Healthcare

Over 90% of UK employees have attended work while sick, new research says

Presenteeism in the UK workforce is rising, with 93% of UK employees saying they have come into work despite being ill, according to new research from insurance company Canada Life.

Employers starting to “wise-up” to the importance of recording absence, research reveals

More than four in five employers (82%) actively record, monitor and manage absence, according to research published by Group Risk Development (GRiD) the trade body for the group risk industry.

George Osborne's Budget suggests the Government is serious about tackling sickness absence

Among the number of changes outlined in the recent Budget, it would have been easy to miss one potentially very significant announcement for businesses and HR professionals in particular: the...

Healthcare support workers want regulation and are prepared to pay for it, BJHCA survey finds

Healthcare support workers overwhelmingly back the recommendations about their role made in the Francis report into Mid-Staffordshire, according to a survey published today by the British Journal of...

Nearly half of people in the UK blame work commitments for lack of regular exercise

Some four in 10 people have blamed work commitments for their lack of participation in regular sport and exercise, finds a report published today from Nuffield Health and the London School of...

Workers expect bosses to cough up for sick leave

Half of employees assume their employer would pay them their full salary for at least three to six months if they faced a period of sickness absence, according to research published by Think tank...

Dealing with substance misuse in the workplace

Alcohol and drug misuse is recognised as a society-wide problem but employers don’t necessarily realise the impact it’s having on their workforce and their business.

Poor management means firms are 'pushing water uphill' when trying to improve wellbeing

By implementing a well thought-out health and wellbeing strategy, employers can benefit from lower staff turnover, reduced sickness absence and improved productivity and morale, according to a report...

Government's return to work support services must do more for people with cancer, says The Work Foundation

The Government must seize the opportunity to significantly improve the lives of people with long-term conditions such as cancer by supporting those ready to return to work, according to The Work...

Iain Duncan Smith: Ex-alcoholics and drug users can be “top employees”

Work and pensions secretary Iain Duncan Smith has unveiled schemes to help ex alcoholics and drug users back into employment.

Shrinking household incomes a risk for workers with musculoskeletal disorders, warns The Work Foundation

Millions of European workers are at risk of seeing their family incomes shrink and face premature retirement due to a lack of support for workers with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and inadequate...

Employees on sick leave to receive better support getting back into employment

Employees who have been out of work on sick leave will receive better support back into employment, thanks to the 'fit note guidance' advice service launched today.