The UK government should be doing more to help the self-employed during the Coronavirus pandemic

Many countries have taken exceptional measures to support the self-employed during the coronavirus crisis but it is hard to identify any providing as much support as the UK.

Remote working putting strain on workers’ personal relationships

A survey of 3,800 people in the UK has found self-isolation is affecting personal relationships while remote working

Employee mental health needs to be safeguarded

A large number of the working-age population have reported feeling stressed at work amid the growing uncertainty of Coronavirus, according to City & Guilds Group

In times of crisis compassionate leadership is a must have

Leaders must work to understand individual employees' circumstances during this trying time

Workers at risk because of ‘essential job’ confusion

On 23 March Boris Johnson made it clear only essential workers are to leave their homes to work, but some non-essential workers are still being made to work

Coming out of the mental health closet

Hiding a mental health problem will only make it worse in the long run, so don't leave it too late to 'come out' about it

Lessons from the Financial Inclusion Summit

?Nearly 2.8 million people are in work but living in poverty, according to cross-party think tank Tomorrow’s Company

Coronavirus travel hazards

Organisations have a duty of care to employees, as well as operational ramifications to consider

HR leaders revising pandemic procedures

A survey has revealed less than 10% of businesses had a workplace or HR policy covering a disease pandemic

Seven in 10 teachers suffering with burnout

Seventy per cent of teaching professionals have admitted to feeling drained after work, according to Hays

Creating your own resource states for mental wellbeing

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

How can businesses stay safe during a virus outbreak?

There are many steps organisations can take to prevent and control the outbreak of coronavirus, but employee welfare must take priority