We publish blogs to provide insights from, and stimulate debate about, the latest research and thinking. Any views expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of the Institute as a whole.
With the festive season fast approaching, Stephen Bevan looks at the principle of the 'right to disconnect' and considers if legislation or cultural and behavioural change is the best way to ensure quality downtime for workers.
To mark World Mental Health Day, Zofia Bajorek considers the new Britain Get Talking campaign and how it could be used to restart mental health conversations at work.
Stephen Bevan and Sally Wilson reflect on the meteoric rise of Mental Health First Aid but question the level of evidence that underpins the initiative.
Sally Wilson tracks research and discussion of mental health and wellbeing at work across the fifty years since IES' foundation, and identifies areas where their is still work to be done.
Kate Spiegelhalter considers the role of compassion in the NHS, and how research can support the NHS to continue delivering caring, high-quality treatment.
Sally Wilson offers insights on how employers can best approach and navigate mental health campaigns and workplace initiatives to deliver improved employee psychological and mental wellbeing.
Penny Tamkin reflects on Matthew Taylor's review on modern employment practices and the concept of 'good work', as presented by Taylor to IES Fellows, members and invited guests at an IES event in July 2017.
Stephen Bevan reflects on the reasons behind the variations in public sector and private sector absence, and what is being done in response.
Professor Stephen Bevan responds to the announcement by Prime Minister Theresa May that the government will carry out a review into workplace mental health support.
On National Stress Awareness Day, Sally Wilson considers current initiatives with a bearing on the stresses of working life.
