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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 …
Returning to Work Means Returning to Relationships
But where working relationships have become strained, a successful return often depends on more than clinical recovery and practical adjustments. It also depends on rebuilding understanding between th …
Every movement counts: supporting employees with long-term conditions
While the recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate activity each week remains unchanged, the updated guidance reinforces some activity is better than none and highlights the importance of reducing pr …
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 …
What Happens When Occupational Therapists Successfully Collaborate with Occupational Health Teams, Human Resources and Line Managers.
This article explores how occupational therapists can collaborate effectively with key stakeholders to ensure employees thrive at work, even when facing physical, mental, or long-term health challenge …
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 …
HR spotlights wellbeing
David Liddle, CEO of The TCM Group and president of the People and Culture Association 'Conflict resolution is a strategic imperative' As AI capability develops, conflict resolution skills will become …
Building Inclusive Workplaces: Conversations for Change
Download the whitepaper here The role of psychological safety in building more inclusive workplaces Leaders explored innovative approaches, challenges, and external influences affecting psychological …
Creating Effective Workplace Wellbeing Policies: A Legal Perspective
The Legal Foundation Several key pieces of legislation form the foundation for workplace wellbeing policies in the UK. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 establishes employers' general duty t …
The £1,000 That's Worth More Than £12,000: Why Financial Wellbeing is the Best Investment for Your Employees
The University of Essex' (Institute of Social and Economic research) found that investing in financial wellbeing was more effective than an additional '12k a year to employees in terms of their genera …
Unmasking absenteeism: The hidden impact of mental health in global enterprises
The scope of the problem Absenteeism is often seen as lost productivity and revenue. However, its counterpart, presenteeism (employees being physically present but mentally unengaged due to health iss …
MA Exhibitions acquires The Inclusive Workplace Conference
MA Exhibitions, the large-scale events arm of Mark Allen Group, is proud to announce the acquisition of The Inclusive Workplace Conference. This strategic addition bolsters the group's existing Health …
Supporting Male Employees on International Men's Day
For the past 15 years or so, International Men's Day in the UK has grown from a small number of local events to one where employers, government departments and national charities are all involved. Aro …
Mental health: personal journeys and workplace responsibility
Health, recovery, and ignoring the male expectancy Like most 20-something-year-olds, I thought any serious health concerns were at least half a life away. So, at the age of 29, when I woke up with a ' …
Neurodivergence in the Workplace: Employment Law Considerations
What is neurodiversity? Neurodiversity refers to the different ways the brain can work and process information.' Some of the well-known types of neurodivergence include ADHD, Autism, Tourette's Syndro …
Leadership That Enriches Wellbeing – 5 Leadership Practices HR Must Champion
Introduction Leadership influences every aspect of organisational performance, including health and wellbeing. In today's workplace, stress, burnout, and disengagement are damaging people and performa …
Menopause in the Workplace - Hempsons
In recent years, the conversation around menopause in the workplace has shifted from quiet discomfort to legislative action. Under existing legal frameworks, such as the Equality Act 2010, menopause i …
Sexual harassment in the workplace - Hempsons
Establishing a supportive, welcoming and inclusive culture in the workplace is essential to the health and wellbeing of workers and employees. This article will focus on the importance of establishing …
Research Calls for Strategic Change: Building Mental Fitness, Not Just Awareness
As mental health continues to affect workforce productivity and wellbeing across Britain, UK research is calling for a rethink of how organisations approach workplace support ' moving from mere awaren …
Why it's time to rethink Occupational Health
As workplace health challenges continue to evolve, organisations are increasingly recognising that traditional approaches to occupational health alone are no longer enough. Employers are being asked t …
Unequal support: Employer views on workforce health in 2026 – New report published by the Work Foundation at the Lancaster University
The Work Foundation at Lancaster University and the Centre for Organisational Health & Wellbeing surveyed more than 1,000 senior business leaders across the UK to understand how employers are supporti …
Financial Wellbeing: A Strategic Priority for Organisations in the UK
The ongoing cost-of-living crisis has placed financial wellbeing at the top of HR agendas. Rising household costs and inflation are creating significant stress for employees, with direct implications …
Early Bird offer ends on 16th January 2026!
This is your last chance to take advantage of the'early bird'pricing for'Health &'Wellbeing at Work 2026. Spaces are limited, and demand is high! This is the'best price available'and we don't want you …
MEDICASH DELIVERS OUTSTANDING 2025 PERFORMANCE AS IT ACCELERATES GROWTH TOWARDS ONE MILLION CUSTOMERS
Medicash, the UK's leading provider of corporate health cash plans, has delivered an outstanding performance in 2025, achieving strong growth across customer numbers, financial results and social impa …
Elevate Your Employee Engagement: Build Engaging Experiences Across the People Lifecycle
Start with the end in mind' Look at your top-level strategic objectives and decide what people principles you're going to adopt to help make them a reality. For example, you might decide that you'll b …
Mental illness: a modern-day problem?
Mental ill health: a very brief history Evidence spanning centuries tells us that ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Chinese and Indians experienced challenges to their mental fitness. The causes were typical …
No Mind Left Behind
Mental health at work' ' Our most recent Workplace Wellbeing Index findings, published in February 2024, found that mental health has improved on the previous year and more employees are taking time o …
Sick of work : What is happening to young people in the workplace?
