Employers and workplace employee assistance programmes (EAPs) are more essential than ever in providing mental health support, new figures suggest. A survey of Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA UK)...
Read moreDetailsSPONSORED CONTENT What is the current state of the nation’s mental health? We have such a spread of individuals with varying mental health circumstances and demands. There have been...
Read moreDetailsAlmost half (49%) of UK workers believe a good social life significantly affects their mental health and overall job satisfaction, a Glassdoor analysis has found. The figures showed that...
Read moreDetailsSeven in 10 large employers are struggling to ensure their communications around health and wellbeing support are relevant to staff, new research has revealed. The study by Towergate Health...
Read moreDetailsMore than a third (34%) of employers would be more willing to consider introducing a four-day working week if staff attended the office on all those days. New research...
Read moreDetailsJust 11% of employees want to be in the office full time, while the remaining 89% want the option of working remotely. New research from Owl Labs found that...
Read moreDetailsMore than four in five (82%) UK employees are experiencing physical pain caused by workplace stress, a study has found. The findings from Equals Money showed that 90% of...
Read moreDetailsChannel 4 has introduced its first period policy to help staff manage their symptoms at work. The broadcaster is offering employees free period products in its offices, working environment...
Read moreDetailsAlmost three in 10 (29%) line managers are unaware of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) mental health guidelines that were introduced a year ago, rising to...
Read moreDetailsThousands of employees at 150 UK universities are striking again over pay, pension cuts and working conditions. Despite hopes of a resolution, University College Union (UCU) members – including...
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In this episode of Benefits Unboxed, co-hosts Claire Churchard, Carole Goldsmith and Steve Herbert explore the emotional and ethical pressures HR face today, from managing redundancies to implementing complex legislation. They discuss why HR’s own wellbeing may not be the first topic of conversation, the risks that poses to employers, and the practical steps businesses can take to better support the wellbeing of the people who support everyone else.
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