health & wellbeing
2024 in commentary: charting a year of twists and turns
As the curtain comes down on 2024, we reflect on a year of complexity and controversy through the lens of 12 comment pieces written by the Academy’s co-founder Jeremy Myerson
The science of work: eight lessons from WORKTECH London
From cutting-edge AI to the evolution of urban planning, the WORKTECH London Special Edition conference 2024 focused on an evidence-based approach to workplace change
Why 57 is a dangerous age if you want to secure a new job
A new study from recruitment platform Totaljobs reveals the extent of age discrimination in the labour market as older workers struggle to get hired and are considered ‘too old’ at 57
Training academy named healthiest workplace in new award scheme
The inaugural design awards of the Healthy City Design Congress have given a state-of-the art facility for healthcare professionals, an office-cum-factory and an architect’s studio top marks for wellbeing
Work-life boundary: global policies set clear guidelines for hybrid work
As ubiquitous technology and flexible work promote an always-on work culture, governments around the world are taking a stand through the introduction of the right to disconnect
Why offering sabbatical leave can help to retain top managers
Burned out, bottle-necked or just plain bored? Taking a sabbatical could be a route to escape. A new study suggests that firms offering sabbatical leave fare better in recruiting and retaining talent
Research suggests having a ‘home base’ at work is good for us
Do we really need a territory in the office that we can call our own? A new study reinforces the well-established idea that individuals and teams both benefit from having a home base
Work interrupted: why not all distractions are bad for us
Creating work zones that actively encourage face-to-face interruptions could be a positive experience for employees, according to a new German research study which looked at the impact on exhaustion
