Work Life Balance

The new government's planned 'Right to Switch Off' is just a starting point of addressing the negative impact which unboundaried work has on employees.

While the return to school experience is fresh in parents’ minds, it makes sense for HR to review how well their organisation supports working parents.

In a Bloom UK survey, 93% of women surveyed said they had experienced mental health issues as a result of poor work-life balance.

Labour’s proposal to introduce a four-day workweek through compressed hours could be a significant step towards enhancing work-life balance for many.

New research sought to understand the experiences of remote workers, how they set boundaries and avoided conflict between their work and personal lives.

Almost a third (30%) of UK workers say that what motivates them the most while at work is proper support for a work-life balance.

In this episode of the Mind, Body, Work Podcast, Joanne Swann speaks with Karl Bennett, the Wellbeing Director at Vivup, and Jennifer Liston-Smith, the Head of Thought Leadership at Bright Horizons. Together they explore the mental health challenges faced by working parents, discuss innovative workplace policies for parental support, and share strategies for a healthier work-life balance. Tune in for insights and advice on managing mental health in the dynamic world of working parents.

If employers are going to attract and retain the best possible talent in 2024, then they need to put initiatives in place that meet employee expectations.

Explore how HR can foster a work-life balance that allows employees to be content and well-rested while still working hard and making a positive impact on the company.

Stigma around flexible work still prevails in the UK. In particular, fear of requesting flexible work often brings about assumptions of part-time working or a lack of commitment.