Tag: Absence
Colleague 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.
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Psychiatric 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.
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Not 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.
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Menna 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!
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Natalie 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.
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Health 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.
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Rishi 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’.
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Impact 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.
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Current 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.
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New 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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Growing employee absence leading to increased UK business costs
34% UK employers have experienced increased employee absence in the last year, with employers recording an average of 4.8 days lost per employee per year.
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Brits looking for sickie excuses more than ever
At the start of February, in a single day it’s estimated that 1.6 million people called in sick, with many experts citing the end of dry January playing a role.
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- Nicola Miller: Ear Care. Why is it important and why haven’t we heard much about it before?
- Eric Thomas: How technology can help individuals with visual impairments in the workplace
- Joanna Hall: Enhancing workplace wellbeing with walking – a guide for leaders
- Borja Perez: UK Savings week – how can payroll innovation support financial wellbeing
- Alex Jovanovic: Wellbeing programmes for employees – where ideas meet reality
