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Long working hours may alter brain structure

Working 52 or more hours a week may alter the structure of the brain, particularly the areas associated with emotional regulation, working memory and problem solving.

Chronic stress declines but workers are still struggling

Despite a notable decline in everyday work-related stress, a new report finds that fewer workers thriving in their roles.

How fractional leadership reduces executive burnout

As ever-increasing pressures make traditional full-time executive roles psychologically unsustainable, the structure of leadership needs a significant rethink.

Only half of the European workforce have psychologically healthy workplaces

Many companies are still missing the mark when it comes to promoting sustained psychological health, a new report has found.

Hybrid workers are happier and healthier

Hybrid workers take fewer sick days, are less stressed and enjoy improved levels of health and wellbeing, according to new research.

Breaking the silence: supporting men's mental health in the workplace

Managers can play a pivotal role in supporting male employees' mental health by creating safe spaces, recognising masking behaviours and promoting vulnerability.

Six female femtech leaders transforming women's health

To mark International Women's Day, here's a look at the innovation, passion and drive of six female Femtech leaders whose work is transforming women’s health.

Half of British employees feel anxiety at work

Half of British employees feel anxiety at work, a new report has found, with younger workers reporting the highest levels of workplace stress.

An interview with Alex Clapp

Imagine a workplace Christmas party with no alcohol. For today's guest, Alex Clapp, it has become a mission to show the world that we don't need to drink to have a good time.

Supporting mental health on remote and hybrid teams

As a team leader, you need to be aware of the mental health of your team. So here are ten things to consider about creating and maintaining a healthy workplace environment.

Calling time on the normalisation of heavy drinking

A Q&A with Lester Morse, founder of Rehabs UK, about some of the ways to handle alcohol misuse in the workplace,

Remote working and mental health

One of the more interesting and talked-about topics around remote and hybrid working is how it impacts people’s mental health.

Combating burnout: five practical steps for leaders

In today's relentless workplace, tackling burnout among leaders is a pressing reality. Here are some practical strategies to help build a supportive and resilient work environment.

Financial worries fuel rise in mental heath issues

On World Mental Health Day, here are some simple initiatives to help support mental wellness in the workplace.

Stress and financial pressure undermine employee well-being

Amid financial pressures and budget cuts, more than a third of workers in the UK have experiencing adverse effects from job-related stress.

Most employees have an unhealthy relationship with work

A study across 12 countries reveals that many employees feel their relationship with work is at a breaking point, to the detriment of their mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Two-thirds of UK employees lack connection and belonging in their jobs

Over two thirds of employees in the UK don't feel a sense of connection and belonging at work and almost a quarter often find work a lonely experience.

Are we neglecting managers in the new world of work?

With many managers struggling at a personal level in the new world of hybrid work, organisations need to offer additional support to build healthy workplace relationships.

Employees demand more support for staff undergoing fertility treatment

One in five UK workers undergoing fertility treatment have quit their job due to the way they were treated, new research has found.

Talking about mental health

How can people in managerial roles listen, understand and support team members who open up about mental health issues?

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Latest book reviews

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Super Adaptability: How to Transcend in an Age of Overwhelm

Super Adaptability: How to Transcend in an Age of Overwhelm

Max McKeown

Max Mckeown's heavyweight new book draws from neuroscience, psychology and cultural evolution to develop a practical framework for human adaptability.

The Enlightened Manager

The Enlightened Manager

Vishwanath Alluri and Harry Eyres

Can we truly manage others without first understanding ourselves? This is the question at the heart of a book that takes an unconventional approach to management by drawing on the teachings of the teacher and philosopher, Jiddu Krishnamurti.

The Voice-Driven Leader

The Voice-Driven Leader

Steve Cockram and Jeremie Kubicek

How can managers and organisations create an environment in which every voice is genuinely heard, valued and deployed to maximum effect? This book offers some practical ways to meet this challenge.