The Benefits Hobbies Have For Your Career
Google Trends data showed searches for “analogue hobbies” rose by 160% over a 30-day period. But what benefits do these hobbies actually offer?
How To ‘Build A Village’ In An Increasingly disconnected world
As loneliness is recorded to impact one in six people worldwide, the importance of ‘building a village’ has never been higher. But if you look in the right places, community already exists...
When Was The Last Time You Thanked Your Staff?
As more than half of workers admit to checking emails and working on evenings and weekends, and cases of burnout rise we explore how managers can best support staff productivity and wellbeing
Could Ditching Your Smartwatch Make You A Better Runner?
New research reveals that focusing on the data and metrics provided by smartwatches is distracting runners from considering how their bodies really feel
How to Manage Your Mental Health When Working From Home
Remote work promised better wellbeing, but new research from Durham, Cambridge and beyond reveals a more complicated reality. From the dishwasher trap to digital isolation, academics are mapping exactly what working from home does to our minds, and how to push back.
Just 10 Percent Of People Are Engaged At Work – What Should Companies Do Differently?
With many workers switching off or sitting back both physically and mentally, the pressure is on for employers to boost engagement. We share how...
Should Over 50s Avoid Social Media To Prevent Depression?
With so much time spent online, should we be paying better attention to the health risks? Research from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore finds excessive social media usage can be detrimental for mental health, particularly for over 50s.
Do Payday Loans Stop People Getting The Support They Desperately Need?
With growing numbers of people turning to payday lenders to make ends meet, should we be thinking about the wider costs of their use? New research from Durham University Business School explores the financial and societal impact, and the possible solutions.