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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed lives, and work, in ways most of us could never have predicted at the beginning of 2020: lockdowns, masks, social distancing, designated essential workers, online learning, remote working and Zoom–lots of Zoom. “Before March, we were like many companies where employees came into the office every day,” said Sam Bath,…
How has COVID-19 changed what employees look for in work models? (more…)
How have professionals reacted to these plans to increase mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations? (more…)
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many companies to switch to remote or hybrid work arrangements. And according to a recent survey, most people do not believe workers will return to the office full-time after the pandemic. This means that many companies are having to adapt their policies and procedures to adapt to remote or hybrid…
Data indicates that absences linked to mental health issues are on the rise. (more…)
How can employers support employee wellbeing to alleviate stress and anxiety? (more…)
Initiatives created by employers to help reduce stress and improve workers’ mental health are failing, according to new research. William Fleming, of the University of Cambridge, told a British Sociological Association conference that measures introduced by bosses are not working in combating long-standing problems of wellbeing in the workplace. Mr Fleming analysed data from 2,471…
A new study reveals that the majority of firms do not deem their current mental health support to be fit for purpose although many are attempting to make key strides in this area. New research from Aon shows that just under two-fifths of companies (39 per cent) believe that the mental health support offered at…
According to new research, the pressure to put on a brave face, or ‘Pleasanteeism’, is masking mental health challenges in the workplace. A new report from Lime has found that over half (51 percent) of UK workers agree that they feel under pressure to put on a brave face in front of colleagues. Not only…
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced organisations to respond to new risks within their workforce, yet businesses are struggling to adapt. Two research reports by Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB) have addressed the issue of people-related risk. The findings show that UK respondents rank deteriorating mental health as their top concern in relation to people risk. This…