and the great resignation.

This PTO expert wants you to think more creatively about your vacation time

Taking time off work creatively can prevent burnout and promote personal engagement.

Utilizing vacation days for personal priorities enhances relationships and fulfillment.

fromTearsheet

Banks tackle the growing issue of investment banking burnout - But is it actually working? - Tearsheet

The finance industry is beginning to recognize the need for better employee well-being amid intense workloads and scrutiny.

Wellness

What workers have access to quality-of-life benefits?

London startup

Deloitte Expands Well-Being Program to Include Legos | Entrepreneur

more#work-life-balance

fromBusline News

1 week ago

Master's Transportation Looking To Fill A Variety Of Positions In Kansas City, MO - Busline News

Master's Transportation is actively hiring for a variety of manufacturing and automotive service roles, including Mechanical Engineers, Automotive Manufacturing Technicians, Quality Control Technicians, Production Supervisors, Automotive Technicians, Transportation Coordinators and Maintenance and Grounds Technicians.

Marketing tech

How To Make RTO Easier For Everyone: 20 Leadership Tips

Balancing logistics and employee well-being is essential as organizations mandate returns to the office.

Why business leaders need to tackle loneliness at work

Employee loneliness profoundly impacts their professional performance and overall business productivity, making it a critical issue for organizations.

Leveling Up Joy in the Workplace

A 'joy budget' fosters creativity and personal growth while building team spirit.

Emotional check-ins empower staff to maintain positivity through challenges.

Informal skill-sharing sparks curiosity and strengthens team connections.

Recognizing contributions and creating joyful spaces enhance workplace culture.

Sergey Brin tells Googlers about 60 hours a week is the 'sweet spot' for productivity, but they might be better at 40

Sergey Brin suggests 60-hour workweeks for AI employees, but experts warn it may reduce productivity.

fromSlate Magazine

OMG science

My Office Is Apparently a Dog Sanctuary. I Can't Take It Anymore.

fromBored Panda

Startup companies

47 Work Perks That Show Companies Care About Their Employees

fromForbes

How To Make RTO Easier For Everyone: 20 Leadership Tips

Balancing logistics and employee well-being is essential as organizations mandate returns to the office.

Why business leaders need to tackle loneliness at work

Employee loneliness profoundly impacts their professional performance and overall business productivity, making it a critical issue for organizations.

Leveling Up Joy in the Workplace

A 'joy budget' fosters creativity and personal growth while building team spirit.

Emotional check-ins empower staff to maintain positivity through challenges.

Informal skill-sharing sparks curiosity and strengthens team connections.

Recognizing contributions and creating joyful spaces enhance workplace culture.

Sergey Brin tells Googlers about 60 hours a week is the 'sweet spot' for productivity, but they might be better at 40

Sergey Brin suggests 60-hour workweeks for AI employees, but experts warn it may reduce productivity.

fromSlate Magazine

OMG science

My Office Is Apparently a Dog Sanctuary. I Can't Take It Anymore.

fromBored Panda

Startup companies

47 Work Perks That Show Companies Care About Their Employees

more#workplace-culture

89% of corporate workers are facing mental health challenges

Employers must enhance mental health support to meet employee needs and attract talent.

fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com

Workplace Wellness Strategies: Enhancing Employee Well-Being for Higher Productivity

Employee well-being is vital for productivity and engagement, driving a comprehensive approach to workplace wellness.

Companies are embracing flexible work policies and supportive cultures to enhance employee health.

LA food

fromEater LA

Veteran LA Chef Govind Armstong Finds Mental Wellbeing in Family and Community

The restaurant industry significantly impacts workers' mental health, leading to high turnover and a workforce in crisis.

fromwww.npr.org

Mental health issues ripple through the federal workforce with firings

Federal firings are severely affecting workers' mental health, creating a climate of fear and instability.

Workplaces require psychological safety for efficiency, which is being undermined by recent firings.

Building Sustainable Workloads

Sustainable workloads are vital for productivity and preventing burnout.

Recovery efforts boost resilience and performance.

Six avenues for recovery support mental health.

fromBustle

I'm Stressed 24/7. Should I Quit My Job?

Consider your overall well-being and the potential benefits of staying in a stressful job before deciding to quit.

89% of corporate workers are facing mental health challenges

Employers must enhance mental health support to meet employee needs and attract talent.

fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com

Workplace Wellness Strategies: Enhancing Employee Well-Being for Higher Productivity

Employee well-being is vital for productivity and engagement, driving a comprehensive approach to workplace wellness.

Companies are embracing flexible work policies and supportive cultures to enhance employee health.

LA food

fromEater LA

Veteran LA Chef Govind Armstong Finds Mental Wellbeing in Family and Community

The restaurant industry significantly impacts workers' mental health, leading to high turnover and a workforce in crisis.

fromwww.npr.org

Mental health issues ripple through the federal workforce with firings

Federal firings are severely affecting workers' mental health, creating a climate of fear and instability.

Workplaces require psychological safety for efficiency, which is being undermined by recent firings.

Building Sustainable Workloads

Sustainable workloads are vital for productivity and preventing burnout.

Recovery efforts boost resilience and performance.

Six avenues for recovery support mental health.

fromBustle

I'm Stressed 24/7. Should I Quit My Job?

Consider your overall well-being and the potential benefits of staying in a stressful job before deciding to quit.

