With Christmas a distant memory, January is often perceived to be the most depressing month of the year. Based on calculations on a number of factors such as the weather, debt level and failing new years resolutions the most depressing day of the year is the third Monday in January and is now known as
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Are companies doing enough to deal with burnout in their workforce?
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UK coaching company Talking Talent has published research that shows how pressures and expectations at work are taking their toll on employees and increasing their risk of burning out. The research found that: More than half (57 per cent) of all employees feel worn out by work; This number rises to two-thirds (67 per cent)
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How to help your employees beat the January Blues
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The beginning of a new year is usually filled with mixed emotions. Many employees will still be on a high after the Christmas break, but this excitement can fade very quickly once they’re back to work. As a result, some employees might start to think the grass is greener on the other side, and begin
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Are inappropriate social media posts a case for dismissal?
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With social media playing an increasingly important role in the work and personal lives of employees, employers can be presented with challenges when a post reflects negatively on their business. The BBC recently reported the case of Rachel Burns who worked at a residential care home and posted a photo of a singalong at work
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How to beat the Blue Monday blues – Getting through January
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A new survey from Peldon Rose, released ahead of Blue Monday – allegedly the most depressing day of the year – reveals a significant majority of workers say winter has a negative effect on their mental wellbeing, with half believing it adversely affects their mood and over a third stating that winter affects productivity. Based on
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Do your employees feel valued at work?
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New research conducted by employee services provider Personal Group has revealed that almost half of UK workers are unhappy at their job, while 30 per cent of front-line employees never feel enthusiastic about work. The research uncovers some concerning statistics, including that 35 per cent of workers would be happier with greater recognition in the
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Seven employee benefits trends to watch in 2018
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With the ushering in of 2018, attention is turning to how the workplace is going to change. The coming months will bring advances in technology, political opinion and social expectations, meaning managers need to keep up to date with what is happening in their office. Employee benefits and expectations are continuing to rise as more
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Is this the end for National Sickie day?
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2017 is the year that National Sickie Day and Blue Monday officially bit the dust. Instead, statistics released by the ELAS Group show a new trend for increased absence on Mondays throughout the year, with January, November and December being the months employers should watch out for. The absence rate on Mondays remains almost double
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How to use youthquake in your small business
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The Oxford English Dictionary named youthquake their word of 2017 – a term originally coined in the ‘60s, which has found new meaning to describe the energy that has come from young people around the world finding and using their voice disruptively. It’s changing how brands market themselves, and is being credited with rebalancing global
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How to win the small business fight for survival
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It’s second century A.D., you’re a gladiator entering a great stone amphitheatre preparing for battle. Citizens of the republic watch with excitement and anticipation, taking bets on who will win and who will lose. The chance for eternal fame drives you forward, despite the potential threat of failure. Fast-forward many centuries later and we’re still
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