Compensation & Benefits
Working parents need us! Don’t let mental health support go unused
Demand for child and adolescent mental health support continues to rise, as does the associated pressure on working parents.
Health and wellbeing
News
Most employers fail to provide health and wellbeing support before overseas assignments, data finds
Data from Everywhen showed only 42% of employers put health and wellbeing support in place for their staff before departure.
Employee Relations
GMB launches workplace exposure register amid concerns over aviation worker health risks
GMB has launched a workplace exposure register for fumes and dust as the union calls for greater action to protect aviation workers from occupational health risks.
Health & Wellbeing
RABI launches FarmersAid app to boost wellbeing
The app is designed to help farmers respond to serious on-farm accidents.
News
More employers formalise health and wellbeing strategies amid growing workforce pressures – Aon
In its latest UK Benefits and Trends Survey, 41% of HR and benefits professionals said their company already had a formal health and wellbeing strategy.
News
Employer-provided virtual wellbeing boosted workplace productivity in 2025 – Canada Life
48% of employees who used virtual GP appointments avoided taking time off work, while 46% returned to work more quickly after their consultation.
News
30% of UK companies fail to match employee benefits to age, lifestyle, or risk – Everywhen
The research showed 40% of firms offer the same benefits to staff regardless of gender.
News
70% of employers say lack of state support for health and wellbeing impacts staff – GRiD
Employers pointed to the impact on their staff, especially around mental health, with 43% saying this is where the shortfall is felt most.
News
Nearly half of working carers may quit jobs due to lack of support – Carers UK
35% of carers who left work said more affordable and accessible care services would have helped them stay in employment.
News
43% of companies lack a formal health and wellbeing strategy – Everywhen
Only 51% had a documented and regularly updated strategy, while 18% just offered benefits as their approach.
News
WorkWell Employer Champion programme launched to boost workplace wellbeing
The programme, funded by the Government, offers free, confidential support to people whose health impacts their ability to stay in or return to work.
Health & Wellbeing
Reed Learning awarded DWP contract to deliver health and wellbeing training to SMEs
Reed Learning will work with International Workplace to deliver the training, with sessions set to run till 31st March 2026.