Sickness absence and presenteeism have risen dramatically in the UK post pandemic, a new Fruitful Insights report has revealed. Research by the data and analytics company found that employee-reported...
Read moreDetailsA pilot programme has discovered that a four-day working week is viable, with organisers insisting the results show it “improves work-life balance and supports healthier habits”. Carried out in...
Read moreDetailsNow is the perfect time for employers to discuss menopause support at work following the government’s announcement that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) costs will be cut in England, according...
Read moreDetailsFour in five employers have increased their health and wellbeing support or employee benefits to adapt to the changing circumstances of their staff, according to new research from Group...
Read moreDetailsInternational coffee shop and retail brand Starbucks has introduced a policy whereby its approximately 6,000 employees in the UK can access free menstrual products in the workplace. Following feedback...
Read moreDetailsMore than two-thirds (69%) of UK employees were anxious about the future of the planet, and 66% wanted to work for a business that had a positive impact, according...
Read moreDetailsInsurance firm Zurich has introduced a package of financial wellbeing support measures for its 5,000 UK-based members of staff, while also donating more than £2 million with a focus...
Read moreDetailsAt the start of a new year there is often a renewed focus on health and wellbeing. Adding to this trend in 2023 is a growing awareness post-pandemic, while...
Read moreDetailsIn the face of ongoing industrial action over NHS pay, wellbeing and performance provider GoodShape has warned that the issue goes beyond compensation, and that NHS employers should be...
Read moreDetailsJust under half (47%) of organisations collect data on employee health and wellbeing, and within this, only 26% review it regularly, according to research by the Chartered Institute of...
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Return-to-office mandates are a topic that’s generating plenty of heat in the media, but how closely do the headlines match workplace reality?
In this episode, one of a three-part series of 10-minute podcasts, hosts Claire Churchard and Steve Herbert discuss data that shows remote or home working is on the rise.
We look at what this means for HR, from balancing employee flexibility with business needs, to ensuring benefits packages remain fair and accessible. We discuss the pinch points, and the opportunities, in building the new normal of work.
