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#risk-management

75% of organizations view social unrest as the greatest risk

Growing geopolitical tensions and social unrest are seen as major risks for organizations in 2025, impacting workforce resilience.
A significant majority of senior risk professionals report concern about burnout and stress influencing workforce dynamics.

The importance of travel insurance in business travels - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Travel insurance is essential for protecting businesses and employees from unforeseen challenges during business trips.

75% of organizations view social unrest as the greatest risk

Growing geopolitical tensions and social unrest are seen as major risks for organizations in 2025, impacting workforce resilience.
A significant majority of senior risk professionals report concern about burnout and stress influencing workforce dynamics.

The importance of travel insurance in business travels - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Travel insurance is essential for protecting businesses and employees from unforeseen challenges during business trips.
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#workplace-safety

Integrating Technology and Physical Security to Advance Duty of Care

Organizations must integrate physical security and advanced technology to ensure employee safety in evolving workplace environments.

10 Most Dangerous U.S. Careers Heading Into 2025, Study Reveals

Workplace safety has declined in 2024, increasing risks for employees, particularly in the most dangerous U.S. careers.

How To Maintain A Strong Workplace Safety Culture For Remote Workers

Maintaining a strong safety culture in remote work is crucial to prevent injuries and ensure employee well-being.

Integrating Technology and Physical Security to Advance Duty of Care

Organizations must integrate physical security and advanced technology to ensure employee safety in evolving workplace environments.

10 Most Dangerous U.S. Careers Heading Into 2025, Study Reveals

Workplace safety has declined in 2024, increasing risks for employees, particularly in the most dangerous U.S. careers.

How To Maintain A Strong Workplace Safety Culture For Remote Workers

Maintaining a strong safety culture in remote work is crucial to prevent injuries and ensure employee well-being.
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#productivity

Employee explains why compulsory custom at new workplace turned out to be the biggest green flag

Remote work's success hinges on a supportive environment; setting slack status to inactive can reduce stress and enhance productivity.

Council Post: How Loneliness And Remote Work Are Shaping The Employee Experience

Remote work has increased flexibility but also amplified feelings of loneliness among employees, particularly affecting productivity and engagement.

Hybrid And Remote Work Still On The Rise, Despite Misconceptions, Study Shows

The rise of hybrid and remote work continues despite Amazon's shift to a five-day office workweek.

Perfect Work-From-Home Structure: A Manager's Guide For 2025

Work-from-home structures must adapt to ensure productivity, engagement, and well-being by embracing technology and clear communication.

How to Recover from Burnout: Workplace Strategies and Tools

Burnout is officially recognized by WHO as a serious occupational issue that significantly affects productivity and personal health.

Is Amazon's Return-To-Office Policy A Step Forward Or A Setback?

Amazon's return-to-office mandate reignites debate over productivity in remote versus in-person work environments.

Employee explains why compulsory custom at new workplace turned out to be the biggest green flag

Remote work's success hinges on a supportive environment; setting slack status to inactive can reduce stress and enhance productivity.

Council Post: How Loneliness And Remote Work Are Shaping The Employee Experience

Remote work has increased flexibility but also amplified feelings of loneliness among employees, particularly affecting productivity and engagement.

Hybrid And Remote Work Still On The Rise, Despite Misconceptions, Study Shows

The rise of hybrid and remote work continues despite Amazon's shift to a five-day office workweek.

Perfect Work-From-Home Structure: A Manager's Guide For 2025

Work-from-home structures must adapt to ensure productivity, engagement, and well-being by embracing technology and clear communication.

How to Recover from Burnout: Workplace Strategies and Tools

Burnout is officially recognized by WHO as a serious occupational issue that significantly affects productivity and personal health.

Is Amazon's Return-To-Office Policy A Step Forward Or A Setback?

Amazon's return-to-office mandate reignites debate over productivity in remote versus in-person work environments.
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#mental-health

Study finds digital hyperconnectivity leads to employee 'techno-strain'

Constant connectivity in digital workplaces leads to mental and physical strain, affecting employee well-being.

What your 'stress personality' reveals about handling stress at work

Current workplace wellness initiatives often fail to address individual employee needs, contributing to ongoing stress despite the availability of resources.

Give yourself a break: You deserve it

Leaders should encourage themselves and their teams to disconnect and prioritize mental well-being during the holiday season.

Workplace Well-Being On Steady Decline As Employees Forced Back Into The Office, Study Shows

Employee morale is declining as forced office returns negatively impact well-being, particularly among Black and female workers.

