Number of night workers from ethnic backgrounds surges

The number of workers from ethnic backgrounds doing night shifts has risen by 71% (360,000) over the last decade, according to Trades Union Congress (TUC) analysis of data from the Office for National...

Richer staff fail to spot the financial wellbeing action gap

Higher earners fail to understand the financial realities of their lower-earning colleagues, preferring to educate staff rather than remove barriers to improved financial wellbeing, research from the...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD): How HR can help

Around 3% of people in the UK have winter seasonal depressive disorder (SAD), according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists. As the winter months approach, we asked what HR can do to support...

Employers cannot afford to ignore the gender health gap

The UK has more than 16 million women in employment, so addressing women's unique health needs is not just a matter of health equity – it's a critical factor in fostering productivity, retention and...

Facing the frontline workers’ wellbeing crisis

Abuse and violence levied at UK workers seems to be at an all-time high. Could senior HR teams do more? Megan Tatum investigates.

Sick days up 41% in three years

The number of sick days UK employees take has increased 41% in the last three years, according to a report by jobs platform Totaljobs.

Why employment law should protect those with alcohol dependence

Recent years have seen real progress in the workplace to better support employees facing challenges. The Equality Act (2010) plays a key role, protecting people with certain characteristics such as...

"It’s essential to understand how menopause exacerbates ADHD symptoms"

The intersection of menopause and ADHD is an emerging area of interest. While 23% of women consider resigning due to the impact of menopause, understanding how menopause exacerbates ADHD symptoms and...

Supporting domestic abuse survivors: Three things HR should know

Employers do not have to be experts in domestic abuse, but they should understand how to support victim-survivors, said leaders at the Employers Initiative on Domestic Abuse conference (16 October...

If the menopause makes women quit work, we need to support their return

Being menopause-friendly isn’t just about retaining valuable staff, it’s also about welcoming back highly skilled and experienced individuals to play their part in your organisation’s future success.

Fines for unhealthy workplaces: HR responds

Employers who create unhealthy workplaces should be fined, according to the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR).

Dismissal of pain impacts women's careers

For a fifth (20%) of women, pain has held them back in their career, as they either had to take sick days or change careers due to their pain.