In the second of our series welcoming you to the Usual Suspects of absence management, we are introducing you to Sleeps-with-Smartphone. Continue reading
Category Archives: Productivity
Happy companies make more money
So last week we wrote about how the scientists behind Blue Monday have decided that its date should be changed from the 3rd Monday in January to the 1st Monday after New Year. That may well be true but many still struggle to stay positive throughout the month of January Continue reading
Today didn’t have to be the most depressing day of 2014
It’s official. Today was the most depressing day of the year. The morning commute was probably slow and the weather was atrocious, but it didn’t have to be the most depressing day of 2014. Continue reading
Guide to flexible working
As of the 2nd January 2014, rail fares once again rose by 2.8%. This move will no doubt push flexible working to the front of any commuter’s mind. To help employees and managers alike decide if flexible working could be the right solution for you, we at Honeydew have written a guide to flexible working for you, right here. Please share! Continue reading
Banish the stress of Christmas from your organisation
More than ever, many of us begin and end the holidays exhausted. The stress of Christmas at work has begun to ruin our festive spirit and we need to do something about it. Continue reading
What motivates employees?
We all want a productive workforce, motivated and engaged and achieving great things. It’s not so easy to create such a team, however, no matter how much we may want it. A lot of research has gone into finding out what motivates employees and we’ve listed the top ones for you here: Continue reading
Londoners among the least productive employees in the UK
Despite accounting for 21.9% of the UK’s economic output, London is home to some of the least productive employees in the UK, with employees in this region achieving only 22 out of a possible 50 in the Canada Life Group Insurance Productivity Index. Continue reading
Managers close to burnout: impacts of stress
The CIPD’s article ‘Managers close to breaking point fail to support team’ has highlighted some shocking issues for today’s managers with the impacts of stress. Are managers close to burn out, bad managers? Continue reading
The buzz kills the need for attendance management
Traditionally, office work is seen as dull and stagnant with the misinterpretation that you arrive at your desk at 9am and do not move until 5pm. But positively, this is changing. Now, the buzz kills the need for attendance management. Continue reading
Rain or shine: Still be productive
UK workers have a tough time of it, no matter what time of the year according to absence statistics. However, come rain or shine: still be productive. Continue reading