Carers Week – 10-16 June 2024

Carers Week – 10-16 June 2024

We look at how the increase in the number of carers is impacting employers and consider, alongside the statutory Carers Leave, what organisations can do to support those staff who have caring responsibilities. The theme of the annual campaign…
Men's Health - play your part as an employer

Men’s Health – play your part as an employer

As International Men's Health Week approaches from 10-16 June we thought it would be a good time to consider how you can support this global initiative of increasing awareness of male health issues.

Mental Health Awareness Week – how to prioritise mental health at work for employees

Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from 13-19 May, is an ideal time to think about mental health, tackle stigma, and find out how we can create a workplace that prevents mental health problems from developing and protects our employees'…

Navigating employee privacy – lessons from Kate Middleton’s recent health announcement

The announcement earlier this month that the Princess of Wales was undergoing treatment for cancer reignited discussions about the delicate balance between an individual's right to privacy and the public's interest in their personal affairs.…

Should Menopause be a ‘protected characteristic’ under The Equality Act 2010?

You may have seen some debate in the news about whether Menopause should be considered a disability. In this article, we provide a summary of the guidance that started the recent debate, consider the pros and cons of this approach and look…
Stress awareness - how can managers support employees?

Stress awareness – how can managers support employees?

April is stress awareness month and this year's theme is 'little by little', which aims to highlight the impact of small positive actions on overall wellbeing. We consider the impact stress can have, how to be alert to it and what managers…
Changes to flexible working coming in April 2024 - what employers need to know

Changes to flexible working coming in April 2024 – what employers need to know

On 6 April 2024, the widely discussed changes to flexible working will come into force, when the Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations 2023 take effect. Here's what those changes are, what they mean for employers and what needs to be considered…
Family leave changes coming in April 2024 - what employers need to know

Family leave changes coming in April 2024 – what employers need to know

A number of changes to family leave come into force on 6 April 2024 - introduction of Carer's leave and changes to existing legislation on paternity leave and pregnancy and maternity rights. We take a brief look at those changes, highlighting…
Blue Monday

Blue Monday – Employee wellbeing throughout the year

Blue Monday is a term coined by psychologist, Dr Cliff Arnall, in 2004. It refers to the third Monday of January which took place earlier this month on 15 January. While this date has now passed, we take a look at how Employers and HR departments…

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