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ArticleAllianz UK launches new domestic abuse policy for employees
Insurance firm Allianz UK has introduced a new domestic abuse policy as part of its commitment to recognise and respond to domestic abuse challenges experienced by employees.
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Article37% of British workers perceive economic concerns as biggest threat to their jobs
A third (37%) of British workers said they perceive economic concerns as the biggest threat to their jobs, according to new research from Axa Health.
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ArticleGovernment sets out statutory maternity, paternity and sick pay changes for 2026
The government has published the proposed 2026–27 rates for statutory maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and sick pay.
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ArticleBidvest Noonan introduces domestic violence policy and support framework
Facilities management services firm Bidvest Noonan has implemented a new domestic violence policy and support framework for its 27,000 UK and Ireland employees.
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Article47% say mental health conditions are one of main reasons for long-term sick leave
Nearly half (47%) of HR directors said that mental health conditions, such as stress, depression, and anxiety, are one of the main reasons for long-term sick leave, according to research from MetLife UK.
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ArticleFormer ward manager appeals unfair dismissal and disability discrimination
An employment appeal tribunal has found that a former ward manager at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust was right to appeal an unfair dismissal following a disciplinary investigation.
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ArticleUK has worst sick pay in Europe
The UK has been found to have the worst sick pay in Europe, according to research by Moorepay.
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ArticleA quarter of UK workplaces cite stress as one of top causes of short-term absence
A quarter (26%) of UK workplaces have cited stress as one of the top causes of short-term absences, according to research by Simplyhealth and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
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ArticleGovernment launches men’s health strategy
The government has launched a men’s health strategy across England to tackle physical and mental health challenges, and reduce inequalities.
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ArticleTribunal rules Amazon worker was not unfairly dismissed in health policy dispute
An employment tribunal has ruled that a former Amazon UK worker was not unfairly dismissed following a dispute around absence management policies.
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Article67% of employers invest in preventative healthcare to mitigate impact of rising costs
More than two thirds (67%) of employers are investing in preventative healthcare to tackle soaring medical inflation, according to research by Howden Employee Benefits.
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ArticleHolidayCottages.co.uk searches for joy seeker content creator
The joy seeker will be the face of HolidayCottages’ Happy Place campaign and visit the UK’s happiest destinations.
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ArticleNHS Charities Together and NHS England to invest £2.4 million in wellbeing support for staff
NHS Charities Together and NHS England have committed to invest £2.4 million as part of a programme to boost mental and physical wellbeing support for NHS staff.
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ArticleUK SMEs lose £29 billion annually to sickness
UK small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) lose £29 billion annually due to sickness-related productivity drops, according to research by Unum UK.
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ArticleGlobal health insurance costs projected to rise by 10.3% in 2026
Global health insurance costs have been found to be projected to rise by 10.3% next year, as healthcare inflation continues to increase, according to research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW).
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Article25% of staff say private medical insurance is benefit they most want in reward package
A quarter (25%) of UK employees said private medical insurance is the single most important benefit they want from their reward packages, yet only four in 10 employers offer this, according to research by Epassi UK.
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ArticleGovernment to join forces with employers to tackle ill-health
The government has announced that it will join forces with employers to tackle ill-health and keep Britain working.
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ArticleAverage medical trend cost rate forecast to drop to 12%
The average medical trend cost rate for 2026 has been forecast to decline to 12%, down from 17% in 2025, according to research by Aon.
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ArticleExclusive: 47% of HR directors say mental health conditions are main reason for long-term sick leave
Nearly half (47%) of HR directors said mental health conditions are one of the main reasons why employees take long-term sick leave, according to research from MetLife UK.
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Article57% of employers do not offer any domestic abuse support for staff
Employee Benefits poll: More than half (57%) of employers said they do not offer any domestic abuse support for staff, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.