Tag: employee wellbeing
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Retail Abuse on the Rise: 70% of Workers Report Verbal or Behavioural Abuse from Customers
Overview: A Worrying Trend in Retail A recent survey, commissioned by Circle K, Maxol and MrPRICE Branded Bargains, shows a troubling pattern in today’s retail environment: up to 70% of retail workers have personally experienced abusive language or behaviour from customers during their shifts. The study, which interviewed 500 retail staff across various store formats,…
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Nurse Stabbed by Patient at Welsh Mental Health Unit: Staff Fear and Systemic Pressures
Overview A mental health nurse at a psychiatric care unit in Wales was stabbed by a patient who had schizophrenia. The shocking incident has heightened concerns about staff safety in mental health settings and left the nurse feeling fearful at work, even after a period of recovery. The attack underscores ongoing debates about staffing, safety…
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Back to Office in Singapore: Workers Demand Free Lunch, Flexi-Work, and Subsidised Commutes
Introduction: The RTO Mood in Singapore As Singapore firms press ahead with return-to-office (RTO) mandates, workers are navigating a mixed landscape of optimism and expectation. Recent polls show that while many employees are ready to return to the workplace, they also crave tangible perks and greater flexibility. The contrast between what workers want and what…
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Home Affairs sees decline in bullying perception in 2025: a moving trend toward a healthier workplace
Balanced progress amid ongoing challenges The 2025 staff survey for the Department of Home Affairs reveals a meaningful, though incomplete, improvement in the perception of bullying within the department. While the department still ranks among the higher-scoring units for negative workplace behavior, the year-over-year decrease in reported bullying incidents suggests that recent reforms are taking…
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Home Affairs bullying perception 2025 shows a clear decline
Introduction: A shift in perception within Home Affairs A recent staff survey indicates that the Department of Home Affairs has recorded a decline in the perceived level of bullying in 2025, marking a notable improvement from the previous year. While the department still grapples with a historically problematic issue, the trend suggests that changes in…