Growing number of employees turn to alcohol to manage work pressures, research reveals
Nearly two-thirds of workers admitted to using alcohol as a coping mechanism for work-related stress.
British workers feel guilt about taking time off, research reveals
SD Worx found that 77.4% of employees in the UK said their organisation trusted them to work responsibly and not misuse remote working.
Stress ranked as top cause of workplace incidents for UK&I workers
Most workers said they felt safe at work, with 82% agreeing, but 44% said they or a relative had experienced a workplace incident or illness.
Ignoring workplace safety rules puts jobs at risk, expert warns
Josh McNicholas from Evalu-8 EHS said: “Making sure all employees are familiar with health and safety rules, and have access to reporting tools, is essential.”
Most HR staff work beyond limits as workloads and stress rise – PayFit
Nearly two-thirds (64%) said they were now working beyond their limits.
Ben continues summer holidays support programme for automotive workers
It will help families with the cost of bills, food, school uniforms, and opportunities for days out and activities.
Fix Auto colleagues support business manager in Great North Run
Fix Auto UK staff have rallied behind Carl Norton, reflecting his impact creating a culture of care and openness around mental wellbeing at work.
Bad workplaces cost UK £71bn a year, Mitie survey reveals
Problems included searching for meeting rooms with good Wi-Fi, slow lifts, and not enough collaborative spaces.
E.ON, Aviva, John Lewis, Vodafone among winners at Working Dads Employer Awards
Winners included Aviva, E.ON, John Lewis, Vodafone, Suffolk County Council, Nationwide, QBE, Waltham Forest Council, Now Teach, PWC, AON, and the British Medical Journal.
38% of employees never use workplace volunteering schemes – OnHand
77.3% said their workplace offers volunteering during work hours, but 38% have never taken part, and fewer than one in 10 volunteer monthly or weekly.
Ark Fire Protection to run second annual wellness day for staff
The wellness day forms part of Ark Fire Protection’s wider approach to employee engagement and mental health awareness.
Most speech and language therapists face burnout and time pressure, research reveals
RCSLT research showed that 61% of SLTs said they often or always faced unrealistic time pressures at work, rising to 68% for those in the NHS.
