Letter from the editor: Kindness shines in winter

“January doesn’t have to be dry,” according to an email subject line written by a marketer after my own heart (and my cash). But the fact remains that for many, this time of the year is a real slog.

Half of disability benefit recipients think they can’t ever work again

Half (49%) of health and disability benefit recipients feel they will never be able to work again, according to a report from the Department for Work and Pensions.

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The UK’s ill-health employment gap is among the widest in the EU

The UK’s employment gap between people with and without health limitations is among the widest in the EU15, a study from the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) has found.

Content moderators diagnosed with PTSD sue Meta

More than 140 former Facebook content moderators have been diagnosed with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that was reportedly caused by exposure to graphic social media content.

How can employers support men’s health?

Not only do men in the UK have worse health outcomes than women, but they are less likely to seek support for their wellbeing. We asked HR how they can support men’s health in the workplace.

How the RSPCA doubled its wellbeing satisfaction rates

HR leaders at the RSPCA have significantly improved the charity’s employee wellbeing scores. Honey Wyatt explains how.

The business case for early intervention in men’s health

Early intervention can be crucial for better health outcomes. That’s why it's vital that we encourage men to speak up and seek help when it comes to health concerns.

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Unions call for increased sick pay

Trade union leaders have called on the government to increase statutory sick pay (SSP) in the Employment Rights Bill, BBC News reported on 6 December.

12 months of 2024: March

As we reach the end of the year, our '12 Days of Christmas'-style countdown to the last working day of the year rounds up key events from 2024.

How HR can support employees with HIV/AIDS

World AIDS Day is on 1 December. We asked HR how they can support employees with HIV.

'Get Britain Working': What HR needs to know

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) published its 'Get Britain Working' white paper yesterday (26 November), which sets out the government's roadmap to achieving an 80% employment rate by the...

Optician awarded £15k for baby loss discrimination

A trainee optician has won nearly £15,000 for pregnancy discrimination after she was dismissed following leave she took for having a miscarriage.