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Productivity

Three-day weekend better for health

Healthier sleep and more exercise during a three-day break could strengthen the case for four-day work week trials.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2023

Human Capital Management

What is ‘quiet quitting’ and how do employers navigate it?

Clear job descriptions and flexible working are key to preventing quiet quitting from denting morale and productivity.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2022

Human Capital Management

A guide to mental health when working remotely

Remote employees are at greater risk of burnout and isolation, making regular breaks and clear boundaries vital for well-being.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Sun, 16th Oct 2022

Hybrid & Remote Work

Wellbeing not any better after Covid-19

Construction workers still face rising anxiety and suicidal thoughts, with MATES in Construction warning wellbeing has not improved since lockdowns ended.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 9th Oct 2022

Risk & Compliance

‘Strong links’ between social issues and safety incidents

Workplace bullying and poor manager relations are being flagged as hidden drivers of costly construction injuries in New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2022

Human Capital Management

Did you check emails over Christmas?

Out-of-hours messages are linked to burnout and poorer health among university staff, with researchers urging firms to respect the right to disconnect.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Jan 2022

Human Capital Management

Your responsibilities for staff working from home

Employers must manage remote workers' health and safety risks, including mental wellbeing, with clear communication and home-working policies.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Sep 2021

Human Capital Management

Toxic workplaces create a high risk of depression

Poor management practices may triple workers’ risk of depression, with long hours, bullying and burnout adding to the toll.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021

Human Capital Management

Construction the worst industry for workplace wellbeing

Workers in New Zealand's construction sector have reported the country's lowest wellbeing score in a new survey of nearly 1,500 employees.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2021

Human Capital Management

The unseen risks of remote work

Nearly half of workers are logging longer hours for no extra pay, raising burnout, trust and retention risks for employers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 28th Mar 2021

Human Capital Management

How to protect mental well-being working from home

Missing colleagues and blurred boundaries can leave home workers strained unless managers set clear routines and realistic workloads.

By Georgie Hughes • 3 min read • Sun, 13th Sep 2020

Global Stories

Burnout stories

EduTech

Young UK finance professionals under stress, consider leaving industry

Nearly 40% of young UK finance professionals have taken stress leave, with over half considering leaving the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2023

Malware

Rapid7 enhances MDR service with advanced endpoint prevention and forensic capabilities

Rapid7 enhances its Managed Detection and Response service with new endpoint prevention and forensics capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2023

Supply Chain

The rise of CISO stress: Recognising and reconciling the threat of litigation for CISOs

As the economy shifts further towards a digital-first mindset, CISOs have found themselves increasingly impacted on a personal level.

By Philip Ingram • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2023

Partner Programmes

How to promote and achieve sustainable productivity

The pure pursuit of productivity has often come at a cost to employees and companies. Enter sustainable productivity, a better way to do productivity.

By Ivan Petrovic • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2023