Our fourth chapter in the Usual Suspects saga introduces ‘Butch Presentee’. As the name suggest, he is the epitome of the phenomenon called presenteeism.
Presenteeism, unsurprisingly, means the opposite of absenteeism. Continue reading
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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
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
Good posture saves you from a lot of trouble!
This great inforgraphic by Greatist explains why good posture is SO important and how to improve it. What a great visual guide to improving your posture and ridding us from back pain and musculoskeletal problems! Continue reading
Improving relations between HR and line managers
HR Magazine published an article today commenting on research done by the management consultancy firm, Hay Group. The research tells us that half of line managers that took part in the study felt that HR did not give them the appropriate support they needed to be good managers. There were various reasons for this but the one reason in particular that struck us at Honeydew as very simple to solve was this: Continue reading
Here come the winter blues
It’s come to that time of year. The weather turns bad, the nights draw in earlier and the busy times roll on until Christmas. Although this time of year can make anyone feel a bit blue, it’s important for managers to recognise the difference between employees being a bit ‘grumpy’ and someone suffering with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). 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
Truth or Myth?: A formal diagnosis is not needed to access mental health support
This is the truth! Mental health issues can be complex and vary widely in severity. It may not always be clear if you or your employees are suffering from mental health issues but there are plenty of ways to find out. As long as your employees are aware of the symptoms of mental health issues, and feel that they are suffering from any of them they are qualified to seek professional help. Continue reading
Truth or Myth? Bed rest isn’t the best remedy for back problems
For many, bed rest seems like the simplest way to cure back pain. A few days’ rest, and it’ll be fine. But actually, this is a myth. Continue reading