Remove Health Remove Policies Remove Workplace
article thumbnail

Balancing Employee Mental Health With the Return to Office Trend

Success

At first glance, some workplace trends for 2025 appear to be contradictorynamely the continued expansion of return to office policies combined with a growing interest in employee mental health. In a McKinsey survey from 2021, one-third of respondents reported that returning to the office negatively affected their mental health.

Health 255
article thumbnail

Smart Companies Are Making This Office Design Shift To Boost Health And Creativity

Allwork

As people step back into the office increasingly due to new policies, companies must evolve their space to meet employee needs holistically not only to motivate them to return but to attract and retain talent. For a confidential client at the landmarked 375 Park Avenue, our team designed a two-floor workplace that exemplifies this approach.

Health 263
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The UK’s Plan To Strengthen Its Workforce: Improve Their Mental Health

Allwork

Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a plan on Tuesday aimed at tackling Britain’s struggling workforce, with a focus on improving mental health support and job placement services. Industry Response The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) raised concerns over the government’s policy mix.

Health 264
article thumbnail

Fauxductivity: The Workplace Illusion Leaders Must Confront to Succeed

Allwork

This incident underscores the importance of integrity and ethical standards in remote and hybrid work environments and reflects a broader trend of productivity paranoia among financial institutions that enforce strict standards, including mandatory return-to-office policies.

article thumbnail

U.S. Telework Success Story Faces Uncertain Future

Allwork

Department of Labor is among the agencies navigating this terrain, with policies that increasingly pull workers back to the office. Beyond safeguarding public health, it revealed unexpected benefits: increased productivity, reduced costs, and greater work-life balance/employee satisfaction.

Agencies 290
article thumbnail

Mental Health Will Come Into Focus For Future Workplace Wellbeing Strategies

Allwork

Since the UK passed the Health and Safety at Work Act in 1974, employees have been nearly guaranteed reasonable protections from their organization. However, physical health represents only a portion of protections. However, new guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) puts emotional health into focus.

Health 264
article thumbnail

Could New Tech Make Work-Life Balance A Reality In 2025?

Allwork

In 2025, AI and automation will be deeply integrated into workplaces, significantly improving work-life balance by reducing the burden of repetitive tasks and giving employees greater control over their schedules. Technological advancements will continue to remove barriers to mental health care and make tailored treatments more accessible.

2025 290