Enhanced flexibility in the workplace linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease

6 April 2024

A recent study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Penn State University suggests that increasing workplace flexibility might decrease the likelihood…

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Taking short breaks from tasks appears promising in enhancing wellbeing

5 April 2024

A synthesis of 22 previous studies indicates that taking brief pauses—stepping away from a task for durations of 10 minutes or fewer—is typically linked with…

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Employees often refrain from taking breaks even when experiencing significant stress

3 April 2024

Intense work demands heighten employees’ desire for breaks. Yet, recent findings suggest that such demands might paradoxically deter them from taking necessary pauses at work,…

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Equalising rewards for women to match those of men could narrow the wage disparity

2 April 2024

The challenge of bridging the gender gap in representation and remuneration within STEM fields, particularly computer science, extends beyond merely increasing the number of women…

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Flexible and secure employment enhances the mental well-being of workers

1 April 2024

A recent comprehensive study across the nation reveals that implementing workplace policies offering flexibility and stability significantly enhances employees’ well-being and encourages them to utilise…

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How to discern if your manager is a ‘corporate psychopath’

30 March 2024

Research findings aimed at assisting the business community in pinpointing harmful ‘corporate psychopaths’ were showcased at the Chelmsford Science Festival. Dr Clive Boddy from Anglia…

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Are we prepared to exchange remote work for lower pay?

29 March 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed significant changes in the workforce dynamics, particularly in Australia, where nearly half of the workforce is open to reducing their…

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Studies illuminate the effects of gender disparities within the media sector on employee job satisfaction

23 March 2024

A study spearheaded by scholars at the City University of London unveils the detrimental effects on job satisfaction caused by perceived gender inequities and the…

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Studies show that revealing salaries combined with minimal oversight expenses aids in bridging the disparity in pay between genders

22 March 2024

According to the latest findings published in the Strategic Management Journal, publicising salaries could be crucial in narrowing the gender pay divide. However, the costs…

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Telecommuting offers advantages and disadvantages for employee wellness

20 March 2024

Telecommuting can enable employees to lead more fulfilling lives, boasting improved mental health and greater engagement in their work. However, recent research from Cornell University’s…

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Gossip in the workplace can advantage both employees and employers

19 March 2024

Recent findings from Binghamton University, State University of New York, have illuminated the potentially beneficial aspects of workplace gossip in diminishing employee turnover rates, thereby…

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Studies indicate a connection between bullying in the workplace and the belief in conspiracies

9 March 2024

Research has demonstrated a correlation between experiencing bullying at work and a propensity towards conspiracy theory formulation. Led by the University of Nottingham and collaboratively…

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