03/10/08
Extended sick leave 'linked to early death'
Employees who take extended periods of sick leave are more likely to die early, according to a new study by researchers at University College London. They found that workers who have been off read more

02/10/08
October bank holiday 'could motivate staff'
Having an extra bank holiday in October could motivate staff, according to the firm behind a new survey which shows that eight in ten workers would like one. Peninsula conducted research read more

01/10/08
Employers keen to offer healthcare benefits despite rising costs
Employee health costs increased last year but employers are still keen to offer healthcare benefits to their staff, new research has revealed. According to a survey by the consulting firm read more

25/09/08
Mental health stigma 'must be removed'
The stigma surrounding mental health problems must be removed, according to a spokesman for the Mental Health Foundation. Simon Loveland said British adults are more likely to develop mental health read more

22/09/08
ADHD affecting some adult workers
Adults diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) claim their symptoms affect their ability to perform at work, a new survey shows. Conducted by McNeil Pediatrics in the read more

19/09/08
Employers 'should focus on serious sickness absence problems'
Instead of adopting "overzealous" absence management methods, employers should focus their energy on tackling serious sickness problems, it has been suggested. According to read more

17/09/08
Raising awareness of grievance policies 'can reduce workplace bullying'
Making staff aware of the grievance policies in place within their organisation can help employers tackle the problem of workplace bullying, it has been suggested. According to Wendy read more

16/09/08
Walking to work 'can combat stress'
Employers can help to relieve stress among their workers by encouraging them to walk to work instead of travelling by car or public transport, it has been claimed. According to Living read more

05/09/08
One in seven employees 'bullied at work'
One in seven British employees has been bullied at work, according to a new YouGov survey commissioned by the Trades Union Congress (TUC). The What Workers Want report shows that 40 per cent read more

04/09/08
Unsuitable office equipment 'putting employee health at risk'
Employers could be putting the health and wellbeing of their staff at risk by failing to invest in modern office equipment, a new survey suggests. According to the telecoms distributor ND Data, read more