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Absence audit | Tesla bosses make surprise visits to homes of workers on sick leave
This article covers news from a Tesla factory that dozens of employees on long-term sick leave received...
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#deskbreak | ASICS & Brian Cox launch campaign against the 'scary' impact of desk work on employee wellbeing
The 2024 study behind the #deskbreak campaign revealed when office workers added 15 minutes of movement...
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'Take it seriously' | EAP boss disappointed by lack of mental health mentions in PM's Labour conference speech
The EAP provider said the lack of mental health mentions from the PM was 'disappointing'...
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Wage growth | HR must 'be creative with benefits' as pay rises hit two-year low
This news piece looks at new data on UK wage growth slowing down, and what HR leaders can do to provide...
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Flexible working | Revealed: The top employers for working families
A charity committed to improving the lives of working families has announced its annual list of the top...
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'Naive optimism' | Bosses blind to mental health crisis as absenteeism soars
Nearly three-quarters of leaders believe their organisations are well-prepared to manage mental health...
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'Abuse of power' | Harrods' ex-owner Al Fayed accused of decades of sexual abuse against staff
The late billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed stands accused of decades of sex attacks on staff at the luxury...
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'We support family' | Deloitte UK equalises paid parenting leave
This article covers news from Deloitte UK about changes to their paid parental leave policies
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26 years old | EY responds after mother of deceased employee claims “wellbeing is sacrificed for productivity”
Ernst & Young (EY) released a statement Wednesday after mounting criticism of its work culture, following...
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'It's too much' | Pro footballers could strike over rising workload concerns
This article explores what HR can learn about employee wellbeing from a Premier League footballer, who...
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'It's draining' | Asda staff say 'irritating' in-store music causing them 'immense stress'
Asda employees say the music being played in stores is 'hindering concentration' and 'causing immense...
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Discrimination | Pregnant worker branded 'emotional & hormonal' wins £350k
This article looks at the results of an employment tribunal, regarding the treatment of a pregnant employee....
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'Basic rights' | Workers “cheated” out of £2bn paid holiday leave last year
New research shows that many UK employees aren't taking the full paid leave allowance they are legally...
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Blighty plight | UK ranks among worst countries for work-life balance
This article explores new analysis on the quality of work-life balance in the UK and other countries,...
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Health & wellbeing | Neurodivergent women 'urgently' need workplace support around menstrual health
In this piece, we explore the contents of a new report into the needs of neurodiverse women in the workplace,...
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'Empowering talent' | Equality watchdog reminds employers of their legal duties to disabled staff
This article covers news of updated guidance for employers on the legal responsibilities to support disabled...
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HR policies 'lagging' | Surge in workplace disability discrimination claims due to mental health epidemic
This article explores an analysis of Acas data, which shows a rising number of workplace disability discrimination...
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State of Wellbeing | 1 in 3 UK employees often think about leaving their company
This article explores new research into employee satisfaction and the number of UK employees wanting...
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Weighed at work | UK employees to have 'health MOTs' in the workplace
UK employees could be weighed at work under new workplace NHS 'health MOTs', including blood pressure,...
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‘I heard it on Corrie’ | First Bus worker calling female boss 'bint' was discriminatory, tribunal rules
An unfair dismissal tribunal has ruled that a former First Bus employee discriminated against his manager...
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