Infertility affects a significant portion of the population with research showing that approximately one in six couples are struggling to conceive.

Gaps on a CV can be for anything from travelling to raising children and are rarely an indication of how 'ready' someone is for work. But are employers finally ready to drop the stigma?

Data released by Business in the Community (BITC), has revealed that even after two years of remote working, employees are still fearful of asking about flexible working when applying for a job.

?Employees feel unable to discuss menstruation at work, while many workplaces do not offer sanitary bins or products

Workers on lower salaries feel less comfortable talking to their employer about mental health, according to a report from Barnett Waddingham

?The number sent on mental health first aid courses is set to double as more bosses realise the scale of worker stress and depression, according to St John Ambulance

?The CIPD and Mind have published a revised mental health guide for managers to improve support for those experiencing stress and mental health issues at work

Misconceptions about apprenticeships are rife among UK students, according to research by Arch Apprentices

?Employees able to speak openly about their depression with managers are more productive, according to the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)?

34% of UK workers have lied about their reasons for taking time off sick out of fear of stigma, according to research

?The majority of UK employees struggle to identify symptoms of common mental health conditions, resulting in treatment delays for millions

16% of people with diabetes feel they’ve been discriminated against at work because of their condition, according to Diabetes UK