The U.S. presidential election is upon us-here's how managers should lead their employees through the week

Managers can help alleviate workplace tension during the election by promoting neutrality and supporting employee mental health.

Amazon RTO may not be what the therapist ordered | Op-Ed

Amazon's mandate for in-office work can restrict employees' access to mental health care, impacting their well-being and treatment continuity.

Study finds digital hyperconnectivity leads to employee 'techno-strain'

Constant connectivity in digital workplaces leads to mental and physical strain, affecting employee well-being.

What your 'stress personality' reveals about handling stress at work

Current workplace wellness initiatives often fail to address individual employee needs, contributing to ongoing stress despite the availability of resources.

Give yourself a break: You deserve it

Leaders should encourage themselves and their teams to disconnect and prioritize mental well-being during the holiday season.

Workplace Well-Being On Steady Decline As Employees Forced Back Into The Office, Study Shows

Employee morale is declining as forced office returns negatively impact well-being, particularly among Black and female workers.

The U.S. presidential election is upon us-here's how managers should lead their employees through the week

Managers can help alleviate workplace tension during the election by promoting neutrality and supporting employee mental health.

Amazon RTO may not be what the therapist ordered | Op-Ed

Amazon's mandate for in-office work can restrict employees' access to mental health care, impacting their well-being and treatment continuity.
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Hyperconnected employees experiencing 'dark side' of digital work

Digital systems create 'techno-strain', impacting employee well-being due to constant connectivity and high demands.
#workplace-stress

The hidden costs and challenges of returning to the office

The return to office life brings significant challenges, notably stress from commuting and transitional adjustments after remote work.

Indian Startup YesMadam Looks to Bounce Back From the Layoff Email That Wasn't

YesMadam's controversial campaign using fake layoffs aimed to highlight workplace stress, but was misinterpreted, leading to backlash and need for clarification.

The hidden costs and challenges of returning to the office

The return to office life brings significant challenges, notably stress from commuting and transitional adjustments after remote work.

Indian Startup YesMadam Looks to Bounce Back From the Layoff Email That Wasn't

YesMadam's controversial campaign using fake layoffs aimed to highlight workplace stress, but was misinterpreted, leading to backlash and need for clarification.
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#burnout

Working women are struggling with well-being and they're scoring lower than men across every category

Gender disparities in workplace well-being reveal significant challenges for women compared to men, affecting their job satisfaction and overall health.

The death of a young EY employee is raising questions over India's 'always-on' work culture

India's work culture is characterized by long hours and high pressure, raising concerns regarding employee health and burnout.

Research-Backed Ways To Address Burnout, SoftBank's New U.S. Investment And More

Focusing on better work design factors can help reduce employee burnout.

Return-to-office mandates cost employees time, money, and morale | Fingerlakes1.com

Employees face increased financial strain and well-being challenges returning to the office, with an average monthly cost of $561. Employers need to offer support.

How to Lead in Times of Stress

Leadership is fundamentally about managing and inspiring others, especially in the face of new challenges post-COVID.

Working women are struggling with well-being and they're scoring lower than men across every category

Gender disparities in workplace well-being reveal significant challenges for women compared to men, affecting their job satisfaction and overall health.

The death of a young EY employee is raising questions over India's 'always-on' work culture

India's work culture is characterized by long hours and high pressure, raising concerns regarding employee health and burnout.

Research-Backed Ways To Address Burnout, SoftBank's New U.S. Investment And More

Focusing on better work design factors can help reduce employee burnout.

Return-to-office mandates cost employees time, money, and morale | Fingerlakes1.com

Employees face increased financial strain and well-being challenges returning to the office, with an average monthly cost of $561. Employers need to offer support.

How to Lead in Times of Stress

Leadership is fundamentally about managing and inspiring others, especially in the face of new challenges post-COVID.
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#office-design

Gustave Collection Office Spaces / Studio Vincent Eschalier

Gustave Collection creates luxurious office spaces designed for employee well-being and commitment, inspired by the atmosphere of high-end hotels.

Officetopia by Smarin Rethinks Workspaces for Modern Minds

Officetopia by Smarin transforms traditional office spaces into adaptive ecosystems fostering creativity, productivity, and well-being.

How Entrepreneurs Can Create a More Inclusive Office Space | Entrepreneur

Incorporating inclusivity in office design is crucial for fostering a welcoming environment for all employees.

