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.

What was missing in the Autumn Budget? HR responds

Did the Autumn Budget meet HR's expectations? We asked commentators what they wanted from the announcement made by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, on Wednesday (30 October).

How to create a safe culture for discussing alcohol issues

Creating a supportive environment for employees struggling with alcohol requires a thoughtful, multifaceted approach that balances compassion with professionalism.

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.

Number of night workers from ethnic backgrounds surges

The number of workers from ethnic backgrounds doing night shifts has risen by 71% (360,000) over the last decade, according to Trades Union Congress (TUC) analysis of data from the Office for National...

Richer staff fail to spot the financial wellbeing action gap

Higher earners fail to understand the financial realities of their lower-earning colleagues, preferring to educate staff rather than remove barriers to improved financial wellbeing, research from the...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD): How HR can help

Around 3% of people in the UK have winter seasonal depressive disorder (SAD), according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists. As the winter months approach, we asked what HR can do to support...

Employers cannot afford to ignore the gender health gap

The UK has more than 16 million women in employment, so addressing women's unique health needs is not just a matter of health equity – it's a critical factor in fostering productivity, retention and...

Facing the frontline workers’ wellbeing crisis

Abuse and violence levied at UK workers seems to be at an all-time high. Could senior HR teams do more? Megan Tatum investigates.

Sick days up 41% in three years

The number of sick days UK employees take has increased 41% in the last three years, according to a report by jobs platform Totaljobs.

Why employment law should protect those with alcohol dependence

Recent years have seen real progress in the workplace to better support employees facing challenges. The Equality Act (2010) plays a key role, protecting people with certain characteristics such as...

"It’s essential to understand how menopause exacerbates ADHD symptoms"

The intersection of menopause and ADHD is an emerging area of interest. While 23% of women consider resigning due to the impact of menopause, understanding how menopause exacerbates ADHD symptoms and...