Most frequently asked questions during February include queries about Ramadan and dismissals on the grounds of ill health.
Wellbeing
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Half of adults globally set to be obese or overweight by 2050, warns shocking new study
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonMore than half of adults globally and a third of children and adolescents will be overweight or experiencing obesity by...
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A third of NHS doctors (35%) are so tired that their ability to treat patients is impaired, according to a report from the Medical Defence Union.
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Parliamentarians come together in a new APPG to discuss how work, and workplaces, can be better used to make us healthier.
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More and more people, both men and women, say they understand the challenges women face around endometriosis, yet it can...
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The UK’s finance leaders are stressed and overworked, a survey has concluded, with more than half (56%) saying they work...
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A third of workers aged 55 and over (32%) have taken time off sick with poor mental health, with older...
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Low pay, poor working conditions, air pollution and insecure housing all harm people’s mental health, a report has suggested, whereas...
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Fostering a culture of openness and awareness, promoting healthy lifestyle choices and, crucially, ensuring managers are well-educated and well-trained can...
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Investing in people’s health, both physical and mental, is a key way the government will be able to stimulate sustained...
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With Ramadan approaching, Stephen Simpson provides a five-point checklist for employers on how to support employees observing religious festivals.
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Bullying in the workplace bullying affects not only the employee’s sleep but their partner’s too, according to research.
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People working in public-facing roles should be trained to have conversations about physical and mental health with customers.
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Access to flexible working, paid ‘wellness days’, and health insurance or physical wellness programmes are employees' top priorities.
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