Employee wellbeing

Mental health support is still reactive

They say prevention is better than cure. Sadly, when it comes to workplace mental health, we haven’t got there yet.

Creating a culture of care doesn't have to break the bank

In today’s fast-paced business environment, fostering a culture of care is crucial for success. However, there’s a common misconception that building this culture requires a significant financial...

Minimum wage, maximum quandary

As businesses face increased flight risk on top of reducing pay pots, it's time to reimagine the entire employee value proposition.

Why WEI should replace DEI

For healthier, more engaged, and more aligned workforces, employers need to stop treating wellbeing, engagement, and inclusion separately.

Sick pay reform is overdue, it’s time to put it right

It’s sickening that millions across the UK don’t currently have access to sick pay if they are unwell.

BUPA + your business: Discover how together we can improve employee wellbeing and fund great environmental projects in your area

Through Bupa's Healthy Cities movement, employers can help people make the connection between their health and the environment.

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Employers can’t afford not to support employees with endometriosis

New data from the Office for National Statistics reveals a stark reality: patients with endometriosis face a persistent wage gap, earning £56 less monthly within five years of diagnosis.

Not just Blue Monday: Employees unmotivated year-round, research finds

Fewer than one in five (17%) employees feel like going to work each day, according to research by Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA), published today ahead of Blue Monday on 20 January.

HR reacts: MPs call for paid miscarriage leave

Women who have had a miscarriage should get two weeks of paid bereavement leave from work, according to a group of MPs who are members of the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC).

Workers fear burnout as employers tighten resources

Two thirds of workers (62%) are worried about being overworked this year, a survey by recruitment firm Robert Half, has shown.

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.

How to harness the power of nature to transform your work culture

Especially at this dreary time of year, employees need encouragement to get outside. It’s time for HR to lead by example.