Alex Voakes: Top tips to implement a four-day work week
According the non-profit organization 4 Day Week Campaign nearly 200 UK companies have switched to a 4-day work week permanently – and that trend shows no signs of slowing down. The Telegraph reported that Angela Rayner’s staff made headlines in the last month by demanding a shorter work week. The Deputy Prime Minster of the […]
Scotland still struggles with stigmatisation of serious mental illness – survey
According to a study by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, nearly three quarters of Scots (72%), feel that there is a stigmatisation problem in Scotland when it comes to severe mental illness. YouGov’s poll of 1,067 respondents found that 73% felt there was still a lack in education or awareness, and the same percentage believed […]
Qualified support for Reeves after Mansion House speech
The Mansion House address by chancellor Rachel Reeves last night, given the precarious economic situation in the UK and the concerns of businesses over the extra costs included in the Budget was eagerly anticipated. Four business leaders share their opinions “Improved relations with EU welcomed” Anna Leach is chief economist at the Institute of Directors […]
RoSPA warns that the number of accidental deaths in UK is at an all-time high.
According to research, the number of accidental deaths in the UK has reached a record high. They are now the second leading cause of death for people under the age 40. The good news is, the study by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents concluded that people are significantly safer in the workplace […]
The number of adults worldwide with diabetes is twice as high as previously thought
According to research, there are more than 800 millions adults with diabetes in the world, which is almost twice as high as was previously believed. The study, that was published in The Lancet on World Diabetes Day (14 November) earlier this week also found that more than 50% of people aged 30 and older who […]
When should employers withhold wages from Mendy and Manchester City?
Benjamin Mendy is set to receive the majority of his unpaid wages after his former club Manchester City refused to pay it due sexual assault accusations. Rhys Wyborn says that employers should be careful if they withhold wages in a similar case to the one of Huw Edwards. is now set to receive approximately PS8.5m […]
Are you a victim of ‘pleasanteeism?
As those who live in large cities know, they are always within 20ft of a rat’s nose (which is probably nonsense), HR professionals know that they are only a few hours from the latest buzzword. What is “pleasanteeism”, in the workplace? Personnel Today decided to use it to describe people who are extremely nice and […]
Strategic immigration can help to fill the UK’s skills gap
While it has become more difficult to recruit overseas workers in recent years. Suzanne Treen explains that employers who are facing a skills gap can still gain an edge through strategic immigration. After the Labour election, it was clear that the UK’s growing skills gap must be addressed to generate the much needed economic growth. […]
NAO: NHS Health Checks need reform and are not working.
The National Audit Office, the government’s watchdog on spending, has called for an overhaul of the NHS Health Checks. It says that the current system for checking over-40s is ‘not working effectively’. The government announced over the summer that NHS Health Checks will be offered through workplaces. However, in its review, the NAO recommended a […]
A banker with endometriosis is awarded reasonable adjustment claim
Barclays has to pay an ex-employee almost PS50,000 for failing to adjust their hours when she was suffering from endometriosis. Anca Lacatus was an analyst for the bank between 2016 and 2020. Anca Lacatus experienced debilitating endometriosis symptoms, a chronic disease affecting the uterine lining. Her mental health also deteriorated. She began her sick leave […]