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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October 30th, 2018 in BlogWhat is Loneliness? Throughout evolution, social bonds have been essential to human survival. Loneliness is an important natural emotion to help make people seek out the company of others. Loneliness occurs when there’s a discrepancy between the quantity and quality of social relationships desired and those actually possessed. However, it also carries a stigma in the modern world, preventing people from talking openly about loneliness and…
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May 3rd, 2017 in BlogAccording to recent research from the University of Warwick, a good night’s sleep is as beneficial to health and happiness as winning the lottery. The research suggests that if you sleep smarter by increasing the quality and quantity of sleep, our health and wellbeing can be significantly improved at very low cost. It’s well documented that people reporting sleep issues are at greater risk from developing depression, obesity, diabetes and…
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