Sathya Smith

Work related stress is everywhere. In study, 44% of participants revealed they suffered from workplace stress, daily. Some people look at workplace stress as a motivator, however, too much of it can seriously impact more than just your work – your mood, your body and your relationships can all decline. In 2020/21, Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that stress, depression, or anxiety, accounted for 50% of all work-related ill health.

Article by Sathya Smith, CEO and Founder, Piper If you are a manager and aren’t advocating for your employees, you are stunting their career growth. It’s as simple as that. When 95% of employees report that a bad manager worsens their working life, it’s undeniable that management and employee growth are inextricably linked. In fact, according to Humu, 69% would leave their current job if offered better professional growth and development support – without pay motivation.

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and with reports of workplace bullying on the rise, business leaders are reaffirming their commitment to nip the bad behavior in the bud and put bullies in their place. Research by London-based employment law firm Fox & Partners found that the number of cases heard by the U.K.’s Employment Tribunal containing allegations of bullying jumped 44% over the past year to 835, a record number.