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Two-thirds of neurodivergent employees consider quitting over lack of workplace support – Reed
More than half (53%) said they have felt disadvantaged or held back because of their neurodivergence.
Workplace support
Employee Relations
Employers urged to do more to promote workplace wellbeing support
Nearly a third of employers only direct staff to health and wellbeing support when it is requested, prompting Everywhen to warn that too many employees remain unaware of the help available.
News
Committee backs Connect to Work, warns inconsistent rollout could undermine scheme
Connect to Work was designed to support people facing the most significant barriers to employment.
Health & Wellbeing
Employers urged to tackle cancer misinformation as campaign highlights growing confusion
Kelly McCabe said: “Workplaces have a real opportunity to provide trusted, evidence-based cancer education in a way that feels accessible, relevant and engaging."
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.
News
neurobox launches platform to simplify neuroinclusion for UK workplaces
neurohub for business aims to help companies support neurodivergent employees including those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia.
News
24% of parents could leave workforce if childcare costs rise, research reveals
59% said higher nursery fees would mean cutting working hours or leaving work altogether.
News
Lancaster University launches menopause workplace toolkit for UK employers
The MENO-Kit aims to boost staff retention, improve wellbeing and make workplaces more inclusive.
News
Majority of UK workers feel overwhelmed as AI adoption outpaces support – Henley
Optimism about AI rose to 58% compared to 56% last year but confidence and capability are not matching pace.
News
Only 13% of HR professionals feel their own mental wellbeing is well supported at work – Everywhen
Three quarters of HR professionals said they had symptoms of low mood or depression, with 44% showing clinically significant symptoms.
News
Gi Group introduces EAP for temporary workers
Gi Group’s EAP includes booklets on financial and mental health advice, signposting to government-approved networks, helplines and expert advice.
Lead Story
Most young NEETs face health barriers, not lack of ambition, report finds
Neil Greenberg, president of the Society of Occupational Medicine, said employers felt more confident hiring and supporting young people with health conditions when they had access to work and health expertise.