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Ashleigh Webber

Ashleigh Webber

Ashleigh is a former editor of OHW+ and former HR and wellbeing editor at Personnel Today. Ashleigh's areas of interest include employee health and wellbeing, equality and inclusion and skills development. She has hosted many webinars for Personnel Today, on topics including employee retention, financial wellbeing and menopause support.

    • National living wage
    • Apprenticeships
    • Latest News

    Small businesses call for action on employment costs

    by Ashleigh Webber 10 Jun 2024
    by Ashleigh Webber 10 Jun 2024

    The Federation of Small Businesses has published its 'manifesto', highlighting what SMEs would like to see from the next government.

    • Latest News
    • Education - school
    • Learning & development

    Most think school does not prepare pupils for work

    by Ashleigh Webber 10 Jun 2024
    by Ashleigh Webber 10 Jun 2024

    Two-thirds of voters do not agree that school gives pupils the skills they need for work, according to a poll.

    • Police
    • Bullying and harassment
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion

    Misogyny and workload forcing Police Scotland officers to quit

    by Ashleigh Webber 6 Jun 2024
    by Ashleigh Webber 6 Jun 2024

    Police officers in Scotland are leaving in droves because of misogyny, heavy workloads, stress and pension changes.

    • Candidate experience
    • Latest News
    • Employer branding

    Ikea seeking paid workers for virtual Roblox store

    by Ashleigh Webber 6 Jun 2024
    by Ashleigh Webber 6 Jun 2024

    Ikea is recruiting 10 players to work in paid positions at its virtual store on gaming platform Roblox.

    • Latest News
    • Employment tribunals
    • Smoking in the workplace

    Employee sacked after blowing whistle on ‘sheesha cave’ wins £30k plus costs

    by Ashleigh Webber 6 Jun 2024
    by Ashleigh Webber 6 Jun 2024

    Tribunal finds a woman who blew the whistle on a 'sheesha cave' in an office was treated unfavourably.

    • Mental health conditions
    • Sickness absence management
    • Occupational Health

    Sickness absence seen as more acceptable than five years ago

    by Ashleigh Webber 5 Jun 2024
    by Ashleigh Webber 5 Jun 2024

    Employers are more likely than employees to agree that sickness absence is more acceptable now than it was five years ago.

    • Employment law
    • Discipline
    • Latest News

    TUC unfairly dismissed two employees after flawed investigation

    by Ashleigh Webber 5 Jun 2024
    by Ashleigh Webber 5 Jun 2024

    Two workers were unfairly dismissaed by the TUC after the deputy general secretary was involved in the dismissal and appeal process.

    • Carers
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    • Mental health

    Lib Dems pledge mental health checks at key life stages

    by Ashleigh Webber 4 Jun 2024
    by Ashleigh Webber 4 Jun 2024

    The Lib Dems have pledged to fund mental health checks to reduce levels of long-term sickness.

    • Police
    • Stress
    • Latest News

    Met Police’s actions contributed to officer’s suicide, coroner rules

    by Ashleigh Webber 4 Jun 2024
    by Ashleigh Webber 4 Jun 2024

    A Met Police officer died by suicide after the actions of her employer contributed to the decline in her mental health, an inquest has found.

    • Latest News
    • Political elections
    • Skills shortages

    Conservatives propose annual cap on work visas

    by Ashleigh Webber 4 Jun 2024
    by Ashleigh Webber 4 Jun 2024

    Rishi Sunak has pledged to introduce an annual cap on work and family visas if the Conservatives retain power.

    • Stress
    • Hospitality
    • Mental health conditions

    Frontline workers’ mental health in decline

    by Ashleigh Webber 29 May 2024
    by Ashleigh Webber 29 May 2024

    The mental health of frontline workers has worsened since the pandemic, with many taking their stress home with them.

    • Obesity
    • Wellbeing and health promotion
    • Occupational Health

    One in six employees ‘addicted’ to ultra-processed foods

    by Ashleigh Webber 24 May 2024
    by Ashleigh Webber 24 May 2024

    One in six UK employees are 'addicted' to ultra-processed foods, which have a negative effect on their mood and cognitive function. 

    • Fit for Work
    • OH service delivery
    • Return to work and rehabilitation

    Call for universal OH access in general election manifestos

    by Ashleigh Webber 23 May 2024
    by Ashleigh Webber 23 May 2024

    The Society of Occupational Medicine is urging major political parties to commit to introducing universal access to occupational health.

    • Employment law
    • Latest News
    • Political elections

    What does the general election mean for employment law?

    by Ashleigh Webber 23 May 2024
    by Ashleigh Webber 23 May 2024

    Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a General Election on 4 July 2024. What does it mean for employment law?

    • Latest News
    • Inflation
    • Pay settlements

    Pay awards and inflation continue to diverge

    by Ashleigh Webber 22 May 2024
    by Ashleigh Webber 22 May 2024

    Pay awards continue to run well above inflation in April 2024, but there are signs settlements are dropping.

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