Third of desk workers sit for three or more hours without taking a break, research finds
A recent survey has revealed that nearly a third of UK workers spend three or more hours at their desks without taking a break.
47% of companies cancel Christmas parties due to HR concerns, research finds
Skillcast, a compliance training provider, urged businesses planning events to be prepared due to recent changes in worker protection laws.
Perci Health reports that 88% of cancer survivors supported return to work in six months
100% of these participants reported that their return was faster due to the support they received.
BRC reports 1,300 incidents of violence against retail workers daily
The BRC and its retail members called for swift Government action to introduce a standalone offence.
Majority of unpaid carers say dedicated leave policies would help balance work and responsibilities – Carers UK
Unpaid carers provide care worth £184.3bn annually, nearly equivalent to the NHS budget of £189bn for 2021/22.
42% of organisations see rise in workplace incidents during festive season – EcoOnline
67% of respondents identified an increase in spending on environment, health and safety (EHS) protocols.
Work-related ill-health and injury cost Britain £14.5bn a year – Health & Safety Executive
Ill-health caused the biggest proportion of total costs at around 67% (£14.5 bn).
5.5 million private renters unable to afford more than 10 weeks off work
Rose St Louis said: “Too many renters today have no form of financial protection in place should they need to take extended time off or away from work."
Zurich finds half of adults forced to hide neurodiversity, introduces support initiatives
Half of neurodivergent adults reported facing discrimination in hiring processes due to their neurodiversity, according to Zurich UK.
One in four pregnancies end in loss, yet most UK workplaces offer no support – Dr Amy Pressland
Around 70% of women reported that managing their periods at work made their jobs more difficult, while 64% of menopausal women faced similar struggles.
Hybrid workers spend more time on wellbeing – ONS
Saving an average of 56 minutes per day by not commuting, those working from home on a given day spent an average of 24 minutes more on sleep and rest.
Millennials and Gen Z more likely to pursue careers in sustainability and social impact
A senior lecturer in behavioural science at Aston University has highlighted the evolving perceptions of work.
