Education union threatens to strike
The National Education Union (the largest teaching union in England) has announced that it will vote on strike action. The NEU said that the government’s proposed 2,8% pay increase for workers in the public sector “insulted” the profession, and claimed Labour betrayed the thousands of teachers who elected them to office last year. The union […]
Charlene Gisele – The Hidden Cost of Leadership burnout: How it Affects Teams & Culture
Burnout affects more than just leaders. It has an impact on the entire organisation. Burnout can have a ripple effect on teams and workplace culture. Understanding the consequences of burnout, from diminished confidence to fragmented team, is crucial to building healthier and more resilient organisations. Charlene Gisele is a former attorney who has transitioned into […]
Nearly a third (33%) of working parents experience’severe stress’
Working parents in the UK are reporting unprecedented levels of stress, according to the latest Modern Families Index (MFI) by Bright Horizons Family Solutions. The survey, which included responses from 3,000 working parents, reveals that nearly one-third of parents are experiencing high or extreme stress, with 80 percent of this group struggling to focus at […]
The companies that don’t take advantage of employee benefits by 2025 will miss out on a great opportunity.
Towergate Employee Benefits believes that in 2025, HR must focus on ensuring “everyone benefits” from health and wellness support. Employee benefits are essential for businesses to prosper in the next year. This includes all employees at every level and the company itself. Debra C. Clark, Towergate Employee Benefits’ head of wellness, says: “Employee Benefits are […]
INTRODUCING ‘EMPLOYER-FOR-LIFE’ TREND – AS MORE YOUNGER WORKERS ARE CHOOSING STABILITY OVER JOB-HOPPING
One of the UK’s leading employers, Admiral, today reveals a significant generational shift in attitudes to work as 75% of 18-27-year-olds seek more secure, longer-term tenures than has been the norm in recent years. New research 1 shows nearly nine out of 10 (88%) of Generation Z say that when job-hunting, they prioritise finding the […]
Met Police Inspector sacked for WhatsApp messages
The Metropolitan Black Police Association chairman was dismissed due to gross misconduct. He exchanged thousands of racist, misogynist and homophobic WhatsApp messages with his colleague. At a misconduct hearing held last week, Inspector Charles Ehikioya was accused of sending messages that were “disgraceful”. Inspector Ehikioya claimed that the messages had been “somehow planted with a […]
Why financial well-being will be a major focus in 2025
In 2025, financial wellbeing will regain its position at the forefront in workplace wellbeing strategies. The cost of living crisis has had a profound impact on the finances of employees. Employers will be asked to prioritize financial support in a way that resonates deeply with their employees. Money and mental health are linked in a […]
New initiative to put thousands of prisoners back to work
Leading business leaders, including those from Iceland, COOK, and Greggs will be at the forefront of a new initiative that aims to assist thousands of UK offenders to find stable employment. The goal is to reduce the reoffending rate. The initiative introduces Regional Employment Councils, building on the success achieved by prison Employment Advisory Boards, […]
Alex Voakes: Why the right to requesting a four-day working week should have been included in the Employment Rights Bill
When Labour introduced the Employment Rights Bill to Parliament on 10 October, it was hailed by Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner as “the biggest upgrade to rights at work in a generation”. Some of the reforms include strengthening statutory sick pay, establishing parental and bereavement leave from day one, ending exploitative zero-hour contracts, and making […]
Corporate Wellness: Chronic Pain Management in the Workplace
The term “corporate wellbeing” is increasingly common. As a MindBody clinical specialist with more than 20 years’ experience, who has personally witnessed the effects of chronic illnesses, I am relieved and delighted that companies are providing their employees with cutting edge wellness solutions. According to the National Library of Medicine chronic pain and disease are […]