health & wellbeing

New research has shown that individuals between the ages of 50 and 64 are more inclined to take sick leave from work than any other age group. Conducted by...

Professor Dame Carol Black, one of the pioneers of today's approach to workplace wellbeing, has been given a rare honour in this year’s New Year’s Honours list. Black wrote the...

B&Q will be awarding pay rises to employees from January 2024, increasing hourly rates to £11.31 as part of a £4 million investment. At the same time, the DIY...

More than one in two (53%) of UK employees have worked while on annual leave in the past 12 months, a new study has found. These people spent an...

Parents and carers are in line for new working rights from 6 April 2024, it has been confirmed. The date was set for a number of family friendly regulations...

Employers are failing to adequately support grieving employees at work, with one in seven people (15%) not offered any help at all following a bereavement. The study by MetLife...

The retail industry has ranked highest for supporting employee wellness in the UK. A study by Until found that the financial services and higher education sectors came second and...

Employers are increasing their investment in benefits technology platforms to support employees’ health and financial wellbeing through the cost-of-living crisis, new research has revealed. A study by Buck and...

BNP Paribas Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) UK has gained menopause friendly accreditation for its commitment and progress in supporting the wellbeing of its workforce. The financial services provider, which...

Preparing for the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation is the key focus for HR professionals gearing up for the start of a new calendar year, research has...