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International Men’s Day: creating workplaces where men feel able to ask for help
International Men’s Day provides an opportunity for employers to reflect on how effectively they support the health and wellbeing of male employees — and whether their workplace culture makes it easie …
New £60 million fund aims to help disabled people and those with health conditions into work
Government funding signals a renewed focus on removing barriers to employment, supporting people with long-term health conditions and helping more people remain in the workforce.   The Government has …
From Reactive to Preventative: Tackling the Root Causes of Workplace Stress
As employers mark National Stress Awareness Day on 4 November, the focus is shifting towards a crucial question: are organisations doing enough to prevent workplace stress, rather than simply helping …
National Work-Life Week 2026: preparing for a changing workplace
National Work-Life Week takes place from 5–9 October 2026, providing employers with an opportunity to put work-life balance, employee wellbeing and flexible working firmly on the agenda. The annual ca …
World Mental Health Day 2026: moving from reaction to prevention in the workplace
World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2026 provides employers with an opportunity to look beyond awareness campaigns and consider a more fundamental question: are we doing enough to prevent poor menta …
HR's Biggest Blind Spot (And New Data That Proves It)
New research from Toothfairy and YouGov, surveying 1,020 UK HR decision-makers, exposes an uncomfortable truth: the benefit being overlooked by most reward strategies is quietly undermining the three …
Fit note reform pilots get underway: what does the new approach mean for employers?
The Government announced the pilots in May following its review of the existing fit note system. The evidence highlighted significant concerns from employers: just over a quarter considered the curren …
Men's Health in the Workplace: Legal Obligations and Strategic Considerations
There are specific challenges associated with men's health which employers should be mindful of in order to comply with their legal obligations. ' Research suggests that men are less likely to seek he …
Boosting Productivity Through Healthy Eating- Top 5 Tips for the Workplace
1. Educate and Inform Start by educating employees about the benefits of a balanced diet. Organise lunchtime webinars or workshops with nutrition experts who can offer insights into healthy eating. Pr …
Supreme Court rules that ‘sex' under the Equality Act refers to biological sex
Background For Women Scotland, a feminist organisation, brought judicial review proceedings to challenge statutory guidance issued by the Scottish Ministers that a trans woman with a full Gender Recog …