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.
Does Relying On Commission And Tips Impact Your Health And Wellbeing?
Whether working in gig-economy and zero hour roles, or high-flying finance roles, research shows that unpredictable pay can impact employees' physical health and wellbeing as well as their pockets.
How Focusing On Staff Wellbeing Helps Startups To Grow Quicker
Research suggests that entrepreneurs can benefit from keeping their staff happy as well as their customers
Fake It ‘Til You Make It: When Are Employees More Likely to Manipulate Their Results?
Showing staff how hard their colleagues are working can encourage them to boost their own performance, but employers must recognise where to draw the line between recognition and public shaming
Heatwaves Are Damaging People, Planet And Profits
Extreme weather, such as hurricanes, heatwaves and drought no doubt cause significant damage to people and to planet, but there is a growing body of evidence that confirms that climate change is damaging global business too