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74% of employees are more productive with encouraging managers, report finds
The research from Reward Gateway | Edenred showed that 73% of employees with supportive managers are more likely to stay in their roles.
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Over half of employees say NHS delays impacted their work – Health Shield
More than one in five employees said NHS waiting times or access to treatment significantly affected their ability to work.
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Vodafone Business and Centrica agree four-year deal to power workplace services
Nick Gliddon said: “We’re enabling smarter, faster and more resilient operations – delivering benefits that will be felt by teams and customers across the UK.”
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Retention and productivity top benefits of health support for overseas workers – Everywhen
32% of employers said retention rates were the main reason for offering health and wellbeing support, with 31% choosing productivity as the biggest advantage.
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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
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.
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Different generations want different technology at work, finds Mitie
Seven in 10 (70%) Gen Z staff said technology helped them perform better at work, while 60% Gen X agreed.
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
Allyship at work drives 90% productivity boost, study finds
The report, carried out by LGBT Great, found that 75% of employees said visible allyship from senior leaders was important.
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Over a third of workers want digital downtime to stay productive – Twilio
The survey showed nearly half (47%) of workers now prioritised protected time to work without distractions.
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24% of marketers say work stress affects their personal lives – Storyblok
Only a third (33.5%) said they had a good work-life balance and just 6% said they were never stressed.
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Flexible work must be measured by value, not time, say experts
Round-table attendees agreed flexible working is not a perk but a key part of workplace reform for both employees and businesses.
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31% of workers fear change at workplaces – Right Management
Women showed higher resistance to change than men, with 34% saying they would rather keep things the same compared to 27% of men.