An HR management body says the chancellor's comments that the “default” location for workers should be in the office unless there is a good reason to work from home ignore the huge gains made by businesses and their people.
Almost a quarter of UK employees say they are suffering from poor mental health owing to work stress – especially “toxic” relationships with peers or managers.
Winning entries in a Scottish awards scheme run by the British Council for Offices (BCO) indicate that wellbeing is now a leading trigger for recognition.
The most productive employees (60%) tend to work in organisations with higher tech adoption and a generous amount of flexibility in when or where they work — 28% more than those who say they are less productive, states fresh data.
Almost half of workers (44%) agree that their workplace is strong in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) but there are still areas for improvement, shows a report.
