Work-life balance stories
Productivity rose almost 40% in Japan as the software group tested a shorter week, hinting at a possible cure for overwork culture.
High workloads can damage health and performance, but managers can cut stress by delegating, pacing tasks and taking regular breaks.
From dog runs to mezzanine pods, these ten workplaces show how design can boost comfort, privacy and productivity for employees.
New Zealand operators can now tap a fast-growing office market as two thirds of large corporates plan flexible space use.
Managers can curb slipping performance by opening with support, then clarifying expectations and the reasons behind the decline.
Flexible working could slash office costs and give staff a workspace near home, as Regus pitches on-demand offices to firms.
Flexible work could cut New Zealand’s CO2 emissions by 900,000 tonnes a year and add up to NZ$18.1 billion to the economy by 2030.
A new survey shows many under-35 farmers say fatigue and stress are hurting safety, with two thirds linking wellbeing issues to accidents.
High workloads and poor work-life balance are driving poor mental health at work, prompting a new free guide for employers.
Staff at Perpetual Guardian report higher productivity and wellbeing after a trial showed the shorter week could work at full pay.
Frequent business travellers face higher stress and burnout away from home, with more than a third reporting riskier behaviour on trips.
Drivers will be logged out after 13 hours on the app, a move aimed at reducing fatigue risk and reinforcing legal limits.
Workplaces that support mental health can lift engagement, cut absenteeism and improve productivity, according to the Mental Health Foundation.
Mandatory training on sexual ethics and respect has helped reshape the force’s culture and beat 93 other entries for the supreme prize.
Thousands of new workers will be needed to deliver planned infrastructure investment, putting pressure on contractors to widen the talent pool.
Women clocking 45 hours or more a week face a 63% higher risk of diabetes, with researchers urging closer attention to work patterns.
A simple five-minute pause at your desk could help ease workplace frustration and restore focus by cutting off constant digital distractions.
Staff given fresh challenges are far more likely to stay, with 83% saying such opportunities boost loyalty to their employer.
Nearly 40 organisations have backed a push to lift women’s representation in New Zealand engineering and architecture by 20 percent by 2021.
Stress was a challenge in 62% of organisations surveyed, and 50% of respondents noted concerns about the mental health of staff or colleagues.
