health & wellbeing

Employers are being urged to offer more maternity protection to women after new research revealed that more than half (52%) have faced some type of discrimination when pregnant, on...

While the law is very clear on the rights employees have to time off and pay when a child is born, it is a bit more fluid when it...

Employers and employees might both gain from using an intermediary to source employee benefits, according to Grid. The industry body for the group risk sector warns that keeping up...

Joe Wicks has entered the employee benefits market with the launch of The Body Coach for Work. The digital-first fitness app, which was first introduced to consumers in 2020,...

The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill is expected to receive royal assent within the week, moving a step closer to becoming UK law. Having passed its final stage in...

Employers should introduce support for working carers before the Carer’s Leave Act 2023 comes into effect next year, according to Towergate Health and Protection. The health and wellbeing provider...

STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) employees believe job security is more important than a pay rise, new research has revealed. According to a market survey by STEM staffing...

Firefighters are calling for 12 months of fully paid maternity leave in a letter to the Local Government Association. According to the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) National Women’s Committee,...

Organisations are constantly seeking innovative ways to motivate and engage their employees. Financial incentives and career advancement opportunities obviously play a crucial role. But there’s another tool that can...

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has teamed up with the government’s first menopause employment champion, Helen Tomlinson, to promote menopause-friendly workplaces. By joining forces, the CIPD...