Misconceptions about epilepsy fuel workplace bias

People living with epilepsy in the UK face bias at work due to a lack of understanding about the condition, according to research released earlier this week.

How to support employee wellbeing during a heatwave

With the UK set to head into a 30°C-plus heatwave this week, we asked HR commentators how to support employees working in extreme heat.

Women delay cervical screenings due to work, research suggests

Work prevents women from attending potentially life-saving screenings, according to research published yesterday (16 June).

Dubai chocolate craze sparks workplace safety concerns

As viral food trends infiltrate UK companies, and lines between personal consumption and workplace sharing are blurred, we asked commentators about the associated health and safety challenges for HR...

Workplace blood drives: How to get started and why

As National Blood Week (9 to 15 June) draws to a close, and the NHS continues to face a blood shortage, we asked commentators how employers can help.

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).

ONS sickness absence data: How can HR support sick employees?

The number of working days lost to sickness and injury in the UK in 2024 was 148.9m, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data published on Wednesday (4 June).

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.

BA fined £3.2m over workplace safety breaches

British Airways has been fined more than £3m after two baggage handlers were injured at Heathrow Airport.

How can we solve the wellbeing crisis in HR? 

HR professionals are the guardians of workplace wellbeing. But who’s looking out for theirs?

Executive sponsorship and community-driven culture can transform wellbeing

With Mental Health Awareness Week upon us, and this year’s theme focused on community, it’s the perfect time for businesses to reflect on how they’re supporting employee wellbeing.

How should managers address hygiene issues at work?

Tennis player Harriet Dart has apologised after telling the umpire that her opponent “smells really bad” during the first round at the Rouen Open last Tuesday (15 April). We asked HR commentators for...

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