The best practice approach on dealing with allegations of bullying in the workplace. As a leader or manager, do you know how you would respond if an employee came to you raising an allegation of bullying in the workplace? You may be fortunate enough to have never experienced this so far in your [...]
The effects of bullying and harassment reach way beyond the individual. Bullying in the school playground may be easy to see and describe, but adult bullying and harassment can be subtle, leaving people questioning, “Is it me, am I being over-sensitive?”. Is it banter or bullying? Humour or harassment? Maybe it’s overt, or [...]
Post-pandemic employee wellbeing needs to be brought into focus The cost-of-living crisis is the latest challenge faced by everyone - employers and employees. Employers are experiencing leaner organisational structure, budget revisions and increased pressures in attracting and retaining talent. And employees are finding their health and wellbeing are impacted, as bills and living [...]
Taking holiday is necessary for employee wellbeing. Working Families' annual campaign, National Work Life Week, is aimed at getting employers and employees discussing wellbeing and work-life balance – this year it will take place 2-6 October. With research last year stating over half of employees (60%) have said their employer actively discourages them from [...]
Loneliness in the Workplace Loneliness is experienced across all ages. As well as being an undesirable experience in itself, chronic loneliness increases risk of mental and physical ill-health. Addressing loneliness and supporting social connections as part of workplace wellbeing has benefits for both employers and employees. The cost of loneliness to UK employers [...]