health & wellbeing

Amazon has revealed plans to increase pay rates for frontline operations staff in the UK from this month as part of a £170 million investment in wages. Depending on...

C-Suite executives can set an example in promoting employee wellbeing to benefit organisational goals as data suggests lower depression, higher productivity, and greater job satisfaction than other employees. According...

Wellbeing benefits are becoming increasingly popular among employees, with 83% of businesses reporting an increase in demand for them. As a result, more than seven in 10 (71%) of...

New research has highlighted discrepancies in paternity provisions for UK fathers. A study by Reassured, which surveyed 250 new dads, showed that one in six (17.1%) were able to...

Sands is urging employers to boost support for staff impacted by pregnancy and baby loss. The charity made the call to coincide with Baby Loss Awareness Week, which this...

Almost two-thirds (64%) of UK employees believe their wellbeing is low, a study has revealed. Research by Alight found that the main causes of stress were personal finances and...

AXA has unveiled a new employee health and wellbeing programme which aims to support its 110,000-strong global workforce. The insurer and asset manager’s ‘We Care’ scheme includes new policies...

Sodexo Engage has rebranded as Pluxee UK, the company has announced today (5 October). According to the employee benefits and engagement provider, the new identity “mirrors both its present...

Merck has launched a fertility benefits programme for employees, offering financial support to cover the cost of any related treatments from this month (October). The science and technology business...

Artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots use computer software and pre-programmed algorithms which aim to mimic human responses and thought. While AI use will no doubt increase as the technology...