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Sickness Absence Falls But Chronic Ill Health Keeps Millions From Work

Experts say outdated workplace attitudes toward illness are driving stigma, silence and long-term absence, ultimately harming profits.

Employers Told to Prepare for Traumatic Injuries and Mass Casualty Events

St John Ambulance launches a nationwide campaign urging UK employers to improve trauma response training as workplace injuries rise.

British Dads Demand Better Leave Amid Patchy Employer Support

UK fathers prepare for the first-ever DadStrike as new data reveals nearly half of employers still offer only basic paternity leave.

Govt Skills Shake-Up Targets Growth — But Workers’ Wellbeing May Hold the Key

The new skills strategy aims to drive growth and close training gaps, but experts warn that employee wellbeing must be prioritised.

Cancer Is Top Cause of Workplace Insurance Payouts, Employers Told

The findings underline the ongoing impact of cancer in the workforce and come at a time when survival rates are steadily improving.

Company Culture Trumps Job Titles, Say British Staff

Employers urged to prioritise wellbeing as new research shows most job seekers prefer a healthy workplace culture over a flashy title.

Millions of UK Workers Fear They Can’t Afford Essentials, New Research Finds

Experts say the financial challenges facing employees are not only damaging morale but could also hit employers’ bottom lines.

Crushed, Broken, Amputated: HSE Fines Firms Over Alarming Workplace Injuries

Three UK firms were fined after workplace accidents left employees seriously injured, with investigators pointing to basic safety failures.

Remote Control: Perth, Leicester and York Top UK Cities for Home-Based Workers

New ranking reflects shift in remote work priorities as affordability and quality of life outpace prestige.

Drink, Drugs and Despair: One in Three Admit to Addictive Behaviours at Work

A survey found that 34% of employees had either used or seen others using substances or engaging in addictive behaviours while at work.