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Employer’s Guide: Bereavement and Compassionate Leave

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Nearly a quarter of working age adults know someone who has died within the last 12 months, according to the charity Sue Ryder. Added to this, Marie Curie states that 58% of employees felt their performance was impacted by grief months after a bereavement. Taking time off for both bereavement and other life hardships can … Read more

Improving Workplace Mental Health – Your Complete Guide

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Around one in six workers in the UK experience mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression, in any given week. That’s according to a report by the mental health charity Mind, which also found that only half of those experiencing poor mental health disclosed this to their employer, highlighting the significant stigma that surrounds … Read more

Menopause at work: A guide for employers

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Research by Newson Health shows that women experiencing the menopause are heavily impacted at work. The findings reveal that some menopausal women faced disciplinary action, were forced to take time off, reduce their hours or give up their jobs altogether.

How to manage work related stress – the ultimate guide for employers

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How can we manage work related stress? Stress places huge demands on employees’ physical and mental health and wellbeing, impacting their behaviour, performance and relationships with colleagues. In addition, it’s also a major cause of long-term absence from work, with 79% of respondents to the CIPD survey on Health and Well-being at Work reporting stress-related … Read more

Five things to consider before you get an office dog

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Why dog-friendly policies are more relevant than ever Today, dog-friendly policies are more common than ever before. However, bringing your dog to work is not a new concept. Google has been dog friendly since the ‘90s, and even has a dog play park on campus. There are many potential positives for welcoming an office dog into … Read more

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