Wellbeing
Burnout | 3 in 5 HR pros consider switching careers as workload pressures mount
New research suggests HR professionals are reaching breaking point, revealing how three in five (62%)...
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Key to wellbeing | Timpson expands employee mental health support with personalised therapy scheme
The retailer is looking to make wellbeing support more accessible and effective for its workforce...
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'Psychological strain' | HR teams are struggling, and too few feel supported, major wellbeing report finds
New research paints a concerning picture of the mental health challenges facing the HR profession...
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Equality Act | WFH refusal for employee with agoraphobia was disability discrimination, tribunal rules
A council unlawfully discriminated against a housing officer with agoraphobia after refusing to reinstate...
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'Broken system' | Fit note reform trial could reshape absence management - but employers seek clarity on their role
Government plans to overhaul the fit note system could change how employers manage sickness absence,...
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'Legal & moral obligation' | Amid growing heatwave risks, should the UK have a maximum working temperature?
The UK should consider introducing a legal maximum temperature for workplaces to protect employees as...
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'Significant business risk' | 17 million days lost to mental health absences - HR urged to stop staff reaching crisis point
Nearly half of HR Directors and senior decision makers say mental health conditions are now among the...
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'Concerning picture' | Health & safety seen as 'box-ticking exercise' by more than half of HR pros
New data exposes the hidden scale of workplace injury suppression and the financial toll workers are...
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Mental Health Awareness Week | Employers risk losing young talent unless mental health support starts from day one, MHFA England warns
High stress, poor mental health, and quitting risk among 18 -24-year-olds as early-career...
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'Shielded' | BBC accused of 'cover-up' over alleged assault on female colleague by presenter
Broadcaster accused of failing to act on allegations that a male presenter violently assaulted a female...
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Shuttles | Demand for workplace transport surges as women seek harassment-free commutes
Experts suggest workplace shuttle services help protect the safety of women at risk of harassment on...
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'Criminal behaviour' | Pride event organisers face civil claims risk over CEO scandal, lawyer warns
Employment lawyer warns Pride in London could face civil action and deeper scrutiny over how alleged...
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'Make a difference' | Employers urged to step up support for staff facing domestic abuse
Five years on from Domestic Abuse Act, campaigners say firms must provide support training...
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'They have a duty' | More than 6 million UK managers don't have mental health training
New research reveals 6.1m UK workers with line management responsibility are not prepared for conversations...
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'More than policy' | The Very Group gains menopause friendly accreditation
The Very Group, which operates digital retailers Very and Littlewoods, has been accredited as a menopause...
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Keep Britain Working | TfL joins government review to tackle sickness absence
TfL joins Gov scheme as figures show nearly 419,000 sick days and rising long-term health concerns among...
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‘Responsible employer’ | Waitrose defends sacking worker who confronted Easter egg shoplifter
The retailer has faced calls to reinstate a worker who was sacked for tackling a shoplifter - but says...
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'Inspired' | National Lottery operator Allwyn gives parents of critically ill children 12 weeks' paid leave
Allwyn UK, operator of The National Lottery, has introduced a new policy to support colleagues in the...
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Culture change | 'Sickfluencers' online trend concerns HR, but employers urged not to make assumptions
A growing social media trend is raising fresh concerns for employers, as influencers share advice on...
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‘The extra mile’ | Lloyds Banking Group expands 'incredible' support for foster carer employees
One employee said becoming a foster carer has only been made possible because of the bank's 'incredible...
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