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Nearly 30% of brits admit to faking Covid-19 for sick leave, survey reveals
The survey by Office Freedom found men were more likely to use this excuse, with 34% admitting to the fabrication, compared to 25% of women.
Health & Wellbeing
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Lack of manager training puts 13 million UK workers’ wellbeing at risk, report finds
Research from the Workforce Institute indicated that managers have a greater impact on employee mental health than doctors, therapists, or even spouses.
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Young employees report higher burnout and stress levels – Avilio
The survey revealed that 42% of employees aged 18 to 34 experienced burnout in the past year.
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One in five think their employers should do more to keep them safe – Mitie
This comes as half of women (44%) and a fifth of men (21%) said they feel unsafe in the dark, even when commuting to work.
Employee Relations
Employers must support parents to maintain productivity, says Avilio CEO
Philippe Masson said: “Employers need to support their talent so that they can excel in their roles, while still fulfilling and enjoying their roles as parents.”
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Third of employers intend to increase self-funding for health and wellbeing support – GRiD
Katharine Moxham said: “Employers should not be lulled into a false sense of security if they happen to have a healthier-than-usual workforce in any particular year."
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Women lag behind men in workplace wellbeing, YuLife report finds
The YouGov survey showed only 54% of women rated their wellbeing as "good" compared to 63% of men.
Compensation & Benefits
Health and wellbeing support key to recruitment and retention in 2025
Employers will need to prioritise health and wellbeing support as a key recruitment and retention strategy, with 61% recognising its growing importance, according to new research from Towergate Employee Benefits.
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L&C Mortgages CEO discusses mental health sea change in corporate culture in latest MIMHC interview
Harrington explained how L&C works to support its colleagues, both in the office and those working remotely.
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Dentists’ Provident paid out £4.9m in claims during 2024, report finds
The provider's claims report showed the majority of claims were paid to those aged 46-55 years old, with the youngest claimant being a 27-year-old dentist.
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Vitality unveils new protection products and enhancements
The updates provide members with access to broad financial protection, alongside high levels of support.
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Majority prioritise comfort over trends in workwear, study finds
Research from the University of Warwick further supported this, showing that happy employees are around 12% more productive in their day-to-day roles.