Long Covid adversely affecting older workers

Cases of self-reported long Covid are increasing economic inactivity among older workers, according to latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

NHS England encourages employers to adopt its menopause guidance

NHS England has launched new, transferable guidance to help women through menopause at work.

How HR can best support victims of domestic abuse  

The men's England football team kicked off their Qatar World Cup campaign with a thrilling win over Iran this week. While HR departments up and down the country are considering flexible working and...

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Unions and charities demand Statutory Sick Pay reforms

The Trades Union Congress (TUC), Unison and Business Disability Forum (BDF) are among a collection of unions and charities calling on government to reform Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) legislation.

Should HRDs call time on workplace booze culture?

Women in the armed forces have been threatened with disciplinary action and told to stop “sleeping around” after they reported sexual abuse according to a recent investigation by The Times.

The important role of HR as an instiller of joy

The role of HR is the most critical role in organisations today. While people leadership and management are a shared responsibility with peers, the main custodian of the people agenda, the translation...

Five ways to de-stress at work

While stress feels like a normal part of everyday life, many of us would prefer it wasn’t, and we find ourselves looking to combat its negative effects.

Co-op launches fertility leave policy for 60,000 employees

Co-op has rolled out its new fertility treatment policies for employees and their partners who are going through the process.

Redundancy fear leads women to hide IVF from employers

More than half (58%) of women don't disclose their IVF treatment to their employers out of fear for losing their jobs.

Government commits £6 million to disability support platform

The government has laid out plans to launch a £6.4 million online service designed to help employers better support disabled people and those with health conditions at work.

Six things to consider when creating menopause guidance

Menopause is why some people leave the workforce. What can businesses do to retain and attract this important talent pool?

Shifting the balance in women's health: why we're finally talking about it

Opening up about the menopause has started a sea-change for women’s health at work, but what will be its legacy effect?