Sleep deprivation is a growing public health issue, with 1 in 3 people in the UK affected by insomnia. Living in a 24/7 “always on” society, as well as the impacts of physical and mental health issues and the stresses of modern life, means many people’s sleep is more disrupted than a few decades ago. […]
As data suggests that 45% of women and 37% of men spend less than 30 minutes a day on their feet, keeping employees mobile is key to a healthy workforce. In addition, recent research also found that 78 % of office workers felt they spent too much time sitting down during the working day, and […]
Employees within the accountancy and banking sectors across the UK have called for an end to the work 'stress code' as research shows that workers are being put through heightened stress due to a lack of clarity around what they are expected to wear at work. According to a survey of 500 male and female […]
Experts at United Carlton spoke to CEO Today about the culture of connectivity in the workplace, how it’s helping move things forward and where challenges still remain. In the month, up to December 2016, it is estimated that there will be 42.4 million smartphone users in the UK. In January 2017, the Labour Force Survey […]
With Christmas and the New Year behind us, coming back to work can often be a little chaotic. Below Jason Downes, MD of www.powwownow.co.uk, brings CEO Today his top tips on motivating employees back into a success driven routine. The run-up to Christmas might feel hectic, but morale is generally high as employees look forward […]
New research by Benenden has revealed the extent to which mental health remains a taboo subject in the healthcare sector, with only 8% of employees admitting they would confide in their employer if they suffered with an illness. Although mental health policies are becoming more prevalent in the workplace – 62% of employees claimed to […]
Following the UK Autumn Budget last week, with no mention of any intention to fiddle with pensions, CEO Today hears from David Brooks, a specialist at Broadstone, on the 2018 prospects for work place pensions and beyond. Despite a quiet Budget, as far as pensions were concerned, the political risk on pensions remains significant. This […]
How much of your company time is wasted on friction full processes, day to day admin, and complicated forms and emails? Here Richard Hurwitz, Tungsten Network’s CEO, provides CEO Today with three useful strategies for eliminating such friction. Many of us are all too familiar with the impact that time-consuming administrative tasks can have on […]
Recently, there has been a lot of uncertainty as to whether the advancement in AI and Machine Learning would become a hindrance, even replacing jobs traditionally done by humans. Or, will it in fact, be an empowering addition to the workforce, allowing staff to use a more advanced skill-set by removing simpler administration tasks? Do […]
New research has shown a staggering seven in ten (69%) Brits feel they are losing touch with nature. The study was commissioned by Jordans on behalf of the Jordans Farm Partnership, which brings together The Wildlife Trusts, LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming), The Prince’s Countryside Fund and 40 progressive British farms that grow cereals for […]
Latest findings suggest UK desk workers receive woefully inadequate training and support – which could lead to potentially widespread health issues. Almost three in ten (28%) office workers who sit at a desk for at more than 2 hours a day have never been told by their current employer about how to minimise the health risks caused […]
Mental health is a Director’s 2017 problem, amongst many others. The importance of positive mental health in the workplace cannot be understated, and there are several ways this should be taken into consideration. Here, Niklas Forser, the Co-Founder and Business Coach at Remente, discusses these considerations and points towards the idyllic goal. Stress in the […]
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