Wellbeing
Three key differences specialist cancer cover can make for your people
You’re a busy HR professional, you probably already have decent health insurance for your people, so why do you need additional cancer cover? How is it different?
12 months of 2021: May
It was another year of turbulence for people professionals. Our 12 Days of Christmas countdown reviews what made the headlines in 2021.
12 months of 2021: March
It was another year of turbulence for people professionals. Our 12 Days of Christmas countdown reviews what made the headlines in 2021.
Should HR have supervision?
As a profession, those of us in HR roles offer support, advice and compassion to anyone who needs it in the organisation, but when it comes to ourselves we can often struggle to find the same level of...
How to prevent cumulative stress in the workplace
According to a 2020 survey, an alarming 79% of UK adults in employment commonly experienced work-related stress – that’s some 20% higher than in 2018.
Should HR be concerned about the new Omicron COVID variant?
Six cases of the new Omicron coronavirus variant have been found in Scotland, and several countries, including parts of South Africa, have been added to the UK’s red list for international travel.
Amazon dismisses union’s health and safety claims
Ambulance call-outs to Amazon warehouses have surged by 46% in the run-up to Black Friday, as holiday shopping increases the pressure on staff.
How valuable are sabbaticals?
The current talent shortage means boards, management and HR departments need to come up with new policies, benefits and employment packages that are relevant for the post-COVID era – particularly for...
Are we missing opportunities to support empty-nesters?
With universities at long last offering in-person learning once again, and record university applications following two disrupted years, more Brits than ever have become empty-nesters.
Soaring cost of living prompts calls for financial support for employees
Yesterday’s eye-watering inflation figures – showing the biggest rise in the cost of living for nearly 10 years – have seen renewed calls for employers to do more to support the financial wellbeing of...
How can HR support employees’ right to switch off?
The pandemic blurred the lines between work and personal life like never before. Overnight our homes became our offices and switching off at the end of the working day became increasingly difficult.
Should employers pay for HRT to help with menopause?
Many going through menopause find their symptoms affect their work, yet hormone replacement therapy (HRT) could offer a potential solution.