Rising youth mental health crisis sparks calls for workplace action
Those in their early 20s are more likely to be absent from work due to ill health than older workers, according to new data from the Resolution Foundation The...
Read moreDetailsThose in their early 20s are more likely to be absent from work due to ill health than older workers, according to new data from the Resolution Foundation The...
Read moreDetailsThe digital health app is targeted at companies without substantial budgets for traditional medical insurance, but want to take measures to improve the health and wellbeing of staff. Key...
Read moreDetailsEmployers in the UK could face legal action under disability discrimination laws if they fail to implement reasonable adjustments for menopausal women, as outlined in new guidance by the...
Read moreDetailsAround 52% of working couples rely on both earnings for expenses, highlighting the financial impact of sickness or accidents preventing people from working. LV= emphasises in its second Reaching...
Read moreDetailsThe government has named 524 businesses for failing to meet minimum wage requirements, resulting in nearly £16 million in unpaid wages for over 172,000 workers. The companies have paid...
Read moreDetailsNew findings from Moneyhub Payments indicate that 1 in 10 UK adults have missed a utility bill payment in the past six months, underscoring the necessity for more adaptable...
Read moreDetailsClose Brothers' latest report highlights that despite escalating cost-of-living concerns among employees, financial wellbeing remains a low priority for many UK companies. According to the survey, employees' top concerns...
Read moreDetailsNearly 86% of UK jobseekers have missed a job interview without notice, according to Indeed. According to a UK survey of 1,500 companies and employed people, 75% of employees...
Read moreDetailsThree out of ten working parents say they needed help paying for daycare, and almost four out of ten say their employers could help with living expenses, according to...
Read moreDetailsAddressing mental health in the workplace demands a comprehensive and multifaceted approach. It’s essential that business leaders recognise that the wellbeing of the entire workforce, including employees, contractors, and...
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Return-to-office mandates are a topic that’s generating plenty of heat in the media, but how closely do the headlines match workplace reality?
In this episode, one of a three-part series of 10-minute podcasts, hosts Claire Churchard and Steve Herbert discuss data that shows remote or home working is on the rise.
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