The 'Right to Switch Off'
Our Organisational Trends and Lists Manager James Bufton and Senior Consultant and Wellbeing Lead Sara Silvonen recently had the pleasure of co-hosting a special episode of the HR Grapevine podcast. They explored the crucial role that managers play in fostering employee wellbeing and development, featuring insights from Unum and Unigloves – two organisations listed among the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing and Best Workplaces for Development.?
The timing seems especially fitting, as just last week the government revealed it is set to introduce new codes of practice aimed at supporting employees' 'right to switch off' after hours.?
As our guests point out, work-life balance is a key component of any healthy workplace culture. Whether it’s by logging off from a laptop or leaving a construction site, employees deserve the right to fully disconnect at the end of the day.?
Moreover, to genuinely enable all individuals to thrive, organisations must embed employee wellbeing deeply into their culture, ensuring that every aspect – from job design to management practices – supports a healthier work environment for all.
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