Ed Watling: Support Before Crisis – What Mental Health Provision Should Look Like

By the time support is offered, an employee may already be struggling in silence, overwhelmed or off sick. What happened before the crisis?

More Than Half of Managers Say Employees Are Assigned Work Beyond Their Skills, Research Suggests

More than half of managers report assigning employees work beyond their current skills, according to new research. The execution gap leads to burnout, slower service delivery, failed AI adoption and revenue loss, yet organisations often discover skills shortages only after performance suffers.

The hidden productivity cost of ignoring employees’ health needs

Managers need better training, specialist guidance and clearer processes to support employee wellbeing and workplace adjustments effectively.

Neurodivergent Staff ‘Need Support Based on Need Rather than Diagnosis’

An independent panel says support based on need rather than diagnosis helps neurodivergent staff succeed, and the government will now talk to employers about low-cost workplace changes.

Chris Britton: Why Employee Disengagement Is Now a Financial Risk, Not Just an HR One

No organisation is immune to employee disengagement. It happens when an employee emotionally detaches from their work and their employer.
Advertisement

The workplace wellbeing briefing, twice a week

Join 33,000+ wellbeing managers, HR professionals, occupational health advisers, and more.

Free. Unsubscribe any time. See our privacy policy.

Wellbeing News

Stay informed about the latest developments in employee wellbeing

All news

Migrant NHS Nurses More Likely to Be Turned Down for Promotion, Study Finds

A third of immigrant nurses were turned down for promotion three or more times, compared with 18% of ethnic minority nurses who first qualified in the UK.

Gen Z Most Financially Anxious Generation But ‘Reluctant to Ask HR for Help’

Gen Z employees are most financially anxious of all generations, with 74% feeling behind financially, yet only 12.5% seek help from HR despite 72% having employer financial support available. Awareness of these benefits remains critically low, with just 35% knowing what's offered.

A Quarter of Employees Are Not Utilising Their Annual Leave, Study Finds

A quarter of employees never take a single five-day block of annual leave, according to recent research.

Longer Paternity Leave ‘Could Support Family Stability and Economic Output’

Extended paternity leave of six weeks at 90% earnings could deliver significant economic and social benefits to the UK, including reducing relationship breakdowns, increasing mothers' workforce participation, and generating net economic gains of £2.68 billion annually, according to a new scoping review.

Why Lone Working Is ‘One Of The British Workplace’s Biggest Safety Blind Spots’

Lone working is not automatically unlawful but employers are responsible for identifying the hazards involved and putting sensible controls in place.

More Than Half of UK Professionals Report Workplace Burnout as Workload Pressures Mount, Study Finds

New research reveals that 55% of UK professionals feel burnt out at work, placing the UK above the 48% average across the nine markets surveyed.
Advertisement

Free reports and white papers

Research and practical guides from leading employers and providers

All white papers
Free download

Personalising the Benefits Experience

From Gallagher · 11 Oct 2026
Download free
Free download

2026 Human Capital Trends Study

From Aon · 11 Oct 2026
Download free

Wellbeing Analysis and Advice

In-depth analysis from experts in employee wellbeing

All analysis

Dr Mary-Clare Race: The future workforce won’t be linear – rethinking career re-entry for the age of reinvention

Throughout my career, I've been struck by how often talented people underestimate the value of life experiences gained outside the workplace.

Amie Meslohi: The Secondary School Transition Nobody Prepares You For

While I didn't have a formal coach, what I had was something just as important: a colleague who gets it.
Advertisement

Fit for Work

Practical health advice for working life

More

Understanding the Gender Health Gap and Women’s Health Inequalities 

Promoting research focused on women’s health issues is imperative for gaining a better understanding and improving the treatment of gender-specific conditions.

Festive, Not Frazzled: How to Stay Well This Winter

Simple adjustments to sleep, diet and routine can help staff stay healthy, energised and resilient through the festive season while avoiding the winter slump.

Busting Back Pain Myths to Better Support Office Workers

Misinformation about back pain is widespread, but evidence-based advice can help employees manage symptoms safely and confidently.

Stronger Staff, Healthier Business: Why Employers Should Champion Strength Training

Building and maintaining muscle mass at any age is essential for our health and longevity.

Mind, Body, Work

The podcast, hosted by Joanne Swann

All episodes

Dream on! Sleep and workplace wellbeing

In this episode of Mind, Body, Work, host Joanne Swann welcomes two expert guests, Lisa Artis and Jess Parkinson, to discuss the vital link between sleep and workplace well-being.

PODCAST RELEASE: 4 day work Week and boundaried work, is this the future for the UK?

The latest episode of the Mind, Body, Work podcast delves into pressing issues concerning the evolving work environment in the UK.
Advertisement

Upcoming free webinars

From InsideHR. Register to reserve your seat

All webinars

How to Build Defensible Pay in the Age of Pay Transparency and AI

Fair pay you can explain is a foundation of trust 11am UK time, Thursday 15 October 2026.

Designing for Change: A modern operating model for HR

Constant change is hard on people. How can HR create stability? 2pm UK time, Thursday 22 October 2026.
Advertisement

Guides

The ultimate guides for HR and wellbeing managers

All guides

Bradford Factor: The Ultimate Guide for HR and Wellbeing Managers

The Bradford Factor turns sickness absence into a single score, but it is a blunt tool with real legal risks. This guide covers the formula, trigger points, disability and dismissal law, and how to use it fairly.