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1 in 3 employees experience microaggressions and discriminatory behaviour
A study conducted by Mental Health First Aid England has unveiled a troubling snapshot of workplace culture and microaggressions in the United Kingdom. The research, based on responses from 2,000 employees, indicates that nearly one-third of workers (31%) have...
28% rise in long-term sickness from back problems
In a recent report by health and safety experts at Blue Trolley, workers have been cautioned against ignoring the risks associated with back problems, which have seen a staggering 28 percent increase from 2019. The rise in cases has resulted in a substantial economic...
Over a third of workers have experienced ‘imposter syndrome’
A survey conducted by Reed.co.uk, revealed the high prevalence of 'imposter syndrome' among workers, with 40 percent admitting to grappling with self-doubt in their abilities at some point during their career. The findings, released just ahead of National Careers...
The most stressful jobs in the UK
In a recent study conducted by personal injury experts at Claims.co.uk, the human health and social work industry has emerged as the most stressful sector in the UK. Analysing data from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the study investigated the number of...
More unemployed in their 20s due to sickness than those in 40s
A recent report from the Resolution Foundation has revealed a significant shift in the age demographic of individuals not working due to ill health. Contrary to historical trends, the study indicates that people in their early 20s are now more likely to be unemployed...
UK loses 150 million working days due to lack of health support
New data from affordable healthcare provider Benenden Health indicates that the United Kingdom is losing a staggering 150 million working days each year due to poor women's health and a lack of suitable support in the workplace. The findings, released in collaboration...
The UK’s top 10 stressful industries
In a recent study conducted by personal injury experts at Claims.co.uk, the human health and social work industry has emerged as the most stressful sector in the UK. The study analysed data from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to determine the number of...
‘Apathetic’ employees skipping work
In the wake of the pandemic, companies are grappling with a notable increase in the number of "apathetic" and mentally unwell employees failing to show up for work, according to leading employment lawyer Nick Hurley. Charles Russell Speechlys, where Mr. Hurley serves...
What are the UK’s most stressful industries?
In a recent study conducted by personal injury experts at Claims.co.uk, the stress landscape within various industries in the United Kingdom has been unveiled, shedding light on the most challenging workplaces for employees. The analysis, based on Health and Safety...
Five locations where employees experience the least stress in the UK
In a recent study conducted by The Calculator Site, five locations in the United Kingdom have been identified as having the least stressed employees, based on the mean number of annual paid overtime hours per person. The research aimed to pinpoint areas least likely...
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Amanda Childs: Overcoming cognitive overload in the modern workplace
In today's dynamic business landscape, the challenges faced by professionals are multifaceted and demanding, says Amanda Childs. As we deal with the rapid evolution of technology, shifting human needs and pervasive economic uncertainty, the working world can be a very...
Kate Palmer: Five ways HR can support staff affected by the conflict in the Middle East
The headlines and images coming out of Israel and Gaza over the last few days have been horrific, and this is a conflict that stirs up passionate feelings on all sides. In these turbulent and distressing times, employers need to be mindful of staff members who are...
Cary Cooper: Britain’s employers must remain committed to health and wellbeing
Britain has a workplace wellbeing problem. Recent figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that a record 2.5 million people are unable to work due to long-term illness – a figure driven in large part by stress, depression and anxiety, says Cary...
Michael Kerrigan: How to manage workplace stress
As a nation we are struggling to manage workplace stress – a problem we should reflect on after April’s ‘Stress Awareness Month’, says Michael Kerrigan. A staggering one in five people surveyed said they felt unable to manage stress and pressure in the workplace,...
Niki Fuchs: Remote work: A health and wellbeing crisis that employers can no longer ignore
The landscape of work has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, largely driven by technological advancements and the pandemic which has only served to accelerate the shift towards flexible working, says Niki Fuchs. Employees around the globe have since...
Rosie Hyam: Five simple measures to prevent stress in the workplace
April marks Stress Awareness Month - an opportunity for businesses to reflect on the practices in place to prevent stress in the workplace, says Rosue Hyam. During the pandemic, work-related stress became a real problem for businesses in the UK, with stress,...
Eugene Farrell: Why HR and EAPs need to pull together to shore up mental health
In 2003, Employee Assistance Programmes were being offered by around 3,100 UK employers, meaning they were available to an estimated 4.9 million employees, outlines Eugene Farrell. Now, around 105,275 employers offer an EAP to 24.45 million employees. EAPs have become...
Kate Cleminson: Beating burnout – how can employers help?
In January, New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern announced she was resigning as prime minister because she no longer had "enough in the tank" to lead after six turbulent years in power. Ardern admitted that leading the nation through the Covid-19 pandemic and the...
Ian Moore: HR burnout – is it about to impact your team?
The past few years have been tough on HR professionals. There has been the pandemic-driven remote working to navigate, the impact of Brexit on recruitment, and now we have an impending new bill that could overhaul all the employee regulations we have become used to,...
Gabriella Rosen Kellerman & Christine Carter: Why parents need support from workplaces now more than ever
Working parents are struggling, stress Gabriella Rosen Kellerman and Christine Carter, calling for greater support. Day by day, hour by hour, working parents are just barely piecing things together at home and work. A representative vignette: one afternoon, a parent...
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