A fifth of bereaved employees (21%) would have liked more time off to manage and work through their grief.
Wellbeing
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The government is to roll out work coaches to enable more people out of work because of sickness or disability to regain access to employment.
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Employers need to be better at recognising, and supporting, the differing physical and mental health needs of women throughout their...
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Tennis players on the Women’s Tennis Association Tour are set to receive paid maternity leave in a landmark scheme supported by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the PIF.
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The government has defended its decision not to increase the rate of statutory sick pay (SSP) in its response to a consultation on proposed sick pay reforms in the Employment Rights Bill.
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Top 10 HR questions February 2025: Supporting employees observing Ramadan
by Brightmineby BrightmineMost frequently asked questions during February include queries about Ramadan and dismissals on the grounds of ill health.
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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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More and more people, both men and women, say they understand the challenges women face around endometriosis, yet it can...
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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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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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