As we approach six months of COVID-19, businesses are under an intensifying spotlight to balance the pressures of surviving the economic disruption while also supporting their employees.

HR must make sure it has clear sickness absence policies in place to help employees diagnosed with cancer.

We’ve had plenty of mantras during coronavirus. First it was ‘stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives.’ Then England moved to ‘stay alert, control the virus, save lives.’ The next evolution, as...

When it comes to bereavement, no two experiences are the same. So how can an organisation possibly put in place a suitable framework to support all employees in the event of the death of a loved one?

The National Bereavement Service (NBS) has launched a grief support and counselling service to help its staff and customers.

?Concerns remain about the countries’ most vulnerable people returning to work following the the end of government’s shielding advice.

?Not for profit Business Disability Forum has called on government to recommend the use of clear face coverings and help the 12 million people in the UK who are deaf or living with hearing loss.

HR is being asked to create a response plan and testing protocol to prepare for a potential second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

Poor quality data is impacting employers’ attempts to create a better workplace wellbeing culture.

?Employers are considering introducing antibody testing in the workplace to ensure employees feel safe returning to work.

An overwhelming majority of British workers (88%) said they are not comfortable using public transport for their commute, as the country shapes its exit from lockdown.

Calls for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) to be extended for those at high-risk who cannot work from home have been made by the TUC and a coalition of charities.