People
Why offering sabbatical leave can help to retain top managers
Burned out, bottle-necked or just plain bored? Taking a sabbatical could be a route to escape. A new study suggests that firms offering sabbatical leave fare better in recruiting and retaining talent
Research suggests having a ‘home base’ at work is good for us
Do we really need a territory in the office that we can call our own? A new study reinforces the well-established idea that individuals and teams both benefit from having a home base
Work interrupted: why not all distractions are bad for us
Creating work zones that actively encourage face-to-face interruptions could be a positive experience for employees, according to a new German research study which looked at the impact on exhaustion
Workplace happiness: how to build connections that matter
From purposeful work to cultivating meaningful relationships in the workplace, a new book explores how to create work environments that promote happiness and reduce loneliness
The United State of Work: nobody is immune from turbulence
Differences are narrowing as the global workforce faces up to common challenges, says author Julia Hobsbawm. But in creating a uniform agenda, are we in danger of encouraging groupthink?
Japanese survey reveals motivated workers’ new expectations of the workplace
A study of 2,000 Tokyo employees reveals that stress levels, self-improvement and expectations of the office vary, based on whether they feel they are contributing to their company and society, and whether they aspire to do so in the future
Gallup’s global snapshot of worker sentiment shows wellness deficit
New report sheds light on the global deterioration of mental health, the importance of labour market protections, and the role of the manager in supporting employee wellbeing
The emerging senior job titles set to shape a new landscape of work
A range of new job titles are storming up the corporate ladder, helping companies integrate the latest technologies and employee expectations
