The average office coffee run takes about 15 minutes, but lost time doesn't necessarily mean lost productivity, according to Positivity Institute founder and leading psychologist Dr Suzy Green.
Organisations that reduce their spend on engagement initiatives are also more likely to see falls in productivity and profits, according to a new report.
Investing in the development of staff who have career aspirations outside of your organisation can still make business sense, according to the general manager of Bakers Delight Holdings, Gabby Kelly.
In many organisations, managers still struggle to get employees to "bring their brains to work" and display initiative, says HR Daily Community blogger Dr Tim Baker.
Some organisations view employee engagement and employee capability as HR's responsibility, but according to business expert Charles Agee, talent can only really be leveraged "through the line".
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An organisational change that goes badly can leave workers disengaged and resentful, but sometimes all that's needed to fix it is an opportunity to "vent", says Right Management managing director Bridget Beattie.
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A tribunal has upheld an employer's decision to sack a worker who admitted - then denied - that he sent a s-xually suggestive email from a colleague's account.
Employers don't need to wait for instances of bias before taking steps to address it - being proactive benefits not just the target group but also increases engagement and pride among the broader employee population, a law firm has found.