Much has been made of the mental health crises young people are currently facing across education and for those looking for work. The latest ONS figures show the current economic inactivity rate for y …
3 Pillars of a Progressive Mental Health Policy for Organisations
What exactly is a'progressive'mental health policy? First and foremost, a progressive mental health policy starts with an understanding of the impact mental health has on each workplace differently. F …
Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Legal Considerations and Best Practices
Understanding Neurodiversity Neurodiversity refers to the different ways in which people's brains work and interpret information. These differences are natural and should be recognized and valued in t …
Developing line managers into stress (not stressful) managers
With mental ill-health costing UK employers an estimated '34.9 billion a year, and increasing pressures on retention and absence, it is not surprising that employers are looking to upskill their manag …
Investing in Leadership Development for Occupational Health (OH) Professionals: A call to action.
During the pandemic we saw' increasing recognition of the importance of evidence based OH practices to enable essential work activity to continue (for example vulnerability assessments and exposure co …
What's Fair? Addressing Wellbeing for Neurodivergent Workers.
Dr Damian Milton proposed the 'Double Empathy Problem,' in 2012. He was making a critique of the idea that Autistic people lack empathy, by pointing out that neurotypical attempts to teach Autistic pe …
AI in the Workplace: Balancing Innovation and Employee Wellbeing
The Rise of AI in the Workplace AI, often described as "the science of making machines smart", is increasingly being used by employers to streamline processes and make faster, more reliable decisions. …
Tea, coffee, and how not to confuse your autistic colleagues
'I thought you'd know that by now!' This is something I have heard too many times from managers. It's a common struggle; they will set me a task, and I will follow my interpretation of their instructi …
Workplace Needs Assessments: The Key to Empowering Neurodivergent Talent
At Lexxic, we partner with organisations around the globe to provide neurodiversity support services; including neurodiversity diagnostics, assessments and Workplace Needs Assessments (WPAs). These on …
The Benefits of Neurodiversity Coaching
According to research from the CIPD 2024 Neuro-inclusion at Work Report, while 83% of employers surveyed said the wellbeing of their people was a critical priority, only 60% said that neuro-inclusion …
Unlocking workplace culture: the superpower your organisation needs
What do we mean by workplace culture? There are so many soundbites to choose from' "Culture is the worst behaviour a leader tolerates" ' Dr John Amaechi "Culture eats strategy for breakfast" ' Peter D …
Are the Current Protections against Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Actually Working?
Many people suspect that the real figures may be even higher with a lot of people feeling unable to speak out about their experiences. This may be for a variety of reasons, including fear of judgment, …
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 …
Unlocking Employee Potential: A New Era of Workplace Culture. The Workplace of Tomorrow, Today
Picture a workplace where every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered. Where wellbeing isn't just a buzzword, but a lived reality. Where engagement flows naturally, and inclusion is woven into t …
Activating the Head, Hands and Heart of Engagement
I think we've all been there! And while engagement and culture are hot buzz words, I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who sometimes scratches their head when they hear these words and wonders what t …
5 Financial Wellbeing Steps for Employers
1. Ask Employees What They Want The biggest barrier we see with employers of all sizes when it comes to approaching financial wellbeing is where to start! But it doesn't have to be complex or complica …
No one wants to talk about suicide. 5 reasons why we must change this.
1. Suicide is a burning problem Suicide is the leading cause of death for people in the UK under 35 and the leading cause of death for men under the age of 50 (ONS). At least 650 suicides each year ar …
How the Starmer Government's Proposals Could Transform Employment Law in the UK
Changes to Zero-Hour Contracts Zero-hour contracts have been a contentious issue in the UK for many years.' These contracts do not guarantee any minimum working hours and have been criticised for crea …
Balancing Act: Thriving at the BHF with Work-Life Harmony
Flexibly Connected. The BHF continues its amazing work following on from winning the Best Flexible Working Strategy at the HR Excellence Awards in 2022. We introduced Flexibly Connected in June 2021 a …
Make your voice heard to improve men's health
88 die every day prematurely from heart disease, 33 from prostate cancer, 17 from alcohol disease and 14 from suicide. This paints a grim picture but there are green shoots everywhere. None more so wi …
Making Mental Health a Priority at Work: Why Employers Should Act Now
The State of Mental Health in the Workplace More workers are experiencing mental health struggles than ever before. According to the Health Foundation, 3.7 million UK workers have health conditions th …
So, You've Done Menopause. What Next?
Beyond Menopause: What's the Big Picture? Okay, let's talk about the real elephant in the room. Hyper-focusing on menopause? Great for some. But for others? Not so much. There's a whole world of other …
The Employer's Duty of Care for Mental Health in the UK
The Legal Framework Employers' obligations regarding mental health come from several key pieces of legislation: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 - Section 2 requires employers to ensure, as far as r …
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Moving Beyond Pinkwashing to Meaningful Action
What is Pinkwashing? ' In the workplace, pinkwashing happens when companies promote breast cancer awareness through pink-themed products and gestures, without committing to deeper action. Offices may …
Up, Up and Away! It's Time to Kick the Stress Bucket.
The Stress Bucket: A Familiar Concept The stress bucket concept illustrates that we all have a finite capacity for stress and when we reach that capacity, we risk experiencing emotional overflow, even …
Remote Working and Employment Law
The rise of remote working, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, has transformed workplace expectations and obligations, and the recent case of Pryce v. Accountant in Bankruptcy (Scottish Govern …
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