Tough sick leave policies, a lack of flexibility and the failure to focus on wellbeing will leave organisations with a serious productivity problem, says Epson senior HR manager Ethaniel Kelly-Wilson. The US film director Woody Allen once famously said: “Eighty… Read More ›
Flexible working is critical in easing work-related stress that causes absenteeism and illness, according to research by Regus. The office provider found over half of employers have reported an increase in stress-related illness since the economic downturn. It said 45%… Read More ›
Absence figures have returned to previous levels following a dip in 2012, according to an annual absence management survey. However, employers are using flexibility to combat the trend. The survey, produced by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and… Read More ›
National work-life week takes place next week, with employees encouraged to sign up to “go home on time” day and spend more time with their families. Charity Working Families, which runs the campaign, said: “There is a world of difference… Read More ›
Employers should use short notice flexible working to counteract summer ‘sickness’, an insurance broker has said. A study commissioned by PMI Health Group has found that 30% of companies have experienced more staff calling in sick during the warm weather…. Read More ›
Those who choose to work part-time are happier than full-time workers, according to national statistics. It is the first time that the UK’s Annual Population Survey has registered a statistically significant gap between those working full-time and those working part-time…. Read More ›
Employers are forgetting to look after the health of their part-time workers, say health and safety experts. There is a clear divide in the health benefits enjoyed by full-time and part-time workers, according to health and safety specialist Croner. This… Read More ›
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