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Majority of disabled doctors face barriers and consider leaving profession – BMA
34% of those surveyed said they had been bullied or harassed about their disability, neurodivergence or long-term health condition.
Employee retention
Employee Relations
Workplace wellbeing support boosts employee loyalty and productivity, study reveals
According to research from Towergate Employees, 35% of employers identified increased employee loyalty, retention and “doing the right thing” as the top advantages.
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Talent shortages driving company location decisions, survey finds
Savills and CoreNet Global found that 73% of respondents in the technology sector reported a drop in skilled staff.
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Over 75% of teachers in Wales remain in their role after five years – EWC
Retention rates for further education support staff and work-based learning practitioners were lower, staying below 50%.
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Most employers unsure how to manage older workers who choose to retire later – Canada Life
The survey showed that over a third (37%) of businesses have seen staff working later into life compared to five to 10 years ago.
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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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Over a million workers quit jobs due to lack of flexibility – CIPD
Research found that just over half of employees (53%) felt pressure to spend more time in the workplace.
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Competitive workplaces drive impostor syndrome, research finds
The study from by the University of Exeter found that organisations themselves play a part in causing imposter feelings among staff.
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46% of young workers consider quitting due to poor office design – Kinly
Over one in five (21%) of workers aged 24 to 35 said poor-quality workplaces affected their mental health.
Health & Wellbeing
59% of firms use health benefits to prevent staff absence – Towergate Employee Benefits
Nearly a quarter (23%) of businesses said absence rates cause issues.
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Travelodge enhances employee retention with Zellis platform
The system lets employees manage rotas, shifts, payroll checks and personal admin from their phones.
Health & Wellbeing
Work-life balance expectations drives staff turnover in events sector – MIA
53% of those surveyed saw an increase in burnout, stress or wellbeing issues in the last year, with high workloads and tight deadlines named as the main reasons.