Sunak focuses on mental health in bid to end ‘sick note culture’
Reforms to tighten up access to ill health benefits and end the current “sick note culture” have been unveiled by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today. In a speech, he...
Read moreDetailsReforms to tighten up access to ill health benefits and end the current “sick note culture” have been unveiled by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today. In a speech, he...
Read moreDetailsAlmost one in ten (9 percent) UK workers say their bosses remind them of former US president and The Apprentice host Donald Trump. The survey of employees from employee...
Read moreDetailsEmployers risk losing talent as research revealed 78 percent of UK employees pointed to high levels of stress as a key reason for leaving a job. Only salary was...
Read moreDetailsEmployees covered by death benefits, long-term disability income and critical illness increased again in 2023 as the group risk employee protection market continues to expand. Challenging economic conditions, such...
Read moreDetailsA third (34 percent) of employees around the globe feel artificial intelligence (AI) will have a positive impact on their role and the vast majority, 89 percent, feel confident...
Read moreDetailsGone are the days of reactive HR support systems and putting employee satisfaction on the back burner. Today, HR leaders are turning to technology, particularly AI-powered solutions, to cultivate...
Read moreDetailsWorking To Wellbeing has launched a neurodiversity work support programme to help manage the challenges neurodivergent people face in employment. With estimates suggesting that one in seven people are...
Read moreDetailsA trio of industry veterans have joined Gallagher’s benefits and HR consulting division in the UK to grow the business. John Deacon joins the division as head of corporate...
Read moreDetailsProvider Unum has been recognised with a gong for excellence in health and wellbeing at a 'best employers award' ceremony in the US. The award was unveiled at the...
Read moreDetailsFinancial services firm Quantum Advisory has launched a tailored employee benefits service for small to medium enterprise (SME) employers. Through the service, SMEs will be able to access advice...
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