Workers fear long-term health condition stigma

34% of UK workers have lied about their reasons for taking time off sick out of fear of stigma, according to research

The problem with presenteeism

Employers often worry about absenteeism but presenteeism could be an even bigger problem

How to tackle the World Cup in the workplace

Productivity doesn’t have to receive the red card if employees watch the World Cup at work

Two in five take a maximum of half their leave

As many as 40% of employees take a maximum of just half their holiday entitlement, with an average employee taking just 62% of their leave, according to Glassdoor

Work-related mental health cases hit a record high

As Mental Health Awareness Week kicks off research finds that employers recognise the importance of good mental health but don't yet have enough support in place

The 12 months of 2017: October

For our 12 Days of Christmas countdown we look at the most interesting HR happenings over the last year

What employers can do about bad weather absence

Carefully consider whether pay can or should be withheld if employees can't get to work

5.3 million employees pulled a 'sickie' last year

Stress, poor relations with managers, workplace bullying and mental heath were all contributing factors

Supporting employees going through divorce

In the UK 42% of marriages end in divorce, and HR has a key role to play in helping staff cope

Financial services has worst mental health

More than a third of absences in the financial services sector have been due to mental ill health

Legal-ease: Reducing the cost of mental health absence

How employers can reduce the cost of mental health absence and help their employees

Employers contacting sick employees

Managers may unintentionally be creating a culture where staff are expected to always be available