The science of stress: What employers need to know about cortisol, productivity and mental resilience

We’re hearing a lot about stress right now. More specifically, we’re hearing a lot about cortisol.

Trump’s tariff chaos: How HR can instil resilience

Amid economic and labour market uncertainty caused by US-imposed tariffs, how can HR support employees? Hannah Davenport reports.

Make psychological safety a year-round stress reduction imperative

If we are serious about tackling the blight of workplace stress, we must look beyond wellbeing initiatives and address one of its most overlooked root causes: a lack of psychological safety.

How can we solve the wellbeing crisis in HR? 

HR professionals are the guardians of workplace wellbeing. But who’s looking out for theirs?

The ‘anonymity cloak’ – when confidentiality blocks connection

Anonymised, confidential support can prevent organisations from taking meaningful actions. But HR can help.

Beyond burnout: How HR can help build better jobs (part two)

You can’t see it on a spreadsheet, but every person in your organisation is managing an invisible balance, like a bank account of energy.

Employers can’t afford not to support employees with endometriosis

New data from the Office for National Statistics reveals a stark reality: patients with endometriosis face a persistent wage gap, earning £56 less monthly within five years of diagnosis.

Letter from the editor: Kindness shines in winter

“January doesn’t have to be dry,” according to an email subject line written by a marketer after my own heart (and my cash). But the fact remains that for many, this time of the year is a real slog.

How to support the wellbeing of our youngest people

The growth in the number of Gen Z employees in the UK workplace means that employers are facing a mental health crisis that will worsen unless they take steps to help their youngest members of staff.

We must bridge the cancer support gap with vocational rehabilitation

For those given the all-clear after cancer treatment, it might seem like a time of closure and renewed normalcy. But for many, it’s just the beginning of a new, challenging phase.

HR: Do more to support men who are struggling

Movember, a month-long focus on male health, is an important reminder for HR to support men, and others, who are struggling in the workplace.

How to support survivors of gender-based violence

October marks Domestic Abuse Awareness Month in the UK. Workplaces will likely have a survivor of domestic abuse, but not all workplaces do enough to support survivors.