Tag: Absence
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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Vocational rehabilitation for long-term health conditions vital for employee retention
UK workers are more likely to remain with an employer long-term if offered VR support for staying or returning to work after a long-term health condition.
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Did your employees call in sick on National Sickie Day? Let’s explore why…
If employers are concerned about employees calling in sick in their workplace, they should first consider their workplace culture and policies….
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Concerns over employees with long-term chronic illnesses and barriers to wellbeing support
A fifth of employers express concern about employees living with long-term chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, certain types of cancer, or multiple sclerosis.
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Top tips to improve employee wellbeing during shorter days and darker mornings
It takes time for our body’s Circadian rhythm to re-adjust to the new cycle. This can impact businesses through the loss of productivity, attendance and fitness of employees.
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Workplace absence records broken after a decade
Stress is found to be a significant factor for both short- and long-term absence, with over 76% of respondents reporting stress-related absence in their organisation in the past year.
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- Lisa Branker: The morale compass – tips on keeping staff happy
- Gemma Bagge: Coping strategies for dealing with anxiety
- Salman Haq: Ergonomic solutions for healthier employees
- Julia Linehan: From policy to practice – creating an inclusive work culture
- Peter Grinbergs: The backbone of a healthy workplace – supporting musculoskeletal wellness in your team
