Sick Days

Running on Empty: The UK Industries Facing a Burnout Timebomb

16/06/2025

UK businesses lost nearly 149 million working days to sickness in 2024, with burnout linked to long hours and excessive overtime.

‘National Sickie Day’ Exposed as a Media Myth, Data Shows

29/01/2025

While the UK’s absence rates are rising, they remain lower than some European nations, like Germany's average 20 sick days per year.

Analysis, Advice and Opinion

Cheryl Sharp: Why Domestic Abuse Must Be On Every HR Agenda

Annaliza Sturge: How to Run a Christmas Team Event They’ll Talk About in January

Dr. Julia Lyons: Growing With Grief – The Role of Employers in Long-term Support

Prof. Marcantonio Spada: Supporting Employees with Addictions in the Workplace

Pascal Paillé: How HR Helps to Create Workplace Cultures That Embrace Sustainability

Will Turner: Gen Z – A Generation of Unhappy Workers or Just One That Values Their Health?