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Minister for Skills Jacqui Smith on the Youth Guarantee

We outline the UK government’s Youth Guarantee, which is part of a £2.5 billion investment package to support nearly one million young people into work or training.

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Sick leave: ideas for reducing work absence

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With the recent news that UK sick days have reached their highest level for ten years, we spoke to Leanne Spencer, Wellbeing Speaker and Burnout Prevention Expert, about possible reasons for this alarming trend – and how employers can help boost the health of their workforce.

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First aid in the workplace: how to inspire employees to learn lifesaving skills

ArticleEmployer

A culture of safety should be paramount in workplaces. But with working patterns changed forever, how should employers encourage more staff to take on a first aid role? This blog looks at ways of promoting first aid to your workforce.

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Mental wellbeing at work: pause for thought on World Mental Health Day

ArticleEmployer

The 2023 theme for World Mental Health Day is ‘Mental health is a universal human right’. This blog looks at some of the common issues that can impact professionals at any time, and how, as a manager, you can address them to support your team members.

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How privatisation is reshaping the landscape of dental employee benefits

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The UK dental industry is currently at a crossroads, with a growing trend towards privatisation. This shift has sparked a debate about the future of dental employee benefits and their importance in this changing landscape.

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Enhancing employee attraction and retention through workplace nutrition initiatives

ArticleWellbeing

How much value do you place on food quality in your workplace? Businesses are increasingly embracing workplace nutrition initiatives to show their commitment to health and wellbeing and to attract and retain employees. This article explores the benefits of fostering a workforce culture of healthy eating.

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Employee wellness: promoting physical activity in the workplace

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Promoting physical activity in the workplace is a win-win situation for both employers and employees. This article outlines some of the ways that businesses can help their employees remain active at work.

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Q&A with Wellbeing of Women: how the charity is raising awareness for menopause support in the workplace

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How can organisations better support their menopausal employees? We interviewed Janet Lindsay, Chief Executive at women’s health charity, Wellbeing of Women, to find out what the charity is doing to promote menopause support in the workplace, and how businesses can better support their employees.

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Menopause: creating change in your organisation  

ArticleEmployer

At present, menopause is commanding the spotlight, putting pressure on employers to support and protect menopausal employees. But what’s the best way to improve menopausal employees’ workplace experiences? Our new campaign ‘Don’t pause on the menopause’ is designed to help you implement change. 

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