Step Into Comfort: The Next Giant Leap for Office Ergonomics

Ergonomics enhances employee well-being and efficiency through creative solutions like hushFree booths, focusing on material, acoustic, and cerebral dimensions.

Gustave Collection Office Spaces / Studio Vincent Eschalier

Gustave Collection creates luxurious office spaces designed for employee well-being and commitment, inspired by the atmosphere of high-end hotels.

Officetopia by Smarin Rethinks Workspaces for Modern Minds

Officetopia by Smarin transforms traditional office spaces into adaptive ecosystems fostering creativity, productivity, and well-being.

How Entrepreneurs Can Create a More Inclusive Office Space | Entrepreneur

Incorporating inclusivity in office design is crucial for fostering a welcoming environment for all employees.

Step Into Comfort: The Next Giant Leap for Office Ergonomics

Ergonomics enhances employee well-being and efficiency through creative solutions like hushFree booths, focusing on material, acoustic, and cerebral dimensions.
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#workplace-culture

Your Employees Are Also Caregivers. Here's How to Support Them.

Recognizing and supporting employee caregiving responsibilities is essential for enhancing workplace culture and productivity.

From dad's mac and cheese recipe to a better business model

Creating a supportive workplace culture in the restaurant industry can lead to employee loyalty and business success.

Building Bonds and Boosting Collaboration

Hybrid work models improve employee well-being, collaboration, and workplace community, fostering better personal and professional relationships.

Disabled workers deal with unreported discrimination, denied accommodations, Deloitte survey finds

Disabled workers often face discrimination and microaggressions in workplaces not designed for their needs, impacting their overall well-being and performance.

Research: How Keeping Organizational Secrets Impacts Employees

Organizational secrecy can harm employee well-being but may also enhance status; managers must strategically manage its implications.

Council Post: Why Mandating A Return To The Office Is A Step Backward

Organizations must adapt to new workplace realities by embracing remote work, as employee needs and desires have significantly shifted.

Your Employees Are Also Caregivers. Here's How to Support Them.

Recognizing and supporting employee caregiving responsibilities is essential for enhancing workplace culture and productivity.

From dad's mac and cheese recipe to a better business model

Creating a supportive workplace culture in the restaurant industry can lead to employee loyalty and business success.

Building Bonds and Boosting Collaboration

Hybrid work models improve employee well-being, collaboration, and workplace community, fostering better personal and professional relationships.

Disabled workers deal with unreported discrimination, denied accommodations, Deloitte survey finds

Disabled workers often face discrimination and microaggressions in workplaces not designed for their needs, impacting their overall well-being and performance.

Research: How Keeping Organizational Secrets Impacts Employees

Organizational secrecy can harm employee well-being but may also enhance status; managers must strategically manage its implications.

Council Post: Why Mandating A Return To The Office Is A Step Backward

Organizations must adapt to new workplace realities by embracing remote work, as employee needs and desires have significantly shifted.
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#work-life-balance

Building Bonds and Boosting Collaboration

Hybrid work models improve work-life balance and foster collaboration.
In-person interactions are crucial for creativity and stronger team bonds.

Report looks at challenges many face juggling caregiving responsibilities - Harvard Gazette

Rigid hiring policies and work rules are detrimental to employees and overall productivity.
Flexibility in work scheduling is crucial for employee retention and satisfaction.

How managers can help stop grind culture

Grind culture leads to burnout and unhealthy work-life balance, which is unsustainable and unfair to employees.

New four-day working week trial kicks off for workers across UK

The four-day workweek pilot in the UK aims to enhance employee work-life balance without reducing pay.

Work-Life Balance Is Not Lip Service at Exverus Media

Exverus Media exemplifies a successful people-first agency model emphasizing work-life balance and flexibility.

The Best Companies for Work-Life Balance: Employee Reviews | Entrepreneur

LinkedIn ranked highest for work-life balance in 2023, according to a Hennessey Digital study.

Building Bonds and Boosting Collaboration

Hybrid work models improve work-life balance and foster collaboration.
In-person interactions are crucial for creativity and stronger team bonds.

Report looks at challenges many face juggling caregiving responsibilities - Harvard Gazette

Rigid hiring policies and work rules are detrimental to employees and overall productivity.
Flexibility in work scheduling is crucial for employee retention and satisfaction.

How managers can help stop grind culture

Grind culture leads to burnout and unhealthy work-life balance, which is unsustainable and unfair to employees.

