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Lancaster University launches menopause workplace toolkit for UK employers
The MENO-Kit aims to boost staff retention, improve wellbeing and make workplaces more inclusive.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Government pilots new fit note models to tackle rising work absences
The pilots will trial personalised ‘stay in work’ and ‘return to work’ plans for workers who fall ill, offering support through clinical and non-clinical practitioners.
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Three in four performing arts professionals face career-impacting health issues, finds BAPAM
Record demand for specialist health support was seen in 2025, with nearly 3,000 performers accessing services.
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Financial literacy falls among UK employees – Nudge
48% of employees with low financial literacy reported good or excellent physical health, compared to 62% of those with stronger financial knowledge.
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Over a third of employees say money worries impact work performance – WEALTH at work
Nearly a quarter (23%) reported lower motivation, one in five (20%) said they lost focus, and 8% linked financial stress to more sick days.
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Small gestures can create big change in the workplace
Alexa Knight, director of campaigns and influencing at the Mental Health Foundation, discusses how small gestures in the workplace can have a big impact on employee wellbeing.
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91% of parents more productive at work when employers fund holiday clubs, data finds
Data from Bright Horizons showed 84% of women said employer support for holiday clubs made them more likely to stay with their employer.
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35% of managers lack confidence on neurodiversity adjustments – VinciWorks
30% described managers as not very confident, and only 6.5% said managers were very confident.