Human capital management tech specialist Ceridian has released results from its annual Pulse of Talent report, which found the vast majority of workers surveyed in the UK have struggled with burnout, while 58% of surveyed workers are either actively seeking or open to new employment as job vacancies rise to record highs. Ceridian’s 2022 Pulse of […]

A quarter (26%) of employers think they are not affected by menopause issues according to research from Peppy, the B2B digital health and wellness platform. The research reveals that companies believe their organisation is not affected by any employee menopause-related health condition or have any employees who have gone through the menopause. Dr. Mridula Pore, CEO of Peppy said: […]

Salman Raza, author of Life’s Non-Conformities: An Auditor’s Tale of Practical Application of Social, Emotional & Behavioral Strategies, provides some key advice for managers and staff…  Your daily job can become a nightmare simply by the presence of a workplace bully. Their behavior and antics can be enough to make you dread clocking in each […]

Pandemic pressures have meant that almost half of employees have found they have eaten more unhealthy food at work in the last year. And employees have expressed their concerns that companies aren’t doing enough to support them with a healthy lifestyle, as 12% of UK companies are said to have stopped offering healthy food choices […]

With more than 13.5 million workers having returned to their place of work for at least one day a week, more than four million say that they do not feel entirely safe doing so, according to new research by Direct Line Life Insurance. Some 5.5 million workers would work from home permanently if given the […]

New research published during National Fertility Awareness Week (November 1st-5th) shows that, while the number of UK businesses offering fertility support to staff is steadily increasing, 36 per cent of employers don’t offer this – and have no plans to do so in the future. The research from Peppy, the B2B digital health and wellness platform, […]

Female employees are facing unacceptable levels of daily sexual harassment in online meetings and in online messaging services, reports a leading employment lawyer. The increase in working remotely has seen a corresponding increase in female staff receiving sexist comments about their appearance on online meetings. Comments have included references to wearing more make-up or wearing […]

Millions of women are at risk of disciplinary action and failed promotions due to a lack of understanding and support around the menopause from their employer. According to new research from not-for-profit healthcare provider, Benenden Health, only a fifth of employees (19%) are aware of any kind of awareness or available support at work for when they suffer […]

By Tiffany Victoria, Assistant Manager at ZEDRA… Mental health is a uniquely personal topic and can often be seen as something you only discuss with your closest family and friends. However, I think it is so important to dismantle the stigma around mental health in the workplace and encourage people to discuss their mental health […]

Bupa has extended its women’s health support with the launch of a new Menopause HealthLine for health insurance customers and Bupa employees. Rolled out in time for World Menopause Day on October 18th, it offers access to menopause-trained nurses for advice and guidance on managing symptoms. Around eight in every ten women will experience symptoms […]

Bupa Global is bringing the next generation of digital wellbeing solutions to all Corporate and SME customers with the roll-out of a new Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Bupa LifeWorks is a confidential EAP programme and digital wellbeing platform, designed to proactively support employees’ total wellbeing. Offered in partnership with LifeWorks, it is an all-in-one solution that […]

A new delivered food service has launched to provide sound nutrition for employees, whether they’re working from home or at the office. Love Lunches encourages employers to recognise the importance of pausing for lunch, ensuring time away from the desk and eating a wholesome, healthy meal as part of the employee welfare policy, to deliver […]

Now more than ever, boosting staff engagement and morale is absolutely imperative and it is important for the whole team to stay connected. Digital marketing agency Spindogs has been working hard to keep its entire team engaged since the start of the pandemic. Amanda Williams, Community Coordinator at Spindogs shares her top tips for motivating […]

Peppy, the B2B digital health and wellness platform, has launched a menopause resources pack to empower companies to help their employees when they need the most support. Directed at employers, it includes expert guidance on the menopause, the impact on employees and organisations, and how to help staff. Mridula Pore, CEO of Peppy, said: “Many companies really […]

There are a lot of support services that offer mental health support, however many do not cater for more complex and enduring mental health issues, such as severe depression, trauma and psychiatric disorders. Many support services are only limited to mild to moderate mental health issues, such as low mood and anxiety, for instance via […]

Some 41% of the workforce feel that their workplace has negatively impacted on their wellbeing during the pandemic. That’s according to global absence expert, Edays, which surveyed employees across the UK to determine the impact of the workplace on employee wellbeing, and changes to employee perceptions over the past two years. At a time when the […]

British business leaders are set to increase their investment in employee wellbeing as they look to retain and nurture staff in the wake of ongoing economic concerns. According to Bupa Global’s Executive Wellbeing Index 2021, UK business leaders are predicted to increase their spend on employee mental health and wellbeing by 18 per cent in the coming […]

With the UK expected to move away from home working and return to the office in greater numbers during the Autumn months, National Accident Helpline is warning employers to ensure offices are safe and ready or run the risk of accidents happening in the workplace. Recent data from National Accident Helpline highlights the importance of caution as […]