Working shifts of over 12 hours has been linked to a heightened risk of burnout, job dissatisfaction, and intention to leave among hospital nurses.

Empathy and setting short-term goals for workers are two of the key ways employers can motivate their staff in the workplace, latest research reveals.

One in four people seeking guidance on their pensions also seek advice on managing money, benefits and debt.

Over a third (39%) of employers feel work-life balance has the biggest influence on staff morale.

Employers facing lengthy staff sickness absences can now refer employees to the fully operational Fit for Work (FfW) health service.

Over a third (37%) of working mothers believe homeworking is the most valued form of flexible working.

Over a third (36%) of FTSE 100 CEOs received no salary increase during 2015, up from a quarter in 2014.

A quarter of staff (24%) who cycle into work arrive feeling motivated - higher than any other common form of commuting.

Cancer accounts for almost a third (29%) of all long-term sickness claims paid in the past year, latest claims data from Unum reveals.

Almost a quarter (23%) of employees would not tell their boss the true reason for being absent from work because they are afraid of being judged.