Category: Engagement
Manager engagement declines: what it means for teams
Organisations may have spent the last few years investing in employee experience, wellbeing and productivity. Yet, according to the 2026 State of the Global Workplace report by Gallup, many of the expected gains from those investments are not materialising. The global state of employee engagement Global employee engagement has declined to 20%, marking a second
The link between absence & engagement: What HR needs to know
In this article, we explore the relationship between absence and engagement. Here’s what HR needs to know to tailor their employee engagement strategies to counteract, and even reduce, high absence rates. Key findings between engagement and absenteeism As we’ll see in this blog, multiple studies suggest a strong link between employee engagement and absence. The
Employee benefits: Are organisations getting them right?
According to a recent survey, just 21% of workers feel that their employee benefits packages align closely with what’s important to them. That suggests that for many, most of the benefits offered by their employer are being underutilised, missed, or forgotten about. The global working landscape has evolved dramatically over recent years. The rise in
CIPD Festival of Work: understanding employee engagement
Following on from the CIPD Festival of Work earlier this month, we wanted to reflect on one of the main themes to emerge from the event: employee engagement. The edays team exhibited at the Festival of Work, and we’ve had a busy few weeks since following up with all of the great connections we made
CIPD Festival of Work: focusing on workplace flexibility
Earlier this month, the edays team attended and exhibited at the annual CIPD Festival of Work in London, where we met with a host of business leaders and HR professionals to talk about all things absence, time and leave management (you can read our full recap of the event here). In this blog, we wanted
Key takeaways from the CIPD Festival of Work
The edays team spent a lively and exciting two days exhibiting at the CIPD Festival of Work at the London Olympia this week. The event welcomed more than 10,000 delegates, and we met a whole host of business leaders and HR professionals from some fantastic organisations. As the name suggests, the event was a celebration
What is the impact of bank holidays on employee productivity?
The impact of bank holidays on the economy has long been a topic of debate among economists and finance experts. There’s sufficient data to suggest that additional time off boosts spending, but what is the impact on employee productivity? With May offering workers a jam-packed month of bank holidays, thanks to the additional day given
Employee wellbeing is not just about a people-led approach – it must also be data-led
By Katrina Bennett, People Director at edays Ask staff what they want from you as an employer, and someone might jokingly say a 200% pay rise and to work on alternate Wednesdays. But if you really ask them—and they believe you are sincere in wanting to know—what they want is to feel they are being
Are flexible bank holiday policies the key to cultural inclusivity?
With diversity and inclusivity ever at the forefront of people’s minds, organisations are constantly looking for new initiatives and ways to promote this in the workplace. One initiative that is gaining popularity is the idea of a ‘pick and mix’ or flexible bank holiday policy, which allow employees to decide whether they take annual leave
Beating burnout: The key is managing absence
It may have been around for a long time, but burnout is certainly a hot topic right now. Thanks to its prevalence, largely brought about by the blurring of work and home life during the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more employers are looking for ways to keep burnout at bay. Especially considering 70% of surveyed
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