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business4 hours ago•6 min saved

Bosses weigh flexible hours as England's 1am World Cup kickoff nears

As England’s 1am World Cup kickoff looms, UK employers are weighing flexible start times (some at 11:00 or later) and other arrangements to let staff watch the game and recover. While some industries like manufacturing and frontline retail may struggle with shifts, many firms are opting for leniency, unpaid or annual leave, or later starts. Government guidance urges common-sense and fair handling of requests, with advice from unions and Aubt Acas on managing time-off and scheduling to minimize productivity impact.

via BBC|

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health2 years ago•2 min saved

The Impact of Flexible Work on Heart Health and Work-Life Balance

Flexible working can significantly reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a study conducted by researchers from Harvard and Penn State universities. The study found that employees who had a better work-life balance through flexible working had heart health equivalent to what they had 10 years earlier. The research also highlighted that working in a stressful environment increases the risk of cardiovascular events. The findings suggest that reducing work-family conflict can lower the risk of heart disease, particularly for vulnerable employees. The study emphasizes the importance of implementing work-life balance initiatives in the workplace to improve employee health.

via The Guardian|

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