March 4th, 2025 in BlogI’ve been writing about long working hours and ‘always-on’ cultures for at least a decade! The government may not be supporting legislation giving employees the ‘right to switch off’, but that doesn’t mean organisations should ignore the growing problem that is affecting the health and productivity of its people, and do something about it. The increased use of communication technologies is blurring the lines between…
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May 3rd, 2024 in BlogThere seem to be more ‘awareness’ weeks popping up than ever before, but there are definitely some that are more worthy of our attention than others. I believe Mental Health Awareness Week is one such example. Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 13th – 19th May and is organised by the Mental Health Foundation UK (MHF) who are a well-respected UK charity with a remit to help people stay well and try and prevent mental health problems…
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October 21st, 2016 in BlogA Long Hours Work Culture is well established in many small businesses The way we communicate and ‘stay connected’ has been blurring the lines between work, rest and play and adding to this long hours work culture. When used well, information and communication technology aids flexible working and can contribute to a healthier work-life balance. However, research is now showing that technology is making many people actually work longer…
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June 6th, 2016 in BlogSo who are the Sandwich Generation? They are employees and workers who are ‘sandwiched’ between caring for ageing parents and their own children. Carol Abaya, a recognised expert on eldercare, coined the term ‘Sandwich Generation‘ ten years ago and has since added a further category, ‘Club Sandwich’, referring to those who care for ageing parents, grandparents and their own young children, or those who care for…
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