Work-life balance stories
Workers staying home face burnout, isolation and tech glitches unless they set boundaries, plan backups and keep in touch.
Chronic pressure at the office can harm health and performance, but simple changes in routine may help workers cope more easily.
Remote teams can stay productive without surveillance if firms cut meeting overload and set clearer boundaries, Basecamp’s Jason Fried says.
COVID-19 is giving thousands of fathers a chance to test flexible work, with research showing home working can benefit families and employers.
Employees need honest check-ins and flexible expectations as managers navigate remote work, mental health strain and constant uncertainty.
Isolation and confusion can derail new home-working teams, but clearer routines and the right tools help keep work on track.
The book’s release comes as employers worldwide trial shorter weeks, chasing higher productivity and better staff wellbeing.
The dairy co-operative cut rollover risks by fostering open reporting and a fatigue-management programme for tanker drivers.
'No holidays please, we're SMBs'. That's the sentiment coming from almost 1000 Kiwi small businesses, according to a study by 2degrees.
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.
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.
