Lead Story
Breast Cancer Now funds Hull project to support women returning to work
The 12-week programme will involve 90 women who have completed breast cancer treatment and gone back to work.
Employee wellbeing
Health & Wellbeing
One in three Scots ready to quit jobs due to work-related mental health issues – CIPD
The research found 26% of Scottish workers, around 690,000 people, said work had a negative effect on their mental health.
News
38% of employers say home life stress impacts employees – GRiD
29% said a lack of state-funded social care was putting pressure on staff and that they needed to provide support for workers with caring duties.
Health & Wellbeing
57% of workers feel uncomfortable using workplace toilets – Victorian Plumbing
Two in five said they only use the work bathroom when absolutely desperate, and 13% admitted they avoid it altogether.
Opinion
Purposeful office design: The frontline of the employee wellbeing crisis
Alex Kerr discusses how employers can ensure their offices earn the commute.
Employee Relations
CBRE receives ‘Carer Confident’ accreditation for employee support
Judges looked at the company’s structured process, the involvement of carers in policy development, and the support and resources on offer.
Lead Story
43% of carers say their health has got worse since taking on caring duties – Carers UK
A higher proportion of female carers said they faced disadvantages with their health compared to males, at 64% compared to 52%.
News
87% of HR professionals lack support at work – Towergate Employee Benefits
Burnout was very likely for 63% of those surveyed, with another 15% at risk.
Health & Wellbeing
One in four workers say their job harms their health – CIPD
The survey estimated that 8.5 million workers reported harm to their mental health, with 24% saying their work affected them physically.
Employee Relations
Unite calls on employers to recognise carers in the workplace
Unite said a carers’ passport would help staff document their need for flexibility and support.
News
UK office workers spend £57m a week on chocolate – Virgin Media O2
Spending on sweet treats at work went up as more people returned to offices, despite 82% saying they had changed their spending habits due to rising costs.
Health & Wellbeing
Business travel linked to increased work fatigue for professionals – Good Travel Management
Common causes were tight schedules, early starts, disrupted sleep and frequent travel.