Equality, mental health and Brexit top concerns for employers

Employers are taking strong action to improve the workplace in light of gender pay gap reporting regulations, revelations of sexual harassment, and ongoing Brexit uncertainty

Could better HR save the NHS?

Doctor turned author adam kay tells HR magazine about the unique challenges facing NHS staff and their employers, and offers some solutions

Quarter of employees suffer bullying or discrimination at work

Employers should introduce policies to protect employees from bullying and discrimination based on gender, age or sexual orientation

Supporting employees suffering domestic abuse

Employers can't solve the issue of domestic violence alone but they can spot the signs of employees who are suffering and create safe spaces where people can speak up

Lessons on mental health from This Can Happen

Religion and culture, flexible working and the four-day week were just some of the topics discussed at the This Can Happen: Empowering workplace mental health conference

Employers must understand the causes of addiction

Marisa Smallman, a former broker and therapist, spoke of her struggles with addiction in the workplace at the This Can Happen: Empowering workplace mental health event

HR magazine tries… A personal resilience retreat

Jenny Roper tests getting away from it all for a weekend learning about the science of mindfulness

Top tips on knowing when to stop

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

Paid leave for domestic abuse victims at South Ayrshire Council

South Ayrshire Council is the first local authority in the UK to offer an additional 10 days’ paid leave to domestic abuse survivors, alongside a raft of other case-by-case support

Why treating people well could save lives

Organisations stand to gain a financial return from shifting to more humane management, but more importantly it could save lives

Shy people misunderstood at work

There should be far greater awareness of shyness in the workplace and it should be treated as a D&I issue, according to coach, author and speaker Nadia Finer

What is your sickness absence rate really telling you?

If more employees are present in the workplace more often, employers need to ensure they’re as fit for purpose as possible