Health and wellbeing

Why WEI should replace DEI

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

Work coaches set to tackle long-term unemployment

The UK government announced yesterday (6 March) plans to use 1,000 work coaches to help long-term unemployed people into work.

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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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.

How can employers support men’s health?

Not only do men in the UK have worse health outcomes than women, but they are less likely to seek support for their wellbeing. We asked HR how they can support men’s health in the workplace.

The business case for early intervention in men’s health

Early intervention can be crucial for better health outcomes. That’s why it's vital that we encourage men to speak up and seek help when it comes to health concerns.

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Unions call for increased sick pay

Trade union leaders have called on the government to increase statutory sick pay (SSP) in the Employment Rights Bill, BBC News reported on 6 December.

How HR can support employees with HIV/AIDS

World AIDS Day is on 1 December. We asked HR how they can support employees with HIV.

Gen Z is teaching leaders how to lead

Every time I hear a leader bemoan their Gen Z employees, I want to ask them a simple question: when did setting boundaries become a character flaw?

Rebalance the ‘give and take’ of talent acquisition

The balance between pay and employer expectations has become a critical factor in attracting and retaining top talent.