Employers encouraged to remove barriers to seeking mental health at work EMPLOYERS across Scotland are being encouraged to take action on employee wellbeing, and address the factors that are preventing employees from speaking up and [...]
Work impacted for over a quarter of overseas employees with wellbeing issues Wellbeing issues severely or significantly compromise the ability to function at work for over a quarter (26.4%) of overseas employees with wellbeing concerns, [...]
Half of adult victims are bullied in the workplace Research by flexible study providers, DLC Training reveals there has been a 81% increase in online searches for ‘bullying at work’ in the past month. Figures [...]
Sickness absence recording at its lowest level in four years Although 80% of employers currently record sickness absence, that leaves a fifth (20%) who do not according to new research from GRiD, the industry body for the [...]
54% of employers now more concerned about employee mental health Research released recently by Towergate Health & Protection reveals the changing concerns of employers in today’s world. Among companies of all sizes across the UK, [...]
‘Me, work and the menopause’ Usdaw launches a new campaign Retail trade union Usdaw has today launched a new campaign about the menopause to raise awareness and seek better workplace rights, along with supporting improved [...]
Employees report increase in suicidal thoughts, reveals new workplace wellbeing report from Champion Health A study of 4,170 employees has revealed that the amount of professionals experiencing moderate to high levels of stress has increased, [...]
Being off work sick or injured linked to higher risk of suicide People who are off work due to injury or illness are at higher risk of later suicide and intentional self-harm, a new international [...]
British women suffer from 180 ‘Off Days’ a year, according to new research A new report reveals modern women have more off days than good ones, feeling tired or uncomfortable in their skin, on average [...]
Cancer Support UK introduces new workplace course to train businesses to support employees affected by cancer If a work colleague told you they had cancer how would you respond? This scenario is fast becoming a [...]