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This tech company wants to pay staff to look after their mental and physical wellbeing
Stress and burnout in the technology sector have become major issues, with workers across a raft of professions reporting higher workloads, longer hours, and rising mental health problems. One company wants to change that, however, and incentivize staff to prioritize their mental wellbeing. London-based technology firm Thrive has unveiled the launch of its ‘Wellness Era’ initiative, which aims to reward…
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Medical trials of a four-day week just showed huge physical and mental health benefits – staff reported higher wellbeing, less burnout, and better sleep
A new medical trial of the effects of a four-day week on workers’ health and wellbeing has revealed significant benefits. The research, from learning technology company Thrive and the University of Sussex, included tests such as MRI scans, blood tests and sleep tracking to monitor participants’ response to flexible working practices. Participants also filled out a set of weekly questionnaires…
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Working all that overtime won’t help you hit KPIs – but it will impact your mental wellbeing
New research indicates sales staff working additional hours is common, but all the extra work did not help them meet their targets. CRM platform Pipedrive surveyed salespeople, founders, and CEOs, 69% of whom said they work overtime. One-in-10 respondents told Pipedrive they worked more than 16 additional hours a week, meaning that for some individuals the work week can be…
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