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UK business risks creating a ‘fatherhood penalty’

Many fathers are wanting to downshift to less stressful roles as they can't balance work and home life

Organisations should invest more in networks

Research busts myths such as that participating in a women’s network is detrimental to career progression

‘Dramatic’ rise in men in low-paid, part-time work

In contrast, inequality in women's weekly pay has fallen

Winter affects mental wellbeing of nearly half

Supportive line management, exposure to natural light, and quiet and private workspaces can all help

Working Families Awards open today

Employers will be able to enter a variety of categories, such as Best Flexible Working Initiative and Best for Carers and Eldercare

Businesses should help staff get enough rest, says Dr Christian Jessen

The expert from 'Embarrassing Bodies' explains why sleep is essential for workplace performance

Minister suggests extending skills levy to EU workers

The immigration minister suggested the £1,000 annual charge for non-EU workers could cover EU workers too

Employees open to health-monitoring tech in the workplace

People don't appear to mind sharing their health data, but there are potential privacy minefields

Money worries affect productivity of one in four

Physical fatigue caused by losing sleep worrying about money is a major concern

Six in 10 workers looking for new role

Pay was the most common complaint employees had with their current position

Almost half of workers have no time for exercise

Young professionals are the least likely to factor exercise into their daily routines

Prime minister in mental health pledge

Research from Mind states that around one in six UK workers experience a common mental health problem