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National Fun at Work Day – inject a little fun into your employees’ work lives!

January is a difficult month for most people, the post-Christmas blues are still holding a firm grip and it is a long wait for payday and warmer weather. It’s no surprise that…

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Help your staff beat the New Year’s blues

It’s no great shock that January is the prime month for people to reflect on their lives and consider the changes they can make for the better. Low bank balances, holiday weight…

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Are you confident that the benefits you offer are the benefits your staff want and value?

When joining a new company having a great range of benefits is a high priority for candidates. Recent research of 2,000 full time and part time employees conducted by Benenden, a…

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Dog friendly workplaces – work like a dog or barking mad?

It’s becoming more common to hear of some of the big players to allow office dogs. Companies like Google, Ben & Jerry’s and Amazon are all welcoming our furry friends into…

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Does the introduction of duvet days signal the end of the sickie?

American companies have done it again. They’ve come up with an innovative new employee benefit that has got everyone talking. It’s called a Duvet Day. Employers were fed up of…

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Are stressed and busy the same? How to stop busyness affecting your business

Busyness is a feeling we are all familiar with. Being busy can often mean successful, but too frequently it can also mean stressed. A little stress can be useful in boosting…

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Productive or barely there – the impact presenteeism can have on your workforce

According to the 2015 Absence Management annual survey report from the CIPD, over the last year 31% of employers have reported an increase in presenteeism (also known as employees…

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Alcohol and work – a good mix this festive season?

Alcohol Awareness week was 16th-22nd November and it’s got us thinking about the potential pitfalls of alcohol in the workplace. Christmas is fast approaching, and with it also…

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Working from home – save the planet and be more productive?

Working from home (flexible working), also known as telecommuting or homeworking, is a well-known term across most industries today. It can involve anything from time split between…