Category: News
Wood Manufacturer Fined Over £1 Million After Workers Suffer Serious Injuries
The company was fined more than £2 million after an employee died from serious burns at the same plant in Scotland in 2022.
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‘Unretirement’ on the Rise as Financial Pressures Push UK Professionals to Work Longer
The trend of “unretirement” is accelerating as economic pressures and changing work dynamics reshape career expectations.
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Gaps in Asbestos Removal Safety Raise Workplace Health Concerns
Some control measures designed to minimise asbestos exposure are not being applied consistently, potentially putting workers at risk.
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Crisis in the Workplace as ‘Most Employees Feel Disconnected’
Most employees report feeling disengaged, citing low pay, workplace isolation and lack of career growth as key concerns.
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Rising Mortgage Costs ‘Forcing UK Homeowners into Extra Work’, Raising Wellbeing Concerns
New data show that 15% of homeowners whose mortgage repayments have increased over the past year have taken on extra shifts or second jobs.
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The Best and Worst Industries for Employee Wellbeing Revealed
Study considered factors such as work-related stress, physical health and the extent to which jobs affected workers’ social lives.
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Nearly 80% of UK Employees ‘Considering Leaving Their Jobs’ Amid Skills Crisis
Research into corporate professionals across various industries found over half of workers feel their skills are not fully recognised.
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Young Professionals Want More Financial Support from Employers Amid Rising Costs: Study
Half of workers aged 18-34 are also concerned about increasing housing costs, while 42% want additional childcare support.
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Most UK Workers ‘Struggle to Stay Creative for More Than an Hour’
A study suggests many workplaces may not be doing enough to support employees’ creative potential, hampering innovation and job satisfaction.
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Workplace Stress ‘Driving UK Employees to Smoke More’
Most workers said stress was the main factor influencing their smoking habits, while others smoked more on particularly stressful workdays.
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One in Four UK Workers May Quit Over Poor Wellbeing Support: Study
A survey finds growing frustration among UK employees over wellbeing initiatives that fail to materialise into concrete benefits.
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Gen X Faces Health Crisis as ‘Over a Third Struggle with Chronic Conditions’
The demographic, which makes up over 14 million people in the UK, is now at the centre of a growing health crisis.
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- Rachel Morgan-Trimmer: Understanding neurodiversity and why it’s essential for workplace wellbeing
- Phill Bell: Remote vs. Office – the debate that’s holding HR leaders back
- Paul O’Donnell: Who decides who’s ‘fit for work’?
- Dr Glenn Mason: The role of the employer in supporting parents and families
- Mirco Magi: How to provide the right mental health support for the ‘sandwich generation’
