Hot topic: Fertility benefits, part two

Nearly a third (31%) of employees would like to see employers fund fertility treatments such as IVF and egg freezing, according to research from Willis Towers Watson

MPs say employers should support menopausal women

Calls for menopause policies to match workplace maternity policies come as research shows the impact on women's professional and personal lives

Employees feel pressured by co-workers to drink

Employers should provide more alcohol-free events, as research shows employees feel obliged to drink too much

'Sandwich carers' need more employer support

People who look after both children and older relatives are struggling to cope with these caring responsibilities alongside their jobs, according to BHSF

Hot topic: Violence against retail workers

?A survey by The British Retail Consortium found that more than 100 retail workers were attacked every day at work last year

Managing cancer in the workplace: HR's role

A well-attuned HR team and supportive work family can make all the difference in helping vulnerable individuals stay in employment and ease back into work following treatment

PPMA launches campaign to tackle public sector bullying

The Public Services People Managers Association (PPMA) has launched a campaign calling for bullying in the public sector to be treated as a public health issue

How should employers manage a heatwave?

Temperatures soared to beyond 35°C in some areas this week, so employers should be aware of their responsibilities during extreme heat

Fertility treatment should be an employee benefit, say staff

While young workers want employers to offer fertility benefits, experts warn of the ethical and financial risks for both parties

Hestia launches paid leave for domestic abuse victims

Domestic abuse charity Hestia has become the first charity to offer paid leave to staff who have personally experienced domestic violence

Low-paid workers may get statutory sick pay

Two million low-paid workers may be entitled to statutory sick pay for the first time under proposals that the government hopes will encourage more people with disabilities and long-term conditions...

Six things to remember about obesity

Estimates indicate that one in four adults are obese, so employers can't escape managing obesity in the workplace