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By Beth Timmins
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The news that dating app Bumble is to close its offices for a week to allow its staff to recover from collective burnout has pushed the issue of worker stress into the limelight.
But the disruption and uncertainty caused by the Covid pandemic over the past 15 months has led workers at many companies to feel stressed and exhausted.
Daily life has been uprooted and the lines between work and leisure blurred.
So how have workers coped when they are feeling burnt out? I try to keep work and time off separated
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Trade unions have urged bosses to let workers finish early so they can watch England take on Germany on Tuesday.
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) says employers should talk to their staff and make arrangements for the 5pm kick-off.
Millions are expected to head to pubs across the country for the game but industry experts predict that pint sales will still be hampered by Covid restrictions.
The TUC says flexible working has many benefits for companies such as cutting down on absenteeism and raising productivity.
It added that the rise in home working will mean many employees will already be at home.
It’s a question a lot of employers are asking themselves at the moment. In January 2021, the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy published its response to a consultation on how employees who are survivors of domestic abuse can be supported in the workplace. The response stated that the Government would consult on changes to employment rights to support survivors of domestic abuse, such as strengthening the right to work flexibly. The response was accompanied by an open letter to all employers from the UK Business Minister with a call to action to take steps to support employees. Various organisations (such as the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Business in the Community) have also prepared guidance for employers in an attempt to shine a spotlight on the issue.
Wimbledon fans warned not to cheer at goals as spectators set to watch England vs Germany on their phones
Trades Union Congress is urging employers to institute a half day on Tuesday to allow workers to watch the match
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Fans at Wimbledon have been told they can watch the England-Germany Euro 2020 match on their mobile phones on Tuesday - but they will not be allowed to cheer at the football.
Tennis stars may find themselves playing in front of a few distracted fans and empty seats at 5pm on Tuesday.
The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (AELTC) has confirmed that Wimbledon ticket holders will be able to use their electronic tickets to exit and re-enter the stadium.