32% of employers do not measure the impact of sickness absence – GRiD
Figures from previous years showed 61% measured absence in 2025, 59% in 2023, 63% in both 2022 and 2021, and 65% in 2020.
Education leaders urge Government to unlock unused apprenticeship levy
At a House of Lords roundtable hosted by Commercial Services Group, leaders heard that four in 10 teachers expect to leave within a decade.
Westminster’s RCPP boosts wellbeing for staff supporting vulnerable groups
Gemma McGrath and Rita Joshi ran activities to help identify wellbeing challenges and share strategies for more resilient workplaces.
Reach plc achieves Menopause Friendly accreditation
The accreditation recognises Reach’s work to raise awareness and provide support for colleagues going through menopause and perimenopause.
Two in five film and TV workers faced bullying last year, research reveals
The Film and TV Charity’s Looking Glass 2024 Deep Dive found 32% of people had experienced bullying or harassment in the past year, and 19% faced discrimination.
Harper James welcomes proposed Government bereavement leave changes
Claire Cole, senior solicitor in Harper James' employment team, said: “It is a very welcome step towards recognising the reality of loss in the workplace."
C&C Insurance Brokers unveils employee benefits division
Malcolm Cooke, managing director of C&C Insurance Brokers, said: “The new name aligns perfectly with where the market and our clients are heading - it is better positioned than ever to meet growing demand.”
PSNI and PwC launch campaign to help employers tackle violence against women
Caitroina McCusker, Northern Ireland market senior partner at PwC UK, said: “Together, we can create safer, more inclusive workplaces and contribute to a Northern Ireland where everyone can thrive.”
Rising health claims signal strain on construction workforce – Westfield Health
Figures showed health cash plan claims from construction workers rose by 6% in the past year.
Birmingham alumni team up for neurodiversity training programme
Greg Freeman, founder of Data Literacy Academy, and Iveta Pudilova, founder of National Neurodiversity Training, are running the programme.
Just Mortgages marks four years of broker mental health support with new resources
Just Mortgages has rolled out a new podcast and regular updates on Facebook and monthly articles on wellbeing, financial issues and the cost of living.
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.
