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With the world becoming more connected than ever, the boundaries between our work and personal lives have gotten increasingly blurred, impacting employee wellbeing. Although a lot of people already take steps to avoid being exposed to work communications after hours, and some countries have already introduced ‘Right to Disconnect’ laws, many of us still aren't enforcing these boundaries. In this article for Workplace Wellbeing Professional, Lesley Cooper explores three ways the right to disconnect law could impact the workplace, emphasising its effects on focus, productivity and work-life balance. Read more below 👇 https://lnkd.in/gckPexHe #WorkingWell #righttodisconnect #workplacewellbeing #wellness #worklifebalance

The new Labour Government has initiated discussions on the 'right to switch off' from work beyond working hours. Could this proposed plan enhance employee wellbeing and work-life balance? Hannah Pearsall, Head of Wellbeing at Hays, delves into the potential impact of implementing a ban on out-of-hours work in her latest article below 👇 #EmployeeWellbeing | #WorkLifeBalance | #LabourGovernment | #RightToSwitchOff | #Hays | #WorkingForYourTomorrow

Whether it’s employee productivity, the loneliness of remote workers, or the ongoing return-to-office mandates, workplace research has been making headline news since COVID turned the world upside down. But despite the flood of data, one headline that flew under the radar was about workplace wellbeing. Research from CIPD found that 2023 marked the year with the highest number of sick days taken by employees - yes, even more than during the height of the pandemic! Employee wellbeing is a complex equation to dissect, but in this blog I've given my opinion on how organizations can take a more active role in improving overall wellbeing. No Tesla, it doesn't involve turning up at the house of sick employees 🙄.

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As companies scale back flexible work environments and encourage a return to the office, Black workers are facing a significant decline in workplace wellbeing. Interestingly, the report notes that executives and managers reported higher levels of wellbeing, which risks leaving many of them “out of touch with their employees.” https://lnkd.in/eDuHe6mD

Flexible working isn't everyone's preferred working model, but it has a huge impact on the wellbeing of those who value it (and rely on it to piece their various responsibilities together). "When it comes to wellbeing at work, employees would choose general improvements in workplace culture over reactive wellness interventions. If employers continue to insist on focusing on the symptoms over the root causes, such as unsustainable workload, poor management or lack of flexibility, they are unlikely to improve employee wellbeing." Paul Devoy, chief executive of Investors In People #FlexibleWorking

The Wellbeing Perks Don’t Work! says Paul Devoy, CEO of Investors in People. For me, the first step to employee wellbeing is ensuring people have work-life harmony. The real 'gift' is time—the ability to combine work with the other things that matter in your life. Once that foundation is in place, then by all means, bring on the other 'stuff'. I wonder how many companies have introduced a new wellbeing initiative or strategy, while not knowing how people are feeling about their work-life harmony and their ability to work flexibly. Flexibility Works

The new Labour Government have recently sparked talks about the ‘right to switch off’ from work outside of working hours, but could this proposed plan improve employee wellbeing and work-life balance? In her latest article, Hannah Pearsall, Head of Wellbeing at Hays, explores what impact the introduction of a ban on out-of-hours working could have on employee wellbeing. Georgia Lucas Laura Morgan #UKHR #Humanresources #HR

As of last month, employees in Australia working for larger organisations can officially refuse to monitor or respond to after-hours work communications. This shift empowers employees to establish boundaries and prioritise their wellbeing. Experts like Heidrick & Struggles’ Dr Fiona McIntosh, Fifty Acres’ Jo Scard, and Dayforce’s Brian Donn offer their perspectives on this significant change. #RightToDisconnect #WorkLifeBalance