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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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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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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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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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ArticleNHS staff to receive free fitness and wellbeing support via app
Staffordshire and Stoke Integrated Care Board, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, North Bristol NHS Trust, Clarendon Lodge Medical Practice, Northamptonshire Primary Care Training Hub and NI Ambulance Service HSS Trust are among the NHS trusts and organisations that have given staff free access to fitness, nutrition and mental wellbeing support via an app.
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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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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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ArticleRenault Group launches global health programme for all employees
Renault Group has introduced a universal healthcare programme designed to guarantee its employees around the world equal access to care.
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ArticleHastings Direct hosts annual employee wellbeing festival
Hastings Direct has hosted its annual wellbeing festival, designed to bring employees together to learn about available wellbeing support and benefits.
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ArticleTesco enhances employee wellbeing offering
Tesco has enhanced its employee wellbeing offering.
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ArticleEstate and letting agents are UK’s unhealthiest jobs
A survey has revealed the UK’s unhealthiest jobs, with estate and letting agents taking the top spot.
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Article148.9 million working days lost to sickness or injury in 2024
The sickness absence rate for 2024 was found to be 2%, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points from 2.3% in 2023, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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ArticleHR professionals have highest rate of absence in UK workforce
HR professionals have the highest absenteeism rate across the UK workforce, according to data by Employment Hero.
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ArticleAccess to remote psychological services rises 61% year-on-year
Access to remote psychological services has increased by 61% compared to 2023, according to insurer LV=’s 2024 claims report.
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Article40% of UK employees say workplace concerns impact their wellbeing
Two-fifths (40%) of UK employees workplace concerns have impacted their wellbeing, according to research by Reward Gateway | Edenred.
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ArticleKeepmoat enters partnership to support employee mental health
Keepmoat has announced that it has entered a partnership to support the wellbeing and mental health of its employees.