News
Mitie awarded Disability Confident Leader status
The accreditation recognised progress in disability inclusion, recruitment and workplace support.
Health & Wellbeing
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44% of staff feel they cannot be themselves at work, finds MHFA England
39% said not being themselves at work held back their productivity and 16% had held back ideas or suggestions for the same reason.
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Half of RedArc referrals linked to cancer, mental health and musculoskeletal disorders
The organisation also noted that addressing non-clinical matters was as crucial as tackling the main health problem.
News
Renfrewshire Council awarded Menopause Friendly Accreditation
The council said achieving the accreditation supports its aim to make every colleague feel valued, respected and able to thrive.
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Half of workers would feel more financially resilient with protection in place, finds LV=
The Reaching Resilience report showed that over four in 10 had no protection in place, either from themselves or their employer.
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Merseyside Police and the Retail Trust to run scheme to tackle retail worker abuse
The programme aims to give workers more tools and confidence to safely manage and recover from violent and confrontational situations.
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Most organisations not formally assessing workplace stress, survey finds
The survey from WorkNest found that only 18% of organisations regularly and formally assess work-related stress as part of their risk management practices.
Employee Relations
Why feeling valued at work beats a bonus
Lesley Cooper, founder and CEO of WorkingWell, discusses how genuine employee recognition and feeling valued often surpass financial rewards in motivating staff.
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
University of Aberdeen researcher produces comic to raise awareness of menopause’s impact at work
‘Navigating Menopause in the Workplace’ was developed by Chithramali Rodrigo as part of her PhD research into supporting women at work.
Opinion
Understanding the impact of new Menopause Action Plans
Deborah Garlick, CEO of Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, discusses the transformative impact of newly mandated Menopause Action Plans.
News
SOM and Fertility Matters at Work call for cultural shift in workplace fertility support
The organisations said the focus should be on changing workplace culture, not just introducing policies.
News
Institute of Directors welcomes women leaders at forum in London
The event was held at The View, Lincoln’s Inn Fields, with attendees including founders, senior decision-makers and emerging leaders from across the UK.