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ArticleMolton Brown to give staff paid day off for mental health
Beauty brand Molton Brown is to give its office-based, production and store staff a paid day off this month for their mental health.
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ArticleExclusive: LKAB introduces cancer support for UK staff
The industrial minerals division of LKAB has introduced specialist cancer support for its 250 UK employees.
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ArticleEmployee wellbeing is main priority for UK HR professionals over the next year
Employee wellbeing is the main priority for UK HR professionals over the next 12 months, according to research by WorkBuzz.
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ArticleAO becomes endometriosis-friendly employer
Greater Manchester-headquartered retailer AO has become an endometriosis-friendly employer as part of a pledge to support its employees who are impacted by endometriosis.
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ArticleAvara Foods accredited as menopause-friendly employer
Food supplier Avara Foods has become an accredited menopause-friendly employer as part of its ongoing commitment to workplace inclusivity and its people centric culture.
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Article71% report increased employee demand for wellbeing benefits over last year
Seven in 10 (71%) employers have seen increased employee demand for wellbeing benefits over the past year.
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Article26% of employees with a disability have asked for workplace adjustments
Just over a quarter (26%) of UK and global employees who disclosed their disability or condition to their employer have asked for workplace adjustments, according to research by Deloitte.
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ArticleGovernment publishes Get Britain Working White Paper
The government has published its Get Britain working white paper in order to tackle the root causes behind why people are not working and joining up help and support based on people’s needs.
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ArticleYouth Sport Trust receives menopause-friendly accreditation
National children’s charity Youth Sport Trust has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation due to its environment in which symptoms are recognised, discussed and managed.
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ArticleUK private medical insurance costs expected to increase by 12.6% in 2024
UK private medical insurance costs are expected to increase by 12.6% in 2024, according to research by global advisory, broking and solutions firm Willis Towers Watson (WTW).
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ArticleJust 31% of employees engage with workplace health and wellbeing programmes
Despite 87% of employees taking responsibility for their own wellbeing, only 31% said they engage with workplace programmes, according to research by HCML.
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ArticleSleeping positions could influence success and earnings
Research has revealed that sleeping positions could influence success and earnings, with one position being particularly popular among high earners.
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ArticleUniversity of Manchester becomes endometriosis-friendly employer
Source: Shutterstock / 2374645977 Credit: Alastair Wallace University of Manchester, health board NHS Western Isles and health, community and youth services provider Metro Charity have become endometriosis-friendly employers. Run by charity Endometriosis UK, the scheme offers employers that want to tackle taboos around menstrual health and endometriosis ...
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Article78% of organisations have increased absenteeism due to long-term sickness
Source: Shutterstock / 2157071507 Three-quarters (78%) of organisations have experienced increased absenteeism due to workforce long-term sickness, according to research from Barnett Waddingham. The independent consultancy surveyed 301 HR directors and C-Suite business leaders in UK employers, finding that a third (34%) of respondents have seen a ...
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ArticleAmgen receives menopause-friendly employer accreditation
Source: From Amgen Biotechnology firm Amgen has been awarded menopause-friendly employer accreditation as part of its aim to ensure all of its employees feel valued and understood. Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the ...
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Article37% of employers do not offer enough health and wellbeing benefits for overseas staff
More than one-third (37%) of international employers admitted that they do not offer enough health and wellbeing benefits for employees based outside of the UK, according to new research by Towergate Employee Benefits. In its latest research, the specialist health and wellbeing advice and solutions firm found ...
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ArticleHSBC UK to introduce free fertility checks
International bank HSBC UK has announced that it will introduce free fertility checks as part of its UK employee healthcare plan from January 2025. Announced during National Fertility Awareness Week (4-8 November), the aim of the checks is to give the bank’s employees an understanding of their ...
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ArticleScotRail becomes endometriosis-friendly employer
Source: From Shutterstock / 698624737 Scottish train network ScotRail has become an endometriosis-friendly employer scheme as part of its pledge to support its employees impacted by the condition. Through the scheme, which is run by charity Endometriosis UK, the employer will improve its support for its affected ...
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ArticleTransUnion UK pledges to become menopause-friendly employer
TransUnion UK, a global information, insights and credit reference agency, has pledged to become a menopause-friendly employer to build on existing support for employees. Its commitment enables the agency to access Menopause Friendly’s monthly webinars on menopause-friendly employer accreditation pillars, specialist masterclasses, access to a library of ...
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Article96% of organisations do not have cancer specific policies
Almost all (96%) of HR managers said their organisations do not have cancer specific policies, according to research by Working With Cancer. The social enterprise, which surveyed 204 HR managers and produced the report in conjunction with the Institute for Employment Studies (IES), also found that just ...