For our 12 Days of Christmas countdown we look at the most interesting HR happenings over the last year

Carefully consider whether pay can or should be withheld if employees can't get to work

Stress, poor relations with managers, workplace bullying and mental heath were all contributing factors

In the UK 42% of marriages end in divorce, and HR has a key role to play in helping staff cope

More than a third of absences in the financial services sector have been due to mental ill health

How employers can reduce the cost of mental health absence and help their employees

Managers may unintentionally be creating a culture where staff are expected to always be available

While staffing levels are important, presenteeism creates a "false economy"

Only 12% of workers felt less stressed now compared with a year ago

Less than half (44%) of employers train their managers to handle short-term absence

Employees are calling for benefit providers to offer support and guidance for people with caring responsibilities

HR software should be customisable and easy to integrate, but legacy systems are getting in the way