health & wellbeing

Almost two in three (64%) people who need to be physically present at work can’t afford to take sick leave, according to a new study. The research by Ciphr,...

If every worker relying on statutory sick pay (SSP) received a higher rate of employer sick pay from day one, the UK would benefit from a boost of up...

Schneider Electric has introduced a family benefit scheme for more than 3,500 employees in the UK and Ireland (UK&I) as part of its ambition to become “the most caring...

XPO is offering extra support for staff suffering a miscarriage or still birth in the UK and Ireland (UK&I). The sustainable transport and logistics company, which has around 5,000...

Nearly seven in 10 (69%) disabled staff are being paid less than £15 per hour, new analysis has found. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) discovered that among employees without...

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service employees have become qualified mental health first aiders (MHFA). The staff members completed a two-day training course, which involved learning about symptoms and signs...

University Hospital Ayr in Scotland has opened a new wellbeing centre for employees, which aims to “help mitigate the emotional, physical and personal challenges that staff can face”. Offering...

Tesco has introduced a virtual GP service for more than 300,000 workers as part of its investment in employee wellbeing. The supermarket chain, which is the largest private-sector employer...

UK employers are facing soaring private medical insurance (PMI) premiums, according to Aon. The global professional services company has warned that PMI rate rises are averaging 18.8%, compared to...

It’s well understood that, in addition to company reputation and particulars within an advertised role, one of the main deciding factors for jobseekers is a company’s rewards and benefits...