Nearly 2 million Universal Credit claimants are not supported in their efforts to find work
According to new figures from the Department for Work and Pensions, around 1.8 million Universal Credit recipients are not receiving any support in finding employment. Since the pandemic the number of claimants who fall into the Limited Capability for Work Related Activity category (LCWRA), has almost quadrupled, going from 360,000 up to 1.8 millions – […]
Chris Hogg: Neurodiversity at work – How to promote inclusion
Chris Hogg of Bloomsbury Square Employment Law discusses ways workplaces can better support neurodivergence during this Week of Neurodiversity Celebration. Employers are becoming more aware of the benefits that neurodiversity brings to the workplace as more adults in their later years are diagnosed with neurodivergent disorders. Many studies have demonstrated the benefits of having diverse […]
US judges stop’sham firings’ of federal employees on probation
US Judges have ordered that several federal agencies reinstate probationary employees who were fired in masse by the government last month. District judges in California and Maryland ruled that proper procedures were not followed to reduce the size of federal employees. William Alsup, a San Francisco judge, called the firings of a number of departments […]
Experts warn that the scrapping of NHS England may affect vital training
The government’s decision to abolish NHS England could result in’significant consequences’ for effective training of healthcare professionals in critical areas, such as infection prevention and hospital-acquired illnesses. Lucy Kenyon is a senior lecturer in occupational health and a national practice teacher. She has warned the decision could have serious ramifications, especially for Health Education England, […]
UK visa options for US skilled workers who need to leave
There are very few visas available for US H-1B visas, which makes it difficult for international employees to choose between working in the US or the UK. Chetal Patel asks: How easy is it to switch from working in the US to the UK? The month of March can be stressful for US companies as […]
How to overcome the fear of mental health being weaponized at work
A voice piped up during the Q&A for a manager’s workplace mental health training. “This is great. But how do we keep mental health from being weaponized–from people taking advantage of it or using it as an excuse? As the CEO of this company, I’m supportive of these efforts, but I want them to have […]
Human Resources Leaders need to be aware of trends in AI-driven wellness.
Since the pandemic there has been a greater focus on mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. Even though the pandemic has passed and most industries are back in the office, the focus is still on the health of the team. The goal is to create a more productive and efficient work environment. The integration […]
Neurodiversity is a factor in one out of 10 cases brought to court by companies
A new study has revealed that more than one out of ten organisations (13%) were involved in employment tribunals related to neurodiversity. City & Guilds’ Neurodiversity Index 2025 Report also revealed that nearly one third of neurodiverse workers are not satisfied with the support provided by their employers, and more than half (51%), have taken […]
One in six people blames their job for unhealthy eating
According to research, long hours, irregular shift patterns and stress can all make it difficult for workers maintain healthy eating habits. In fact, 16% of respondents blamed their jobs for the irregular or unhealthy eating behaviors. The online pharmacy ZAVA Online Doctor conducted a survey of 2,000 adults and found that more than half (52%) […]
Last year, one in seven NHS employees were physically assaulted
NHS data shows that in 2024 one-seventh of NHS staff (14.48%) will experience physical violence by patients, relatives, or members of the general public. According to NHS England’s latest annual NHS Staff Survey, the number of attacks on staff has increased since 2023 when it was at 13.8%. NHS England stated that the numbers were […]