Education & Training
Compass Group UK & Ireland supports over 500,000 people through social mobility programme
Building on this, Compass has launched ‘Mission to a million: Forward Together’, aiming to support a million people by 2030.
Health & Wellbeing
Health & Wellbeing
Adaptable Human Project co-founder calls for science-led approach to tackle workplace stress
Ahead of International Stress Awareness Week, Sam Wones of the Adaptable Human Project urges employers to take a research-based, practical approach to employee wellbeing using the organisation’s TREAT Protocol.
Health & Wellbeing
88% of businesses concerned about impact of long-term sickness – MetLife UK
A similar number (86%) also expressed concern about short-term sick leave.
News
Workplace drinking pressures drive up sick days for young workers, finds IPPR
24% of workers said they sometimes felt pressured to drink, rising to 38% among 18 to 24-year-olds.
Employee Relations
RedArc urges early intervention as modern life drives rise in mental health challenges
RedArc has highlighted the growing strain on mental health caused by modern-day pressures such as heavy workloads, family demands, social media, and global uncertainty.
Health & Wellbeing
Healix Health launches precision cancer service to improve outcomes and cut costs
Healix Health has launched a new Precision Cancer Service in partnership with Further, offering genomic testing and expert clinical support to improve employee outcomes and reduce treatment costs.
Compensation & Benefits
Carrow Insurance launches accident and health cover for UK employers
The specialist MGA introduced products for corporate personal accident and business travel, group personal accident, and tailored corporate illness benefits.
News
Most employees say employer wellbeing support drives retention – Reward Gateway
Partners and spouses were seen as the most responsible, with 41% of employees saying they were in charge of their wellbeing.
News
Workplace mentoring and coaching key to boosting performance – ABM
66% of businesses said mentoring and coaching helped with staff retention and attracting new talent.
Health & Wellbeing
Preventative support for mental health rated most helpful by employers – GRiD
The research found that 88% of employers offered preventative support to staff, focused on spotting and stopping health and wellbeing issues before they start.
News
Mercedes-Benz Vans research links team sports to reduced sick days and higher productivity
More than a third of business owners say staff sickness has fallen thanks to employees playing team sports together, according to new research by Mercedes-Benz Vans.
News
Manual workers least likely to have income protection – National Friendly
23% of manual workers said they expect to have a workplace accident in the next one to three years, higher than the national average of 19%.