59% of UK Employees Say Their Employer Monitors Them, Survey Finds

Six in ten UK employees say their employer uses monitoring software, and 82% want employers legally required to disclose it, according to a survey by video conferencing company Owl Labs.

58% of Hiring Managers Suspect Candidates Used AI in Online Interviews, CMI Finds

Nearly three in five hiring managers (58%) have noticed or suspected candidates using AI in online job interviews, according to a Chartered Management Institute survey of 928 UK managers.

84% of Disabled Young People ‘Think Disability Will Negatively Affect Their Chances of Finding Work’

Four in five (84%) disabled young people believe barriers associated with their disability will negatively affect their chances of finding paid work

Employers’ Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment Reaches Beyond Colleagues, Peninsula Says

Peninsula says the conviction of Russell Brand is a stark reminder that employers must look beyond colleagues to protect staff, after the duty to prevent sexual harassment was strengthened on 30 October.

Searches for Seasonal Affective Disorder Up 236% as Clocks Go Back

UK searches for seasonal affective disorder have risen 236% in three months, according to New Leaf Health, which urges employers to review working hours, lighting and employee assistance programme uptake.
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Coalition of Major UK Employers Calls For Paid Leave For Kinship Carers

A coalition of employers, trade unions and businesses has called on the Government to introduce statutory paid leave for kinship carers.

Heaviest AI Users Twice as Likely to Report Daily Burnout Symptoms, Wellhub Research Finds

UK workers who use AI as a core part of their job are twice as likely to report daily burnout symptoms as newcomers, according to Wellhub research.

Ministry of Defence Receives Crown Censure Over Soldier’s Death on Salisbury Plain

The Health and Safety Executive has issued the Ministry of Defence with a Crown Censure after finding inadequate risk assessment and training before a soldier's death in 2021.

HSE to Amend Asbestos Regulations to Remove Conflicts of Interest in Site Clearance

The Health and Safety Executive will amend the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 to remove potential conflicts of interest in site clearance, with industry given 12 months to comply.

HSE Tells Employers to Treat Work-Related Stress Like Any Other Health and Safety Risk

The Health and Safety Executive is using Stress Awareness Week to remind employers that work-related stress must be assessed and managed like any other workplace risk.

More Than Half of Managers Say Employees Are Assigned Work Beyond Their Skills, Research Suggests

More than half of managers report assigning employees work beyond their current skills, according to new research. The execution gap leads to burnout, slower service delivery, failed AI adoption and revenue loss, yet organisations often discover skills shortages only after performance suffers.
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Chris Britton: Why Employee Disengagement Is Now a Financial Risk, Not Just an HR One

No organisation is immune to employee disengagement. It happens when an employee emotionally detaches from their work and their employer.

Kate Field: Create a Culture of Trust and Watch Your Investment Pay Off

The UK could unlock a £9.9 billion productivity premium by boosting employee confidence in workplace health and wellbeing support.
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Understanding the Gender Health Gap and Women’s Health Inequalities 

Promoting research focused on women’s health issues is imperative for gaining a better understanding and improving the treatment of gender-specific conditions.

Festive, Not Frazzled: How to Stay Well This Winter

Simple adjustments to sleep, diet and routine can help staff stay healthy, energised and resilient through the festive season while avoiding the winter slump.

Busting Back Pain Myths to Better Support Office Workers

Misinformation about back pain is widespread, but evidence-based advice can help employees manage symptoms safely and confidently.

Stronger Staff, Healthier Business: Why Employers Should Champion Strength Training

Building and maintaining muscle mass at any age is essential for our health and longevity.

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Dream on! Sleep and workplace wellbeing

In this episode of Mind, Body, Work, host Joanne Swann welcomes two expert guests, Lisa Artis and Jess Parkinson, to discuss the vital link between sleep and workplace well-being.

PODCAST RELEASE: 4 day work Week and boundaried work, is this the future for the UK?

The latest episode of the Mind, Body, Work podcast delves into pressing issues concerning the evolving work environment in the UK.
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Bradford Factor: The Ultimate Guide for HR and Wellbeing Managers

The Bradford Factor turns sickness absence into a single score, but it is a blunt tool with real legal risks. This guide covers the formula, trigger points, disability and dismissal law, and how to use it fairly.