health & wellbeing

More than four in five (82%) UK employees are experiencing physical pain caused by workplace stress, a study has found. The findings from Equals Money showed that 90% of...

Channel 4 has introduced its first period policy to help staff manage their symptoms at work. The broadcaster is offering employees free period products in its offices, working environment...

Almost three in 10 (29%) line managers are unaware of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) mental health guidelines that were introduced a year ago, rising to...

Thousands of employees at 150 UK universities are striking again over pay, pension cuts and working conditions. Despite hopes of a resolution, University College Union (UCU) members – including...

The American comedian Michelle Wolf is well-known for her jokes around what if men had periods, including the classic line: “I think if men got periods, we’d have a...

Seven in 10 (70%) UK employees who have hybrid working arrangements want them for the remainder of their careers. New research from Insights Learning and Development found that UK workforces...

The Chancellor has confirmed that he would set aside £400 million for musculoskeletal and mental health support. According to Hunt, a £3 million pilot programme will help people with...

The Government is launching a white paper on disability benefits reform as part of its aim to get more people back to work, the Chancellor has revealed. The move...

Being a working parent puts a strain on people’s mental health, nearly three in five (59%) survey respondents have revealed. A report by BlckBx also found that half (51%)...

Karl Bennett, wellbeing director at employee benefits provider Vivup, has been elected to serve as the new chair of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA) UK. He succeeds Eugene...