Tag: Absence
86% of international companies offer health and wellbeing support to reduce absence
Absence prevention and getting employees back to work are the key reasons companies with overseas...
Read MoreA third of employers still do not record the impact of sickness absence
Eighty-two percent of employers say they currently record sickness absence, a marginal improvement...
Read MoreColleague absence making workers ill due to increased workload
40% of employers say rising workload is the main reason for their staff being off work with mental health illness.
Read MorePsychiatric illnesses affecting 25.6% of employees
New research has examined the most common causes of all NHS staff with psychiatric illnesses proving the leading cause of employees missing work.
Read MoreNot so ‘Sick Note’ Britain? Research reveals Brits are working through pain
A huge number of Brits are working through pain, with a quarter reported to be taking painkillers due to a work-related injury, new research suggests.
Read MoreMenna Chmielewski: Five tips for the positive management of sickness absence
It’s no secret that UK employers are currently struggling with sickness rates – particularly amongst the young. The question is what to do about it!
Read MoreNatalie Mackenzie: Understanding concussion and brain injury in the workplace
Concussions are surprisingly prevalent in the workplace and can have significant implications for employee productivity, safety, and overall job satisfaction.
Read MoreHealth Foundation reveals alarming crisis among UK’s working population
A startling epidemic of illness are plaguing the UK’s working-age group, and the ONS expresses concern over the rising numbers exiting the job market.
Read MoreRishi announces shift in fit notes to address workplace absenteeism
The proposed shift in the process of issuing fit notes is intended as a solution to what has been characterised as an entrenched ‘sick note culture’.
Read MoreImpact of Universal Credit adjustments on individuals with long-term illnesses
Recent findings reveal that the ongoing rollout of Universal Credit will lead to significant financial challenges for disabled individuals unable to work.
Read MoreCurrent workplace policies inadequate for long covid sufferers
Businesses need to recognise the necessity for adaptable work policies that recognise the fluctuating and often invisible nature of conditions like Long Covid.
Read MoreNew working styles, same back pain: The impact of MSK on the workforce
51% of working adults feel that their work is the cause of their back pain. That’s not all. A million workers in the UK are too sick to work due to this!
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- Beverlie Wilkinson: Second child, new challenges – preparing for your return to work
- Rebecca Sutherland: Compassionate leadership – why business leaders must prioritise morale for positive growth
- Hayley Saunders: Sexual harassment changes – creating safer workplaces for wellbeing and respect