SOCOTEC Group launches employee share scheme for UK staff
UK staff with permanent contracts and at least three months’ service as of 29th September 2025 are now eligible to buy shares in the company.
Active Prospects and Arjo named among 2025 Best Workplaces in Healthcare
Other large and super large firms listed were Alternative Futures Group, Coloplast, Eakin Healthcare, HealthHero, Newmedica and Pharmacy2U.
Employees rate workplace wellbeing lower than employers, survey reveals
The Keep Thriving survey with YouGov showed that 60% of employers said wellbeing was important or very important to their organisation.
46% of UK workers want to scrap monthly pay – Iris Software
46% of employees wanted access to their pay whenever they needed it, while 29% were neutral.
Companies House wins top workplace wellbeing award from Investors in People
Louise Smyth said: “This outcome is an excellent achievement for us at Companies House, particularly during a period of significant transformation."
Markel launches Domestic Abuse Support Framework for employees
Jo Browning said: "I’m delighted to be rolling out this framework to best support our employees, while raising vital awareness."
Most SMEs offer health benefits, few use top-rated services – Canada Life
The survey showed that 82% of staff provided access to at least one insurance-based health or wellbeing benefit.
HCML launches healthcare trust solutions for employers
Services available through both trusts include GP consultations, referrals, tests, treatments, physiotherapy, mental health support, and wellness programmes.
75% of working mothers say parenthood hurt their careers – Zety
40% of mothers turned down promotions because of childcare, and fewer than one in five returned to full-time work after maternity leave.
Clarity gaps and jargon fuel employee disengagement – Adaptavist
The study found 40% of workers had less motivation, 41% felt unappreciated by managers, and 38% reported emotional withdrawal over the last year.
Why are a third of workers feeling physically worse off than five years ago?
Mark Hamson at Westfield Health, discusses making private healthcare more accessible to tackle worsening worker health.
165 employers now offer equal parental leave for dads and partners, report finds
The report from Parenting Out Loud found that, of the 165 employers with EPL, 72 allowed up to six months fully paid paternity leave.
