advo hr’s Alison Gill outlines the latest rules, changes and wider responsibilities for employers as we move into 2021.
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Coronavirus conflict at work
advo hr’s Alison Gill addresses the conflict that COVID brings to the workplace and how to address the differing employee views and concerns.
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Mixing drink with work
90% of employees have admitted to drinking on the job.
Even when staff are remote, employers have a strict duty of care over employee mental and physical wellbeing. This means ensuring that staff aren’t compromising their health for their work, which throughout the coronavirus pandemic has been a heightened issue.
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Struggling with the ‘always on’ culture
Heightened anxiety during the Covid-19 pandemic has led to employees working longer hours and taking fewer sick days, all the while becoming less fulfilled by work and life, according to the latest analysis.
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How to spot if your employees are burning out
Dr Doug Wright looks at how to spot the signs of burn-out and what you and your employees can do to prevent it.
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Lockdown: More signed off with mental health issues
New analysis of NHS data has revealed that the number of people applying for fit notes from GPs for mental health-related reasons increased in lockdown, but what can an employer do to help combat this?
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Supporting an employee through domestic abuse
For many, spending quality time with family and friends is a key part of the Christmas season. But for some this is not something to look forward to as it means spending more time with those who make their lives miserable.
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Employee Assistance Programmes: Do You Know Their Worth?
advo recently covered an article on the lack of communication about staff benefits. The article explains that a recent survey revealed that only 57% of employers believe their workforce is aware of all their benefits and understands them. An incredible 35% of employees say their company doesn’t communicate benefits or they don’t remember if they do.
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Blurring between work and home
The boundaries between work and home life blur as Brits continue to work from home with almost six in 10 office workers are struggling to separate their work and home life after ditching their commute, research has revealed.
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Business leaders self-medicating to cope with COVID-19 pressure
Six in 10 business leaders with mental health symptoms have turned to potentially unhealthy coping mechanisms rather than seeking help with two in five using alcohol and substances to cope with mental ill-health. Business leaders needs to overcome the stigma to protect themselves and their businesses.
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