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.
Employee wellbeing
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.
Employee Relations
Kuflink named one of Sunday Times Best Places to Work for second consecutive year
Specialist lender Kuflink has been recognised again by The Sunday Times for its commitment to staff wellbeing and community investment.
Health & Wellbeing
Busy Bees achieves silver RoSPA award for health and safety
Julia Small said: “Busy Bees should be proud of the hard work and commitment to keeping people safe that has resulted in a RoSPA Award."
Health & Wellbeing
BVA opens nominations for 2025 Wellbeing Awards
Supported by ManyPets, the awards highlight teams that have adopted the BVA good veterinary workplaces initiative.
News
Womble Bond Dickinson celebrates charitable impact in new report
Sally Dallow said: “Our firm's vision is to lead the way on responsible business."
News
WorkingWell launches ‘POWER-UP’ tool to track workplace pressure
The profiling tool lets employees see their own energy and pressure levels, as well as other factors known to affect wellbeing.
News
39% of disabled workers faced bullying or discrimination at work – TUC
12% said they had experienced bullying, such as sustained patterns of intimidating or abusive behaviour connected to their disability.
Compensation & Benefits
Unum UK dental claims rise by 35% as more employers turn to private care
The company now covers over 378,000 people with its dental cover, an increase of 27% compared to last year.
Employee Relations
Majority of working mums unhappy with return-to-work support, research reveals
Only 17% of mums felt confident about going back after maternity leave.
Health & Wellbeing
Vodafone gains ‘Fertility Friendly’ employer status
This recognition came from Fertility Matters at Work (FMAT), which helps companies understand and support staff facing fertility issues.