Freelancers face high job insecurity, long hours and poor pay – Bectu
The survey found 82% of freelancers said their work was precarious and only 24% felt confident about their future in the sector.
Dental professionals prioritise work-life balance and wellbeing support, finds Bupa Dental Care
Work-life balance was the top priority for 35%, with 31% choosing training and development, and 29% looking for a supportive, collaborative culture.
Majority of working Brits favour wellbeing over socialising, research reveals
Reward Gateway | Edenred found that 58% of British employees said they had prioritised their wellbeing, compared to 40% in the previous year.
Two-fifths of workers want a sabbatical, finds Aegon
The gap was biggest among Gen X, with four times as many interested than had taken a break.
Four-day work week better suited to UK workers, says expert
Vicky Walker said: “Offering a flexible work week allows employees the right to prioritise their work-life balance without compromising on work efficiency and productivity."
Over a third of workers want digital downtime to stay productive – Twilio
The survey showed nearly half (47%) of workers now prioritised protected time to work without distractions.
24% of marketers say work stress affects their personal lives – Storyblok
Only a third (33.5%) said they had a good work-life balance and just 6% said they were never stressed.
South Cambridgeshire District Council votes to permanently adopt four-day week
Under the new pattern, council staff are expected to do all their work in about 80% of their contracted hours, with no pay cut.
Toward better workplace wellbeing
Chris Locke discusses how making work-life balance easier for staff is not just the right thing to do, but the best thing for business.
Work-life balance expectations drives staff turnover in events sector – MIA
53% of those surveyed saw an increase in burnout, stress or wellbeing issues in the last year, with high workloads and tight deadlines named as the main reasons.
Lamborghini named Italy’s most attractive automotive employer
The accolade reflects the company’s reputation for providing a workplace culture centred on employee wellbeing, inclusion and work-life balance.
Bright Horizons: Employer family support boosts retention, wellbeing and return to office
New Bright Horizons research finds that businesses offering childcare and family services see major gains in productivity, loyalty and stress reduction.
