Long-term sickness will be the toughest challenge of 2025

The UK is facing a growing crisis of long-term sickness. A rise in chronic health conditions have led to 2.8 million people being economically inactive.

Age UK finance manager jailed for fraud after stealing £460k

A former finance manager for Age UK has been imprisoned after pleading guilty to fraud by abuse of position, for stealing nearly £460,000 from the charity. 

New employment councils to get ex-offenders into work

The government has set up 11 new regional employment councils, aiming to support ex-offenders into work. 

Don't overlook your 'sandwich carers'

Employers: how confident are you that your employees feel comfortable having a conversation about caregiving responsibilities without consequence?

Workers unprepared for care costs after retirement

Fewer than one in five (17%) employees have factored the cost of long-term care into their retirement planning, research by professional services consultancy firm Barnett Waddingham has revealed.

“Clear” culture of racism at Al Fayed’s Harrods, ex-staff say

Former staff employed during Mohamed Al Fayed’s ownership of Harrods have claimed there was a culture of racism, BBC News reported on 9 January.

Why domestic abuse is a business issue, and what to do about it

One in five employees experiences domestic abuse in their lifetime. Work may be the only safe place for many victim-survivors of domestic abuse.

The importance of preventative care for a healthy workforce

Preventative care can not only just save lives. Early intervention can also boost your employee health, productivity and motivation. We explore just how it can work in practice.

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Supporting employees with young people's mental health: a business imperative

Children with poor mental health can have a ripple effect on care givers and family members.

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Men in 1970s paedophile campaign worked with minors

Men who were a part of a 1970s campaign group for the legalisation of paedophilia were employed in roles where they came into contact with minors, BBC News reported on 8 January.

Funeral home unfairly dismissed worker with cancer, tribunal finds

A funeral home discriminated against and unfairly dismissed an employee with cancer, a tribunal has ruled.

How HR can prepare for the employment law changes of 2025

There’s been a lot of panic-mongering about the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) and the changes it will bring.