Continued homeworking due to the ongoing pandemic has reinforced sedentary lifestyles and led to employees having significantly increased back and shoulder injuries and pain, according to a new study.

Working poverty rates have risen across the entire country, according to a new report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) think tank.

The impact coronavirus had on the world of work has meant learning professionals are now more forward-thinking, according to a new CIPD report.

Employers who advertise salary details in job adverts will help to tackle the gender pay gap, according to the Young Women’s Trust.

Nearly two thirds (63.5%) of businesses offer maternity pay above the statuary minimum in the UK, and three-fifths (60.8%) offer enhanced paternity pay.

Employees are still experiencing imposter syndrome in the workplace, despite having a good company culture.

Support networks for new mums are in high demand following the pandemic, which is why freelance communications consultant Annie Abelman set up Mentor Mums in September 2020.

A quarter (24%) of UK office workers believe physically returning to the workplace may impact their mental health in a negative way.

A quarter (23%) of female employees say they have had to lie to their employer in order to take time off due to PMS symptoms.

Almost two fifths (37%) of people returning to work after a year away experience a loss in confidence, creating more concerns for workplaces post-coronavirus and beyond.

The winners of last year's HR Excellence Awards are proud to have had their hard work during the pandemic recognised.

A worrying parallel between excessive working hours and life-threatening physical health issues has been revealed, but the UK may be best suited to combating overworking.