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TUC raises concerns about adequacy of proposed statutory sick pay
The government is proposing changes to the statutory sick pay that would make all workers eligible for sick pay from the first day of absence.
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Retail workers call for action amid ‘out of control’ shoplifting crisis
Retail workers across the UK are sounding the alarm over a surge in shoplifting, with thefts rising by 29% in the past year and escalating violence prompting calls for urgent intervention and stronger police support.
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Women becoming primary earners linked to higher mental health issues in couples
A study by Durham University Business School finds that women becoming family breadwinners increases the likelihood of mental health issues in couples.
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Government targets care for musculoskeletal conditions to reduce economic inactivity – DWP
This funding aims to develop new methods for treating MSK patients faster and supporting their return to work.
Employee Relations
Gen Z overwhelmingly supports four-day workweek, reshaping job appeal
A recent poll conducted by Development Beyond Learning (DBL), an international learning and development leader specialising in early talent, reveals that 93% of Gen Z respondents believe a four-day workweek would make jobs more appealing.
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Rich and poor employment gap down a third since 1990s, work quality gap remains – Resolution Foundation
Workers from poorer households are less likely to be satisfied with their job, and more likely to have an insecure employment contract.
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ONS finds completion of NHS Talking Therapies improves employment prospects
According to ONS, completion of NHSTT treatment is linked to significant improvements in labour market outcomes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.