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68% of absent employees returned to work under group risk benefits in 2025 – GRiD
During 2025, 5,590 employees absent through ill-health were helped to return to work by the end of the year.
Employee wellbeing
Health & Wellbeing
Men’s engagement with workplace health support is more complex than it appears, says wellbeing expert
Saumya Barber said: “Workplace health support is relatively evenly split between men and women. The difference is how and when men engage."
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CIPD Festival of Work: Wellbeing must move beyond perks and become business strategy, panel says
Employee wellbeing should be treated as a core organisational strategy rather than a standalone initiative, speakers at the CIPD Festival of Work 2026 argued.
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Hazardous drinking most common among working-age employees, expert warns
Searches for “pub hours” rose by 15% to 13,000 last month, as warmer weather and sporting events encouraged higher alcohol consumption.
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CIPD urges employers to plan ahead for World Cup 2026
The CIPD said organisations should think about how they can balance employee flexibility with operational requirements.
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Working mothers more likely to experience stress and burnout than fathers, survey finds
64% of mothers said they felt overwhelmed, while 66% experienced burnout from a lack of personal time.
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AI must be people-first to make work safer, IOSH warns
Ruth Wilkinson said: "Without the right governance and ethical practice, and without worker voice opportunities, it can bring significant risk.”
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Most UK workers say they have career regrets, Ciphr finds
Workers aged 35-44 were the most likely to have regrets, with 87% in this age group saying they looked back with regret on something in their career.
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Lancaster University launches menopause workplace toolkit for UK employers
The MENO-Kit aims to boost staff retention, improve wellbeing and make workplaces more inclusive.
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Healthi joins GRiD to support workplace health initiatives
According to GRiD, the addition strengthens its efforts to raise awareness and understanding of group risk products and the support services available to employers and employees.
Opinion
Supporting a workforce through change: How to lead a people-first digital transformation
Sarah Towers explains why successful digital transformation depends on putting people, training at the centre of technology adoption.
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E.ON, Octopus Energy and Moto among Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026
Other firms in the ‘very big’ category include Arm, David Lloyd Clubs, Dishoom, EDF in the UK - Customers, MBDA, Thomas Franks and Valor Hospitality UK & Europe.