Tag: work experience

Stop Asking Everything: The Employee Engagement Survey Questions That Matter Most

Plenty of companies listen to their employees. That’s not the problem. The issue is that they’re asking the wrong things. You can run engagement surveys all year, gather mountains of feedback, and still not know why people feel drained or disconnected....

Building Psychological Safety in the Workplace: A Practical Guide for Leaders

Most teams start out with people who want to help and speak up. Then something happens: an idea gets laughed off, a mistake gets punished, or a meeting shuts someone down. Bit by bit, people stop sharing what they see....

AI Boosts Productivity by 40%, But Leaves Workers Burned Out and Disconnected

A new study by the Upwork Research Institute reveals that while AI is unlocking massive productivity gains in the workplace, with workers reporting a 40% increase in output, this efficiency comes at a cost: emotional fatigue, burnout, and a shift...

Workplace Robots Aren’t the Problem, Poor Leadership Is

As artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in customer experience roles, a surprising challenge is the emotional impact on employees. According to new research from ArvatoConnect, many contact centre workers in the UK feel uneasy, not because AI is taking over...

Layoff Survivors Face a Learning Crisis with Real Business Consequences

While layoffs often grab the headlines, it’s the employees left behind who are carrying the burden, and many are doing it without a roadmap. A new survey from Kahoot! reveals that U.S. companies are neglecting a critical part of their...

Employees want purpose and pay, employers struggle to deliver 

Despite a rise in unemployment, many UK employers still deal with talent shortages, as job seekers become more selective about the roles they pursue. According to the latest Talent Trends report from recruitment firm Michael Page, two out of every...

Does office attendance boost employee wellbeing?

How often should employees work in the office? New research from infinitSpace reveals a clear link between in-office attendance and employee well-being. According to a survey of 1,210 UK hybrid and fully office-based employees, those who worked in the office...

Young workers face rising stress and reluctance to seek support

A recent survey by Mental Health UK shows that younger workers are increasingly reluctant to discuss job-related stress with senior staff, contributing to a growing mental health crisis in the workplace. The report highlights a 4% increase in younger workers...

Women over 65 see employment double in two decades

According to new research by the International Longevity Centre (ILC), over-65s remaining in the workforce have surged since the early 2000s, with participation more than doubling among women. The report shows that 15% of men and 9% of women aged...

Majority of Gen Z employees report strong work ethic

A recent United Culture survey breaks stereotypes about Generation Z’s work ethic, showing that 55% of employees aged 18-24 and 57% of those aged 25-34 believe their dedication to work has significantly increased over the past year. According to the report,...