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Tesco partners with Peoplesafe to offer safety app for 300,000 employees
The move came after staff said in listening sessions that they sometimes felt unsafe travelling to and from work.
Employee wellbeing
Health & Wellbeing
Two-fifths of workers want a sabbatical, finds Aegon
The gap was biggest among Gen X, with four times as many interested than had taken a break.
Health & Wellbeing
14% of employees value quirky office features for job satisfaction – Mitie
46% said uncomfortable or badly designed offices led to job dissatisfaction, while 40% pointed to poor amenities and a lack of breakout rooms as issues.
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Workplace absence rates rises to 9.4 days per worker a year – CIPD
Mental ill health such as depression or anxiety was the top reason for long-term absence, reported by 41% of employers.
Health & Wellbeing
Care England and Menopause Support launch menopause awareness series
The series covers five webinars on topics like symptoms, workplace support, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, UTIs and brain health.
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Backup Tech launches Workplace Wellness programme
The programme was developed by Gemma Fletcher and aims to give crew simple self-help tools for use in their daily routines.
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Aviva, MetLife and Capital One among 2025 UK’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
Other organisations recognised in the Large and Super Large category include AJ Bell, Coventry Building Society, HTB plc and Secure Trust Bank Group.
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36% of employers fund illness and injury support case by case – GRiD
When asked about when support is offered, 26% of employers said they provided it after a set number of weeks’ absence, as written in company policy.
Health & Wellbeing
North East Combined Authority ‘Shine’ scheme sees over 100 employers join in two months
The free programme is designed to help improve working conditions, promote inclusivity and support employee wellbeing.
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Low pay and poor career progression holds back early years childcare workforce – NFER
Only 49% of early years staff said there were opportunities for career progression, compared to 57% among similar workers.
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Essex scheme offering digital health screenings for workers surpasses 1,000 checks
Out of over 1,000 checks, 357 people went on to use further support services, including help to quit smoking and for weight management.
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Most parents say lack of support makes returning to work difficult, research reveals
The Growth Spurt Return to Work Research Paper found that 73% said they did not get the support they needed, and 26% left their job because of it.