Stay woke on trans-employees rights
Society has seen a shift whereby it has become more acceptable for people to live as their authentic selves.There are approximately£200, 000-500, 000 trans people in the UK today. As […] more»
health and wellbeing
Critical illnesses costing UK employers 15.2bn in lost productivity every year
Research has found that the impact of cancer, MS, strokes and coronary heart disease on workers have a combined impact on productivity of 15.2bn. more»
Micro business workers are less likely to experience stress in the workplace
UK micro business employees have the lowest levels of stress according to new research from staff benefits platform Perkbox, with under half (45%) reporting this. more»
How can I encourage employees to make healthy food choices in the workplace
Employers with a staff canteen should ensure they are providing balanced and healthy meal choices at lunch time; these are proven to provide a sustained energy source that prevents fatigue and allows employees to work productively throughout the day. more»
How employers can spot depression in the workplace and approach the situation
As a good manager, it has become an essential skill to be able to identify and provide support when someone is experiencing such issues such as depression. more»
The hidden workforce: How to protect your lone workers
There are over six million lone workers in the UK which represents about 20% of the UK workforce. They represent the hidden? workforce that is under-represented in an office they rarely frequent. more»
How to create a biophilic office environment and bring nature into your workplace?
Helping small business owners incorporate nature into their company, David Peck, managing director at Markwell Peck, explains how to create a biophilic office environment that can boost employee wellbeing. more»
Employers notice a shift in attitudes towards staff mental health issues
Over the last two years, business leaders have noticed a rise of employees who come forward with mental health issues. A new survey by the Institute of Directors (IoD) reveals that four in ten directors have been approached by staff regarding their mental wellbeing. more»
The lost generation at greatest risk of harm: What we can learn about mental health from millennials
Staff rarely feel sorry for their line managers, so employees will be shocked to learn that the forgotten generation when it comes to taking active steps to protect their mental health are those in mid-ranking or senior managerial positions. more»
“Shocking” increase of UK employees working while ill
According to new research, this year employers have observed a "shocking" increase of staff working while ill, or "presenteeism". more»