New four-day working week trial kicks off for workers across UK

The four-day workweek pilot in the UK aims to enhance employee work-life balance without reducing pay.

Work-Life Balance Is Not Lip Service at Exverus Media

Exverus Media exemplifies a successful people-first agency model emphasizing work-life balance and flexibility.

The Best Companies for Work-Life Balance: Employee Reviews | Entrepreneur

LinkedIn ranked highest for work-life balance in 2023, according to a Hennessey Digital study.
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#workplace-design

The Role of Aesthetics in Modern Office Design: Insights from the XYZ Collection

The XYZ collection offers versatile, modular furniture that meets the needs of modern, flexible workspaces.

Job Vacancy: Founder's Associate (f/m/d) // Plantclub.io | Internships Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Incorporating plants into workplaces and homes enhances employee satisfaction and well-being, critical for modern work culture.

The Role of Aesthetics in Modern Office Design: Insights from the XYZ Collection

The XYZ collection offers versatile, modular furniture that meets the needs of modern, flexible workspaces.

Job Vacancy: Founder's Associate (f/m/d) // Plantclub.io | Internships Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Incorporating plants into workplaces and homes enhances employee satisfaction and well-being, critical for modern work culture.
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#remote-work

A 'manager crash' may be on the horizon, meQuilibrium says

Workforce trends by 2025 will prioritize change readiness, address manager well-being, and redefine remote work advantages considering the Gen Z work perspective.

Employees are spending the equivalent of a month's grocery bill on the return to the office-and growing more resentful than ever, new survey finds

Mandated returns to the office can significantly harm employee morale, decreasing trust, engagement, and productivity if not managed with empathy.

[Newsletter] What's Really Behind Big Tech's Return-to-office Mandates?

Working from home can enhance connections among coworkers through intentional communication and creative digital tools.

Council Post: The Remote Work Playbook: Creating Your Guide To Sustainable Growth

Remote work is now essential, requiring new strategies for effective management and employee support.

Mary McCarthy: Why I totally agree with Amazon chief Andy Jassy - working from home simply isn't working

Amazon's decision to require full-time office attendance may ultimately enhance coordination and company culture.

How To Take Stress-Free PTO When Your Boss And Coworkers Are Workaholics

Women often face vacation-guilt when taking PTO due to workaholic bosses and competitive workplace cultures.

A 'manager crash' may be on the horizon, meQuilibrium says

Workforce trends by 2025 will prioritize change readiness, address manager well-being, and redefine remote work advantages considering the Gen Z work perspective.

Employees are spending the equivalent of a month's grocery bill on the return to the office-and growing more resentful than ever, new survey finds

Mandated returns to the office can significantly harm employee morale, decreasing trust, engagement, and productivity if not managed with empathy.

[Newsletter] What's Really Behind Big Tech's Return-to-office Mandates?

Working from home can enhance connections among coworkers through intentional communication and creative digital tools.

Council Post: The Remote Work Playbook: Creating Your Guide To Sustainable Growth

Remote work is now essential, requiring new strategies for effective management and employee support.

Mary McCarthy: Why I totally agree with Amazon chief Andy Jassy - working from home simply isn't working

Amazon's decision to require full-time office attendance may ultimately enhance coordination and company culture.

How To Take Stress-Free PTO When Your Boss And Coworkers Are Workaholics

Women often face vacation-guilt when taking PTO due to workaholic bosses and competitive workplace cultures.
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Developing An Effective HR Strategy In 2025

An effective HR strategy aligns people strategy with business objectives, enhancing talent optimization and organizational performance.

London's nighttime workforce surges despite reports of nightlife slowdown - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London leads the UK in night-time workers despite challenges facing its nighttime economy. Employers must prioritize employee well-being to mitigate risks.

How to support your employees struggling with fuel poverty this winter - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

PayCaptain provides financial solutions for employees facing challenges due to fuel poverty and rising debt, emphasizing the need for support.

Volunteering may be one of the most powerful employee wellness perk: 'It's a big competitive advantage from a talent perspective'

Volunteering significantly enhances employee well-being and job satisfaction, outperforming traditional wellness perks like gym memberships or mental health subsidies.

AI can be used to create job promotion, not be a job replacement, says AWS vice president

AI is here to take over mundane tasks, allowing workers to focus on higher-value activities and enhance productivity.

Customer Service: How to Be Nice When They're Not

Empathy in service can protect providers' emotional health when dealing with angry customers.

