Surge in hospitalisations because of vitamin deficiencies
There has been a “troubling” surge in the number of people being hospitalised because of vitamin deficiencies, according to an analysis of recent data. The analysis of NHS statistics for the Press Association news agency has revealed a significant increase in patients diagnosed primarily with anaemia (caused by iron deficiency) and B vitamin deficiencies. In […]
National Care Service Plans unlikely to be implemented before 2028
The government has announced a commission to review the long-term funding of adult social care in England – but firm proposals are unlikely to emerge before 2028. Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has appointed Baroness Louise Casey, who led the inquiry into workplace culture at the Metropolitan Police, to chair the commission. Among […]
Call for a ‘national reset to tackle worklessness and ill health
A think-tank says that there needs to be “a national reset” on workplace health in 2025. Government and employers must work together to address the ‘greatest challenge of employment for a generation’, and to stop the flow of workers quitting their jobs due to ill health. A poll of over 1,000 senior business leaders found […]
Top trends for HR teams in 2025
The HR team is under greater pressure than ever to find innovative, flexible solutions that will improve employee engagement and well-being. Talent competition is fierce as 2025 approaches. Employees are demanding greater support from their employers, from better financial wellness to improved work-life balance. Companies that are able to meet these needs will be at […]
The challenges and divides in the UK’s remote working experience
Remote working has become a lasting feature of the UK workforce. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), 41 percent of Britons worked from home all or part of the time as of September 2024. However, enthusiasm among senior management for remote and hybrid working is waning. A recent KPMG survey found that 83 […]
Cost of employing low-wage staff to hit record high
The cost of employing low-wage workers will hit a record high in 2025, according to an analysis by the Centre for Policy Studies. The think-tank claims that businesses will create fewer positions because of a 60% increase in taxes due to impending rises in employer national insurance contributions and a lower threshold at which it […]