One in six UK workers are affected by mental health problems like anxiety, stress, and depression. Although many organisations are recognising the importance of mental wellbeing in the workplace, putting together an effective strategy is often out of reach. So,…
We all know that regularly going to the gym can get you feeling healthier, happier and more energised. So, it’s no wonder that many businesses provide discounted or free gym memberships to their employees. In this article, we look at…
Mental health has become something of a buzzword in recent years. But what is the extent of the problem in the workplace? And how is it impacting businesses? We’ve gathered the latest mental health in the workplace stats and facts…
Building an employee benefits scheme is a major undertaking. Get it right, and you’ll have a happy, healthy workforce dedicated to driving your business forward. Get it wrong, and they become deflated, unmotivated and looking for the exit door! In…
Employee benefits used to be the domain of big businesses. But now businesses of all sizes have a wide variety of budget-friendly choices for supporting the physical, mental and financial health of their teams. In this blog post we look…
Every employer needs to abide by Working Time Regulations. It’s a key piece of employment legislation which covers everything from the number of hours an employee is allowed to work each week, to how much holiday they are entitled to…
There is no shortage of workplace protection providers in the UK. The likes of Aviva, KPMG and Legal & General are among the insurers vying for your attention. But what of Canada Life UK? Canada Life offers three core workplace…
An injection of funding can turbo-charge the growth of any start-up. Investments in young businesses have declined in recent years, but great businesses ideas still attract capital. GPTZero – a ChatGPT detection tool - recently attracted $3.5 million in seed…
At first glance, salary sacrifice doesn’t sound too appealing. Who would want to give up a portion of their salary?! In fact, salary sacrifice can provide a financial benefit to employees, while reducing a company’s National Insurance Contributions. And more…
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) still remain one of the biggest causes for staff absences with 40% of all UK sickness absences being down to work-related MSDs. It’s easy to think that if your staff aren’t doing any heavy lifting or physical…