health & wellbeing
Work-life boundary: global policies set clear guidelines for hybrid work
As ubiquitous technology and flexible work promote an always-on work culture, governments around the world are taking a stand through the introduction of the right to disconnect
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
Presenteeism problems: why showing up sick hurts everyone
A new report looks at how a health-led economy, syncing public health and industrial policy, could benefit workplaces in the UK and lead to better working habits
Award scheme on hunt to find the world’s healthiest workplaces
The annual Healthy City Design Congress is back with a new award scheme. Its mission: to identify the most innovative design approaches to creating the healthy workplace
Health threat to workers in US cities as temperatures rise steeply
Summer temperatures in several American cities are set to climb to dangerous levels due to the urban heat island effect, according to a new analysis by Climate Central
