A study from Lifeworks Mental Health Index has concluded that Britons are struggling to feel as though they belong at work, certainly compared to pre-pandemic figures. This is a damning insight that can contribute to poor mental health. It also highlights the need for incentives to make staff feel more comfortable at work. Could the Micro Market help? Read more
Company culture is a hot topic at the moment. As the return to the workplace speeds up, many companies are wondering how they can create a culture that promotes happiness, connection, and productivity.
It is believed that there are three steps to nail company culture and ensure your business is a great one to work for. Company culture can make or break staff attraction and retention, so it shouldn’t be ignored.
The following content is shared by Anne-Marie Headley, a people consultant who has worked for Google, Uber, and Cisco.
The pandemic has drastically altered what we expect from the modern workplace, with employees demanding more from their bosses. As Express Refreshments has previously detailed, workplace wellbeing is under the spotlight like never before.
Phycological safety is just as important as physical safety, arguably more so. The importance of implementing a breakout area in your workplace has gained traction since March 2020, especially now more and more employees are heading back.
Here is why every business needs a breakout area for their staff. Read more
With hybrid working being one of the fastest accelerated trends of the past 18 months, leaders must prepare for it to remain even beyond the pandemic. It has reinforced the idea that work is an outcome that isn’t affected by place or time, giving people the freedom to work almost wherever they feel most comfortable.
There is still a lot of thought that needs to go into hybrid working to make it a success moving forward, however. Culture and connection are two aspects that can make or break hybrid working and the best companies will put their employees first to develop a working schedule that reaps the rewards. Express Refreshments explores what this means.
Workplace wellbeing isn’t a straightforward topic, made even more complicated as employees recover from the chaos caused by the pandemic. Express Refreshments explores the findings from Noam Sagi, a Psychotherapist and Change Facilitator, who tried to help Facilities Managers organise their priorities when it comes to employee wellness at work.