Burnout Costs Employers Up to $5 Million Per Year: Study | Entrepreneur

Employee burnout significantly impacts productivity, costing companies thousands per worker annually.

fromHarvard Business Review

Feeling Stressed About Everything? Go to Work

Engaging at work can be a healthy outlet for stress relief.

Workplace connections boost mood and provide emotional stability during stressful times.

4 weeks ago

Wellness

Employee Stress Is a Business Risk-Not an HR Problem

London startup

Deloitte's US employees can now buy $1,000 of Lego on the company's dime to boost their well-being

Burnout Costs Employers Up to $5 Million Per Year: Study | Entrepreneur

Employee burnout significantly impacts productivity, costing companies thousands per worker annually.

Feeling Stressed About Everything? Go to Work

Engaging at work can be a healthy outlet for stress relief.

Workplace connections boost mood and provide emotional stability during stressful times.

fromHarvard Business Review

4 weeks ago

Employee Stress Is a Business Risk-Not an HR Problem

Workplace stress should be viewed as a systemic business risk rather than just an individual concern managed by HR.

London startup

Deloitte's US employees can now buy $1,000 of Lego on the company's dime to boost their well-being

Deloitte enhances employee well-being by offering a $1,000 subsidy that now includes Legos, fostering stress relief through creative outlets.

more#workplace-stress

#innovation

European startups

Utrecht's Achmea backs Amsterdam-based The Micro Habit Company to transform workplace well-being - Silicon Canals

Remote teams

Is Your Network Boosting or Busting Your Creativity?

European startups

Utrecht's Achmea backs Amsterdam-based The Micro Habit Company to transform workplace well-being - Silicon Canals

Remote teams

Is Your Network Boosting or Busting Your Creativity?

more#innovation

Amsterdam's &niped gets acquired by Robidus

Sven Kelder, CEO of Robidus, states, 'Caring for staff and preventing absenteeism is high on our clients' agenda. We are proud of the acquisition of this knowledge institute.'

NYC startup

Media industry

fromForbes

Brand Strategy: What It Is And Why It's The Pulse Of Great Businesses

Effective brand strategy shapes both external perceptions and internal organizational culture, fostering unity and clarity.

#productivity

London

The impact of office space planning on business operations - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Graphic design

Essential office design planning tips - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London

The impact of office space planning on business operations - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Graphic design

Essential office design planning tips - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

more#productivity

Amsterdam's female-led startup Pro Parents bags 1M

Pro Parents aims to enhance workplace support for parents through innovative HR technology, addressing gaps experienced during parenthood to improve employee health and retention.

European startups

#collaboration

US politics

Political Talk at Work: A Double-Edged Sword

Food & drink

An Idaho restaurant put employee well-being first - and it paid off

US politics

Political Talk at Work: A Double-Edged Sword

Food & drink

An Idaho restaurant put employee well-being first - and it paid off

Council Post: Returning To The Office? 17 Ways To Maintain Diversity And Inclusion

Businesses are transitioning back to in-office work despite the benefits of flexible arrangements, raising concerns about inclusivity for vulnerable employee groups.

fromWIRED

Remote teams

'Wi-Fi Keeps Going Down': Donald Trump's Return to Office Mandate Is Going Terribly

fromForbes

Council Post: Returning To The Office? 17 Ways To Maintain Diversity And Inclusion

Businesses are transitioning back to in-office work despite the benefits of flexible arrangements, raising concerns about inclusivity for vulnerable employee groups.

fromWIRED

Remote teams

'Wi-Fi Keeps Going Down': Donald Trump's Return to Office Mandate Is Going Terribly

more#return-to-office

#mental-health-awareness

fromeLearning Industry

Mental health

Battling Burnout: 7 Ways To Tackle A Heavy Workload

Mental health

Recognising and Supporting Alcohol Dependence in the Workplace

fromeLearning Industry

Mental health

Battling Burnout: 7 Ways To Tackle A Heavy Workload

more#mental-health-awareness

Mental health

Recognising and Supporting Alcohol Dependence in the Workplace

Tech industry

Online Community Development

Report: Blue-collar workers feel less satisfied and less respected in their jobs

Worker happiness is declining, particularly among blue-collar workers, with significant dissatisfaction in pay and perceptions of their jobs as mere temporary positions.

fromFacility Executive

How Office Design Can Address The Loneliness Epidemic

Workplaces should foster community to combat loneliness and enhance employee interactions.

The Rise of Job Insecurity: Handling Layoff Fears

Fear of layoffs induces chronic stress responses similar to pre-traumatic stress disorder, impacting employee focus and morale.

Business intelligence

Bank of America Enforces Junior Banker 80-Hour Max Workweek | Entrepreneur

Bank of America is revising working hours for junior bankers to enforce an 80-hour workweek limit.

It's time to check on your middle managers

Middle managers are under significant stress, risking turnover rates as Gen Z shows reluctance to enter management roles.

Startup companies

Gen Z loves to job-hop - 3 tips on how to do it successfully

It's time to check on your middle managers

Middle managers are under significant stress, risking turnover rates as Gen Z shows reluctance to enter management roles.

Startup companies

Gen Z loves to job-hop - 3 tips on how to do it successfully

more#gen-z

Fashion & style

fromwww.theguardian.com

Uggs with shorts? Why not! Dressing for fake spring in the middle of winter

The arrival of warm weather transformed behavior, leading people to dress eccentrically, enjoy the outdoors, and feel more positive.

Startup companies