
CIPD urges employers to offer flexible working to help staff keep cool in hot weather
Rachel Suff said: “During periods of hot weather employers should take proactive steps to ensure the wellbeing and comfort of their staff."

Rachel Suff said: “During periods of hot weather employers should take proactive steps to ensure the wellbeing and comfort of their staff."

The study, run by YuLife with Broadstone and the University of Essex found staff using the platform reported a 70% improvement in chronic pain symptoms.

New research from Aalto University shows companies that fail to adapt to employee needs risk burnout, higher turnover, and weakened organisational performance.

Nearly 1,000 checks have already been completed with more booked in, but spaces remain for workplaces to take part.

Cllr Mishal Saeed said: "It’s important that we support more people to live healthy lives for longer by promoting good physical and mental health."

The data revealed 51% of financial services employers plan to invest more in these areas, with 32% of those planning to invest 'a lot more'.

The survey revealed nearly 90% of doctors felt sleep deprived at work, a 20% increase from January 2022 when 75% reported the same.

The hub consolidates resources such as tips for employers on supporting employee mental health, information on stress management.

Katharine Moxham said: “Employers should not be lulled into a false sense of security if they happen to have a healthier-than-usual workforce in any particular year."

Employers will need to prioritise health and wellbeing support as a key recruitment and retention strategy, with 61% recognising its growing importance, according to new research from Towergate Employee Benefits.

New research from Leapers reveals 45% of UK freelancers saw a decline in their mental health in 2024, with only 6% feeling supported by the Government. Late payments, client ghosting, and lack of access to mental health resources were major challenges for the self-employed workforce.

RSSB research introduces a two-step colour vision test that could enable nearly half of current Ishihara test failures to qualify for safety-critical railway roles.
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