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Ciphr and Endometriosis UK partner to survey HR on menstrual health and workplace support

Claire Williams said: "We’re delighted to be working with Endometriosis UK on this study, and I encourage HR practitioners to share their experiences and perspectives.”

20/05/2025

Health & Wellbeing·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·News·Recruitment & HR

Elior UK launches workplace catering brand focused on wellbeing and innovation

Elior at Work’s food is created by executive chefs, nutritionists and dietitians to deliver both taste and health benefits.

16/05/2025

Business·Featured·Health & Wellbeing·News

Most students use AI for studies but fear job losses and weaker social skills – Yugo

78% of students were worried AI would lead to job losses, echoing concerns felt by students in the USA (79%), Ireland (78%) and Portugal (75%).

14/05/2025

Education & Training·Health & Wellbeing·Lead Story·News·Technology

51% of employers offer flexible work to tackle sickness absence – REC

The survey found that 48.5% of employers reported reduced productivity due to sickness absences.

08/04/2025

Employee Relations·Health & Wellbeing·Lead Story·News

NIHR invests £7m to reduce health-related economic inactivity

This funding adds to the £1.5m already invested in 2023 for 13 research projects in the work and health area.

02/04/2025

Employee Relations·Health & Wellbeing·Lead Story

Work-related ill-health is costing the economy £415m a week, new analysis finds

TUC's analysis of official statistics showed that the number of days lost due to health conditions has shot up by a third since 2010.

12/03/2025

Health & Wellbeing·Lead Story·News

Employers and employees disconnect on health benefits, Unum survey reveals

67% of surveyed employers believed their benefits package positively impacted employee wellbeing, but only 31% of employees agreed.

12/03/2025

Compensation & Benefits·Employee Relations·Health & Wellbeing·Lead Story

Over 300,000 workers leave jobs annually due to health conditions, report reveals

The Commission for Healthier Working Lives suggested that a proactive approach could have prevented over 100,000 people from leaving the workforce.

11/03/2025

Health & Wellbeing·Lead Story·News

NHS and Growth Hub to host wellbeing event in Herefordshire and Worcestershire

Business leaders attending the events will gain practical strategies for supporting employees with health conditions.

27/02/2025

Health & Wellbeing·News

Rising costs threaten employee health benefits, finds Simplyhealth

Paul Schreier said: “Workplace health benefits are crucial for supporting people who need to get quick access to everyday healthcare treatments."

27/02/2025

Compensation & Benefits·Featured·Health & Wellbeing·News

Hospitalisation leads to increased benefit receipts among long-term ill employees – ONS

Among those economically inactive due to long-term ill-health in England and Wales, 97.4% received social security benefits in the preceding year.

26/02/2025

Compensation & Benefits·Employee Relations·Health & Wellbeing·Lead Story

First-time employment affects health behaviours in young adults, study shows

The study assessed daily fruit and vegetable intake, regular physical activity patterns, and daily sleep duration after employment.

31/01/2025

Health & Wellbeing·Lead Story·News

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Health

Ciphr and Endometriosis UK partner to survey HR on menstrual health and workplace support

Elior UK launches workplace catering brand focused on wellbeing and innovation

Most students use AI for studies but fear job losses and weaker social skills – Yugo

51% of employers offer flexible work to tackle sickness absence – REC

NIHR invests £7m to reduce health-related economic inactivity

Work-related ill-health is costing the economy £415m a week, new analysis finds

Employers and employees disconnect on health benefits, Unum survey reveals

Over 300,000 workers leave jobs annually due to health conditions, report reveals

NHS and Growth Hub to host wellbeing event in Herefordshire and Worcestershire

Rising costs threaten employee health benefits, finds Simplyhealth

Hospitalisation leads to increased benefit receipts among long-term ill employees – ONS

First-time employment affects health behaviours in young adults, study shows

Opinion

Runway to resilience: Why aviation needs a human-centred reset

From perks to purpose: What makes workplace mental health work?

Why L&D needs a framework to grow and earn respect

What HR needs to know about the graduating class entering today’s workforce