Joanne Swann

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Joanne is the editor for Workplace Wellbeing Professional and has a keen interest in promoting the safety and wellbeing of the global workforce. After earning a bachelor's degree in English literature and media studies, she taught English in China and Vietnam for two years. Before joining Work Well Pro, Joanne worked as a marketing coordinator for luxury property, where her responsibilities included blog writing, photography, and video creation.
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Half of UK retail employees at risk of leaving their jobs or working while unwell this winter

The Retail People Index showed a 7% drop in overall wellbeing across the retail workforce between the start of autumn 2023 and the end of last winter.

A third of Brits have cried at work this past year

The survey showed that 66% of the people who couldn't suppress tears in front of their colleagues were women, while only 34% who cried at work were men.

5 signs you should quit your job…

Whether it's feeling unfulfilled in your current role or yearning for new challenges, switching jobs can pave the way to greater satisfaction.

UK employers prioritise wellbeing, but miss the mark with employees

New research has found that there is a disparity between the focus of employer wellbeing programmes and what employees need the most.

UK households hoarding enough paper to reach the height of the Shard!

68% of respondents admit to feeling stressed by clutter in their homes or workspaces, with 66% expressing a desire for less clutter.

Burnout epidemic – 1 in 3 Brits feel frazzled by work this summer 

Businesses look set to bear the brunt of a burnout epidemic this summer with 66 per cent of Brits with poor mental health citing work burnout as a factor. 

Canva study finds organisations failing to nurture creativity 

While many acknowledge the importance of creativity and seek a creative edge, few are successfully converting innovative ideas into business impact.

Commuters work 54 days to cover cost of commute

New analysis investigated common commuter routes across the UK to reveal how many days employees work just to cover the costs of travelling.

2/3 workers don’t feel their employer allows them to self-care

New research marking International Self-Care Day highlights the UK workforce do not feel they are in an environment where they can look after their wellbeing.

Young employees tired of feeling replaceable and want to become their own bosses

This thirst for entrepreneurialism is sweeping across the UK workforce, particularly among young employees, driven by a sense of feeling interchangeable.