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Digital health services could help solve employee absence crisis, says Unum UK
Research found that digital health services resolved concerns faster, reduced absence and empowered employees to manage their wellbeing.
Health & Wellbeing
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
Business Disability Forum launches Disability Smart Impact Awards 2026
The awards aim to highlight the difference inclusive business practice makes for disabled employees and consumers.
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
31% of disabled chemists face bullying or discrimination, survey finds
The survey from the Royal Society of Chemistry found that 27% of disabled chemists said they did not feel a sense of belonging at work.
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Employers face rising fines over workplace health failures, warns Make UK
The warning came as the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) started focusing more on workplace health during inspections.
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Manchester workers value career development over pay – Robert Half
Financial and well-being support were in high demand among workers, with mental health support, meal vouchers and commuting discounts topping the wish list.
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Bereavement ranked fourth most common reason for referral to RedArc
RedArc called for insurers to work with third-party specialists to provide good quality grief support.
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Majority of employees lack confidence in employer bereavement support – GRiD
Around 23% of employees said their employer would provide mental health support like bereavement counselling for their family.
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44% of employers introduce salary sacrifice as benefits landscape shifts – Broadstone
Around 15% of employers said at least 2% of staff reduced or opted out of pension contributions in the past year.
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Employers face rising demand for staff wellbeing support, report finds
Debra Clark, head of wellbeing at Towergate Employee Benefits, said it is better to focus on a few key benefits that help the majority, rather than trying to cover every possible need.
Health & Wellbeing
The next era of employee wellbeing: Five trends that workplaces can’t ignore in 2026
Chris Britton at Reward Gateway | Edenred, discusses the urgent need for employers to prioritise workplace wellbeing as a core business strategy.
Health & Wellbeing
Young workers most at risk of harassment during festive season, research finds
Research found over 70% of women in the whisky industry and 37% of women in wine reported harassment at work.
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Work-life balance now a bigger source of stress than financial pressures, Avilio finds
According to research from Avilio, broader workplace worries included being unable to complete daily tasks (21%), looking at to-do lists (16%) and job security (18%).