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Joanne Swann

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Joanne is the editor for Workplace Wellbeing Professional and has a keen interest in promoting the safety and wellbeing of the global workforce. After earning a bachelor's degree in English literature and media studies, she taught English in China and Vietnam for two years. Before joining Work Well Pro, Joanne worked as a marketing coordinator for luxury property, where her responsibilities included blog writing, photography, and video creation.
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Work-related deaths and disabilities increasing globally

A new study on global estimates of work-related diseases and occupational injuries has revealed an increase of 26% in work-related deaths from 2011 to 2019.

Employees prioritise working for ethical businesses over higher salaries

Money isn't the biggest motivator when it comes to a dream job! 46% say working for ethical businesses is more important to them than getting a higher salary.

UK is in an unprecedented era for private medical cover

Aon plc has released its 2024 Global Medical Trend Rates Report based on insights from 113 Aon offices that broker advise on employer-sponsored medical cover.

40% working parents contemplate quitting due to overwhelming responsibilities

A new survey reveals that working parents are finding it so difficult to juggle home and work responsibilities that they have considered leaving their job.

Deskless workers say they’re viewed as expendable and inferior

Over half of U.K. deskless workers say they're viewed as expendable by their employer. Plus, 32% feel that their corporate, desk-based colleagues regard them as inferior. 

Regularly work in cafes? Here are the risks you need to be aware of

1/4 of employed Brits, equivalent to 7 million workers, opt to work in cafes instead of at home or the office. But is it safe to conduct professional work in a public setting?

UK employers still not taking employee wellbeing seriously…

Despite mental health and wellbeing moving up the corporate agenda, 53% of workers say their employer still does not invest in their overall wellbeing.

Time to go dry? UK office party alcohol consumption doubles that of the US!

The fact that UK companies are twice as likely to incorporate alcohol into team-building events indicates a broader issue around the normalisation of drinking at work.

Working dads fear asking for parental leave due to career damage

The UK retains existing prejudices around fathers taking parental leave. This, alongside a low rate of pay, makes it an unaffordable option for most British parents.

Half of U.K. deskless workers living paycheque-to-paycheque

50 per cent of U.K. deskless workers say that they're living paycheque-to-paycheque meaning they're without any spare cash once their monthly bills are paid.
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