Baker Stuart’s Insight: The number of people working whilst on holiday is high – though perhaps not much higher than you’d expect in our always-on work culture. New research from The Institute of Leadership & Management sheds some light on the issue, and shows how it may actually be more prevalent the higher up the managerial […]
How to Intentionally Create a More Inclusive Culture
Baker Stuart’s Insight: With ever-more diverse workforces being crucial to the success of corporations, TalentCulture answers the question of how to create a truly inclusive organisation. Realising that diversity and inclusion is a process, not a programme, is a great starting point. Inclusion is a popular buzzword, but are companies doing more than just paying lip […]
Separating cult from culture: when corporate culture goes too far
Baker Stuart’s Insight: Are you working in a corporate cult? Business writer Daniel Howden weighs up the research to draw the line between corporate cult and corporate culture. You know what to expect from a headline like this. You’ll be introduced to some brainwashed characters displaying cultish behavior. After a breathless description of groupthink, sleepless […]
We will only get truly inclusive organisations if we question the way work works
Baker Stuart’s Insight: This article, from a lecturer in Organisational Behaviour at The University of Liverpool Management School, argues that we need to question some of the assumptions about how work is organised in order to forge better organisations. She argues that current organisational practices (the 8 hour, 5 day work week) are outdated and […]
1 in 5 Workplace Wellbeing Programmes Inadequate
Baker Stuart’s Insight: Survey by Cigna gives new STATs on workplace mental health. 87% of respondents across 23 countries report having workplace stress. 67% of respondents will still go to work despite being too ill to be productive. The research shows that despite people wanting more help, the UK is lagging behind comparable countries in offering […]
The impact of the ‘open’ workspace on human collaboration
Baker Stuart’s Insight: New research has shown that open plan offices reduce face to face interactions in offices by 70%, with electronic communication (email and instant messaging) picking up some of the slack and increasing by 20% – 50%. This has crucial insights for workplace design. Instead of creating a more vibrant workplace, this shows that open […]
Millennials less likely to work remotely as they feel prohibited from working flexibly
Baker Stuart’s Insight: New research finds that flexible working remains out of reach for many younger workers, who are frequently discouraged from working from home. 61% of millennial workers believe that flexible working is more a privilage for more senior co-workers than a right available to everyone. There is growing sentiment among younger workers that flexible […]
The Highest-Rated CEO on Glassdoor Says This is Her Secret to Success
Baker Stuart’s Insight: In this article, Cathy Engelbert (CEO of Deloitte) shares her top tips for success. She says that, yes, it is all about productivity – but that this depends on personal relationships more than anything else: personal relationships with her team, her clients, her fellow executives. In short: prioritise people over tasks. Cathy Engelbert is […]
Large US study finds workplace foods contribute to unhealthy eating
Baker Stuart’s Insight: Researchers have found that in the US, the foods people tend to get at work (from vending machines, cafeterias, or free) are exceptionally unhealthy. This highlights the role of workplace wellness programs, have the potential to reach millions of people and have been shown to be effective at changing health behaviors among […]
3 in 4 employees will work beyond 65
Baker Stuart’s Insight: New research shows that 3 in 4 UK workers now expect to work beyond the statutory retirement age, with nearly half expecting to work beyond the age of 70. Almost 90% say that this is due to rising living costs. Beyond that, this finding also raises questions for how we can fully […]