In Mexico's tense job market, Minu's take on employee benefits includes financial wellness | TechCrunch

Employee well-being is crucial for attracting talent in Mexico's tight labor market, focusing on financial health as interconnected with overall wellness.

Leading The Workplace In A Second Trump Era

Leaders must guide teams with integrity and focus amidst a chaotic post-election atmosphere, addressing workforce stress and uncertainty.
#leadership

Why bad bosses think they are doing a great job

Bad bosses often lack self-awareness, making reform difficult and leading to silent employee suffering.
The Dunning-Kruger effect exemplifies why poorly performing leaders may overestimate their competence.

5 Strategies to Help You Manage Resentment for a Colleague

Addressing resentment in leadership is crucial for team and organizational well-being.
Implementing five strategies can help leaders effectively manage and resolve feelings of resentment.

Why bad bosses think they are doing a great job

Bad bosses often lack self-awareness, making reform difficult and leading to silent employee suffering.
The Dunning-Kruger effect exemplifies why poorly performing leaders may overestimate their competence.

5 Strategies to Help You Manage Resentment for a Colleague

Addressing resentment in leadership is crucial for team and organizational well-being.
Implementing five strategies can help leaders effectively manage and resolve feelings of resentment.
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Business leaders are facing employee mental health fallout after the election-Here are the main workplace strategies to support staffers

Many employees may be devastated by the election results, requiring workplace flexibility and support from leaders in managing their emotional well-being.

Zombies in the Workplace?

The pandemic has profoundly changed workplace dynamics, making employees reevaluate their happiness and value in their jobs.

A hybrid future: Organic Valley's DIY work approach

Organizations must adapt work models to enhance productivity and employee well-being, moving away from outdated mandates.

JPMorgan is boosting its junior-banker ranks

JPMorgan is significantly increasing its hiring of junior investment bankers, driven by rising deal fees and new limits to protect employee well-being.
#architecture

iran-based studio davood boroojeni office clads industrial architecture in raw iron sheets

The Shamim Polymer Factory design focuses on spatial efficiency, practicality, and worker well-being, involving employees in the creative process.

Terna Headquarters Renovation / eFM + IT'S Systems

The renovation at Terna's headquarters emphasizes sustainability and employee well-being through flexible and adaptable workspace designs.

iran-based studio davood boroojeni office clads industrial architecture in raw iron sheets

The Shamim Polymer Factory design focuses on spatial efficiency, practicality, and worker well-being, involving employees in the creative process.

Terna Headquarters Renovation / eFM + IT'S Systems

The renovation at Terna's headquarters emphasizes sustainability and employee well-being through flexible and adaptable workspace designs.
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'Health is what happens in between doctor visits,' says Arianna Huffington. Here's how AI can be transformative

AI has potential to transform everyday health management, not just diagnostics and drug development.
Prioritizing employee well-being enhances productivity, contradicting the notion that it is a 'soft' issue.

In the competitive world of pharma, companies need to focus on worker well-being to retain top talent, says Ferring's HR exec

Ferring Pharmaceuticals focuses on a family-centric culture and holistic worker well-being to enhance employee satisfaction and business success.
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As AI innovation takes hold, business leaders need to think cross-functionally and keep learning, says Maggie Hulce, Indeed's chief revenue officer

Emphasis on problem-solving skills and openness to change is vital as AI adoption rises in businesses.

Former DPP warns workplaces to install menopause-friendly policies or risk damaging business

Irish workplaces must improve support for senior female employees facing menopause.
Businesses risk losing valuable staff if they don't address menopause-related challenges.

Workers over 40 say they're being passed over for promotions and cut out of higher salaries

Ageism is prevalent in the workplace, with 90% of workers aged 40+ reporting discrimination, affecting their morale and career growth.

45% of workers say they don't want to go into the office because of political tensions

Political polarization is causing stress in the workplace, leading many employees to avoid the office during the election season.

The Impact of Incivility in the Workplace

Civility in the workplace is essential for employee well-being, respect, and overall morale.

This colorful factory looks so cool, you'll forget it's processing fish

Industrial architecture can be functional yet warm, balancing production needs with employee well-being and aesthetic design.

Expect a vastly different workplace in 5 years

Demographic shifts towards an older population necessitate changes in workplace policies, such as more flexible schedules and a focus on employee well-being.

4 habits of lifelong learners you can use

Lifelong learning is essential in rapidly evolving industries, helping employees adapt and remain relevant.
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