Hospital porters to strike over lack of toilet dignity

Hospital porters at University Hospital Southampton are set to strike due to bullying and a toilet dignity dispute.

How HR can support people with diabetes

Today (14 November) is World Diabetes Day. We asked our commentators how HR can support employees with diabetes.

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.

Big Brother has arrived… and it wants to know about our work

Employers should be supporting employees to do good work, rather than watching to ensure they're not shirking.

Rebalance the ‘give and take’ of talent acquisition

The balance between pay and employer expectations has become a critical factor in attracting and retaining top talent.

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.

What can HR do to encourage employees to exercise?

It’s no secret that exercise is linked to our mental and physical health, but, with the number of people on long-term sick leave at an all-time high, we asked how HR can encourage employees to...

Tips to spot, and help, employees struggling with alcohol addiction

As more people experience workplace stress, HR professionals must be aware of subtle signs of addiction, and how they can support staff.

Employers must prevent work-related stress, HSE says

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a campaign to encourage employers to meet their legal duty to prevent work-related stress during Stress Awareness Week. Today (6 November) is Stress...

Why the time is right for you to become part of the ‘Future Workplace’

There are over 700,000 women on the waiting list for an appointment with an NHS gynaecologist. This is just one of many staggering statistics that highlights the challenges women face when it comes to...

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Fertility at work: Insights from The F Word at Work live

Leaders of Fertility Matters At Work, a company dedicated to improving fertility support, and Deutsche Bank hosted ‘The F Word at Work’ live event yesterday (4 November), in partnership with wellbeing...

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.