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Sector gap widens in employee wellbeing support among SMEs – Unum UK
71% of SMEs offer at least one wellbeing initiative, but uptake drops among smaller firms due to limits on time, resources and expertise.
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Upgraded workplace tech could save firms nine sick days per worker, study finds
According to research by BT Business, 71% of workers said innovations like AI would drive efficiency, and 66% believe it will improve work-life balance.
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HR teams face rising emotional strain as influence increases – HiBob
63% of UK HR professionals said they are leading major workplace changes with shrinking teams.
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London workers prioritise childcare support and meal vouchers as living costs rise
New data from Robert Half shows London workers increasingly value on-site childcare and meal vouchers over traditional pay rises.
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Ben launches new men’s health awareness training for the automotive workforce
Ben has introduced a new men’s health awareness course to help automotive employers support the wellbeing of a predominantly male workforce.
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FMB supports joint survey to improve mental health in construction
The CLC, with support from the University of Warwick, launched the consultation survey to gather views on the main causes of poor mental health and how the sector can address them.
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Work-life balance tops priority for jobseekers – Market Financial Solutions
The survey showed that 45% of adults picked work-life balance as one of their top three priorities when looking for a job.
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Majority of workers say work boosts health and wellbeing, survey finds
The survey from Cirencester Friendly found 69% of Gen Z respondents said work benefits their health, compared to 75% of baby boomers.
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Thrive Learning announces Thrive Live ’25 event
The one-day forum will bring together business leaders, HR professionals and learning and development specialists to explore the future of employee experience.
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Teacher wellbeing at lowest level since records began – Education Support
The 2025 findings showed that 76% of staff feel stressed, 36% are at risk of probable clinical depression and 77% have experienced symptoms of poor mental health due to work.
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Nearly 12 million workers experienced burnout in the past year, research shows
New research from Avilio revealed that burnout continues to affect a significant proportion of the UK workforce.
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Cheryl Sharp launches domestic abuse policies for UK businesses
The announcement comes as fewer than 5% of UK businesses have a domestic abuse policy in place.