Industry group launches collaborative principles for workplace health and wellbeing
The principles were put together by the Workplace Health and Wellbeing Leadership Working Group, which was set up after the HSE’s Prevention 2024 summit.
McLaughlin & Harvey sees record uptake for Health and Wellbeing Roadshow
In 2025, occupational health practitioners saw 876 people, up from 707 in 2024 and 438 in 2023.
Half of workers have taken extended sick leave, finds The Exeter
The report found that absences were most common among men, with 49% saying they had taken extended time off, and 18% of those in the past year.
Workers view ill health as biggest job threat – AXA Health
Data found that 33% of those aged 16-24 believed they may need to retire early due to health concerns.
Employers face rising fines over workplace health failures, warns Make UK
The warning came as the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) started focusing more on workplace health during inspections.
Severe menstrual symptoms reduce workplace productivity and wellbeing, data finds
A survey from the University of Portsmouth showed that 38% of women aged 15 to 45 had symptoms strong enough to affect daily activities, including work.
ABC Council backs HSENI campaign to tackle work-related ill health
The council joined HSENI to raise awareness of risks including cancers, lung conditions, musculoskeletal disorders and mental health issues linked to work.
Private medical insurance most wanted employee benefit, research reveals
Data from Epassi UK found that 25% of employees picked private medical insurance as the single most important benefit, but only 43% employers offered it.
C&C Insurance Brokers unveils employee benefits division
Malcolm Cooke, managing director of C&C Insurance Brokers, said: “The new name aligns perfectly with where the market and our clients are heading - it is better positioned than ever to meet growing demand.”
Employers team up with Government to tackle ill-health and keep people in work
The three-year Keep Britain Working partnership, led by Sir Charlie Mayfield, will focus on prevention, early support and helping people get back to work.
British Safety Council and HSE launch new award to tackle work-related health issues
The ‘Innovation in Health Award’ will be part of the British Safety Council’s International Safety Awards in 2026 and is free to enter.
Most people do not take migraine seriously at work, research reveals
Research from The Migraine Trust found that one in four workers with migraine had left or thought about leaving a job due to unsupportive employers.
