'Sandwich carers' need more employer support

People who look after both children and older relatives are struggling to cope with these caring responsibilities alongside their jobs, according to BHSF

Unlimited holiday offered by more companies

There's been a large increase in firms offering unlimited holiday, but experts warn such schemes can lead to employees taking too little time off

Hot topic: Violence against retail workers

?A survey by The British Retail Consortium found that more than 100 retail workers were attacked every day at work last year

Loneliness the biggest retirement concern

HR has a vital role to play in preparing employees for retirement and ensuring staff don't defer this out of fear of loneliness

Managing cancer in the workplace: HR's role

A well-attuned HR team and supportive work family can make all the difference in helping vulnerable individuals stay in employment and ease back into work following treatment

Burnout a risk for employees in Summer

?Increased workloads while colleagues are on holiday and busy social schedules are leading to high stress levels over the Summer, according to Westfield Health

Working fathers missing out on family life

?One in five (17%) working fathers feel they miss out on their children growing up because of pressures at work, according to research from Quinyx

Join our campaign to tackle in-work poverty

HR magazine has joined forces with Tomorrow's Company to explore ways employers can best support employee financial wellbeing

PPMA launches campaign to tackle public sector bullying

The Public Services People Managers Association (PPMA) has launched a campaign calling for bullying in the public sector to be treated as a public health issue

How should employers manage a heatwave?

Temperatures soared to beyond 35°C in some areas this week, so employers should be aware of their responsibilities during extreme heat

How's your bouncebackability?

In a series of wellbeing columns Karen Beaven offers advice to others in HR

Fertility treatment should be an employee benefit, say staff

While young workers want employers to offer fertility benefits, experts warn of the ethical and financial risks for both parties