Mental health

Former chef wins £13k after work argument is blamed on medical conditions

A former chef has won £13,455 after an argument she had at work in front of customers was attributed to symptoms of anxiety, depression and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

More than half of UK workers struggle with addiction

Nearly six in 10 employees have struggled with some form of addiction, research findings from health insurer Bupa have revealed.

Make psychological safety a year-round stress reduction imperative

If we are serious about tackling the blight of workplace stress, we must look beyond wellbeing initiatives and address one of its most overlooked root causes: a lack of psychological safety.

MoD to review asking about mental health during recruitment

The defence secretary is reviewing the Ministry of Defence’s recruitment policies, a government representative confirmed last week, in response to concerns over candidates’ past experience of...

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Half of employees distrust leadership's balance of business and wellbeing

Half (46%) of UK employees don’t trust leaders to balance business needs with employee wellbeing, according to research findings published today (15 May).

Creating confidence, not concern: How to create thriving MHFAider communities

Each year, Mental Health Awareness Week gives us all an opportunity to reflect on how we support wellbeing; not only in our personal lives, but also in our workplaces.

Loneliness in the workplace: Putting human connectivity on your to do list

HR professionals must play their part in addressing the loneliness epidemic.

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How can HR support grieving employees?

A quarter (25%) of UK adults struggle to make decisions when grieving, according to research findings published by employee benefits provider MetLife UK.

British employees are the second saddest in Europe

Employees in the UK are the second saddest in Europe, Gallup research published yesterday (23 April) has highlighted.

Employers must improve support for people on jury duty

Every year 200,000 people in the UK are summoned for jury service. It’s a non-negotiable, unpaid civic duty. If we're really honest with ourselves, are businesses properly prepared to support...

Supporting employees with young people's mental health: a business imperative

Children with poor mental health can have a ripple effect on care givers and family members.

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Content moderators diagnosed with PTSD sue Meta

More than 140 former Facebook content moderators have been diagnosed with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that was reportedly caused by exposure to graphic social media content.