All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 4
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ArticleStroke survivor settles discrimination case for £100,000
A construction site manager who lost his job after he suffered two strokes has settled his disability and age discrimination case against his former employer.
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ArticleCardiff Council commits to becoming Endometriosis Friendly Employer
Cardiff Council has joined the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, pledging to support staff affected by the condition.
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ArticleManchester named as UK’s holiday sickie hotspot
Something for the weekend: Manchester has been named as the UK’s holiday sickie hotspot, according to research by printing firm Instantprint.
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Article34% of British workers do not use their workplace health benefits
One-third (34%) of British workers admitted they do not use their workplace health benefits, according to new research from Simplyhealth.
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AnalysisCan health and wellbeing fairs raise benefits awareness among staff?
Health and wellbeing benefits fairs can help staff fully understand and utilise the resources available to them.
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Case StudiesUniversity of Huddersfield boosts benefits awareness through annual wellbeing fairs
University of Huddersfield aims to increase awareness of its benefits through its annual wellbeing benefit fairs.
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ArticleDisability discrimination cases jump 41% in a year
The number of disability discrimination cases received by Acas for early conciliation from employment tribunals increased by 40.7% in 2024-25.
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AnalysisHow can employers support employees’ fertility journeys?
Many employees will go through the pain of struggling to conceive or infertility at some point during their lives, so how can employers support them?
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ArticleAlmost half of hospitality managers and employees have poor work-life balance
Almost half of hospitality managers and employees admitted that they have a poor work-life balance, according to a new study from UK charity Hospitality Action.
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AnalysisWhat is workplace menopause support?
With growing awareness of how debilitating the menopause can be for women, employers are looking at how they can support those affected.
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ArticleFour-day week study shows benefits to health
A four-day working week with no reduction in pay has been found to have a positive impact on workers’ mental and physical health.
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ArticleLong-term sickness costs UK organisations £20,735 per worker
MetLife UK research has found long-term sickness costs UK organisations £20,735 per employee.
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ArticleWork stress continues to affects most generations for second consecutive year
Stress at work has been found to be the health and wellbeing issue affecting most generations of staff for the second consecutive year, according to research by industry body Group Risk Development (Grid).
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ArticleSenior recruiter sacked after cardiac arrest receives £188,000 tribunal award
A senior recruiter has been awarded almost £188,000 after being sacked over health issues.
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AnalysisHow reward and benefits can support diversity, equity and inclusion strategies
An inclusive benefits offering should be flexible, clearly defined, personalised and meet the needs of different life stages and demographics.
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Ferring Pharmaceuticals
The benefits available to Ferring Pharmaceuticals employees in the UK include private medical insurance and a family-building programme.
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Article47% of employers see increased productivity when employees’ health and wellbeing is supported
Almost half (47%) of employers reported increased productivity when their employees’ health and wellbeing is supported, according to new research by Group Risk Development (Grid).
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ArticleCoventry Building Society and Aviva among the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2025
Coventry Building Society, Aviva and Hilton have been named some of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2025.
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Case StudiesCoventry Building Society prioritises employee wellbeing regardless of budget
Coventry Building Society believes that looking after its employees’ wellbeing is just as important as looking after its customers.
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AnalysisHow can employers create a low-cost wellbeing strategy?
Employers do not need to have a large wellbeing budget, they just need to be smart in terms of how it is spent.