Tag: sickness
2.5 million people in the UK off work due to chronic illnesses
A new report published by the ONS has revealed that 2.5 million people in the UK are off work due to chronic illnesses, with employee absence now at its highest rate since 2004.
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Olivia-Louise Hamilton: Understanding self-harm – breaking the silence and promoting supportive environments
Employees face many challenges, both personal and professional. Among these challenges, is the sensitive and often misunderstood issue of self-harm.
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2/3 workers with in-person roles say they can’t afford time off sick
Fear of losing wages has pushed 64% of those that are required to work in-person to go to work when they were sick because they couldn’t afford not to.
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Emma Capper: Five strategies to reduce long-term sickness absences
Due to the struggles of the NHS, employees are looking to their employers for support. Long-term sickness leave is a growing concern, with the latest data revealing record numbers off work due to long-term sickness.
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Gen Z employees taking more sick days than older peers
Recent research has found that the youngest employees in the workforce, who should in theory be the fittest members of the workforce, are the ones that are struggling most with their health and taking more sick days.
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Sickness absence recording at lowest level in four years
Although 80% of employers currently record sickness absence, that leaves a fifth who do not. This is likely due to the onset of hybrid working which has made it much more difficult to record this data.
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Doctors giving out sick notes too easily and for too long!
A new survey found that 55% believe it’s too easy for employees to get a doctor’s sick/fit note and 73% believe doctors are providing sick/fit notes for longer than necessary.
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Dr Pamela Gellatly: The impact of long-term sickness – will the new occupational health initiatives deliver?
The measures announced in the Spring Budget to address long-term sickness are a step in the right direction. But will it truly be enough?
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Employers not recording the impact of sickness absence
Although 85% of employers record the sickness absence of their staff, only 63% measure the impact sick leave has on their business.
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Denis Kinane: Appropriate office etiquette during flu season
With cold and flu season in full swing, many professionals face the tough decision of whether to call in sick or just soldier on.
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- Katy Edwards: How to improve accessibility in the workplace for neurodiverse employees
- Karl Bennett: The mo-ment is now – Early intervention is key for men’s mental health
- Shelley Mathews: Beyond office walls – navigating business travel wellbeing
- Caroline Peyton: Don’t ignore your gut – it holds the secret to your wellbeing and workplace performance
- Joe Dace: Fit to succeed! Gym memberships shape a healthier and happier workplace
