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Long working hours may alter brain structure

Working 52 or more hours a week may alter the structure of the brain, particularly the areas associated with emotional regulation, working memory and problem solving.

Chronic stress declines but workers are still struggling

Despite a notable decline in everyday work-related stress, a new report finds that fewer workers thriving in their roles.

Report reveals barriers faced by LGBTQ+ professionals

A new report finds that 85% of LGBTQ+ professionals in the UK have encountered career obstacles due to their identity.

The reality of flexible working falls short for working mothers

Flexible working policies still don't translate into meaningful change for many working mothers, a new report reveals.

Only half of the European workforce have psychologically healthy workplaces

Many companies are still missing the mark when it comes to promoting sustained psychological health, a new report has found.

Study links low emotional intelligence to manipulative management styles

Managers who lack emotional intelligence are much more likely to be manipulative, new research has found.

Hybrid workers are happier and healthier

Hybrid workers take fewer sick days, are less stressed and enjoy improved levels of health and wellbeing, according to new research.

Businesses face escalating risks from AI-driven cyberattacks

Nearly nine out of 10 cybersecurity professionals report that their organisation has encountered an AI-driven cyberattack in the last year, a new survey has revealed.

One in seven female managers say their gender has made it harder to succeed

Female employees in the UK, particularly at management level, are twice as likely to see their gender as a barrier to success than their male counterparts.

Team building is the most-disliked workplace social activity

Almost a third of employees dislike work team-building activities, according to a new survey, putting it at the top of the list of most-disliked workplace social activities.

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Steve Cockram: the Voice-Driven Leader

Steve Cockram, co-founder of Giant Worldwide, talks about his latest book, 'The Voice-Driven Leader' and explains how to create environments in which every voice gets heard.

What is Relationship Currency?

Keynote speaker and transformational coach, Ravi Rajani, talks about his new book, 'Relationship currency: five communication habits for limitless influence and business success'.

Hone - how purposeful leaders defy drift

We dive into the new book from Deloitte's Geoff Tuff and Steven Goldbach, 'Hone - how purposeful leaders defy drift'.

Lesley Cooper on stress and pressure at work

In this episode we discuss wellbeing at work with Lesley Cooper, including the issues of fear-based cultures and psychological safety.

UK hiring recession set to remain until the summer

With many businesses continuing to hold back on recruiting, the UK's hiring recession looks set to remain an issue until summer at the earliest.

Half of women lack inspirational female role models at work

Half of female professionals in the UK say that their company lacks inspirational female leaders.

Hybrid work key to female career progression and parity

Two thirds of women say that hybrid working has had a positive impact on their career trajectory, a new report has found.

British workers lacking AI skills

New research suggests that British workers lack the confidence and skills to use AI, with 69% saying they don’t know how to use AI at work

FTSE 350 increases number of women on boards

Almost half of board roles and more than a third of leadership roles in FTSE350 companies are now held by women, according to the FTSE Women Leaders Review 2025.

One change too many: HR challenges for 2025

Change fatigue and a lack of direction from senior leadership are among the top five barriers to success faced by communications and HR leaders, according to a new report.

Economic uncertainty and cyber threats are the key risks keeping executives awake a night

The economy, cyber threats and talent challenges dominate list of critical near-term risks for boards and executives, a new survey has found.

Gender diversity stalls on AIM company boards

Gender diversity on AIM company boards has stalled, a new report has found, with women holding just 16% of AIM directorships.

Half of British employees feel anxiety at work

Half of British employees feel anxiety at work, a new report has found, with younger workers reporting the highest levels of workplace stress.

Report calls for new politics of AI

A new report by the IPPR reveals the significant impact generative AI is having on UK society, with up to 70 per cent of knowledge economy tasks at risk of being transformed by AI technology.

Reducing cognitive biases in organisations: evidence-based mitigation strategies

A new study proposes an evidence-based framework to help improve organisational decision-making by reducing cognitive biases.

AI failings are about people, not tech

With 80% of companies saying that AI tools don't deliver hoped-for benefits, new research argues that its the emotional reactions of employees towards AI that is the critical factor in its uptake.

Organisations must embrace the insights of the younger generation

As the global talent pool narrows, organisations must set aside preconceived notions about young professionals entering the workforce and listen to their insights, a new report argues.

The majority of audit professionals don't see AI as a threat

The vast majority of audit professionals in the UK do not see AI as a threat to their jobs, a new survey has found.

Growth and talent issues top concerns for CFOs

Attracting and retaining skilled talent and worries around top-line growth are the biggest CFO concerns for 2025, a new report suggests.

Research reveals misalignment between strategy and employee preparedness

New research from Skillsoft reveals a misalignment between organisations' strategic priorities for the coming year and their employees’ preparedness to achieve them.

Employers misunderstand what motivates employees to relocate

New research reveals a big disconnect between the personal drivers motivating employees to relocate for work and the perceptions of HR and mobility managers.

UK professionals face winter bonus freeze

Almost half of the professionals in the UK who would normally expect to receive an end-of-year bonus look set to be disappointed this year as employers tighten their belts.

HR leaders misaligned with business strategy

More than eight out of 10 HR leaders are misaligned with their organisation’s business strategy, according to a new survey of more than 500 senior HR professionals.

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Lead Like Julius Caesar

Lead Like Julius Caesar

Paul Vanderbroeck

What can Julius Caesar's imperfect story - his spectacular failures as well as his success - tell us about contemporary leadership challenges?

The Voice-Driven Leader

The Voice-Driven Leader

Steve Cockram and Jeremie Kubicek

How can managers and organisations create an environment in which every voice is genuinely heard, valued and deployed to maximum effect? This book offers some practical ways to meet this challenge.

Today Was Fun: A Book About Work (Seriously)

Today Was Fun: A Book About Work (Seriously)

Bree Groff

The solution to improved performance isn't productivity hacks or better time management - we just need to inject more joy into our time at work.