employee health Archives

Dr Macarena Staudenmaier Keglevich: Is Gen Z driving better standards for health support at work?

Jan 6, 2025 | 0

There’s an appetite for health support at al ages, but younger workers expect health cover as a standard offering from their employers.

Lesley Cooper: Why employers must take stronger action to address the gender health gap

Dec 13, 2024 | 0

Although women typically live longer than men, they often experience a greater number of health challenges as they grow older.

‘Record numbers’ covered by employer health schemes

Nov 8, 2024 | 0

The number of people in the UK covered by Private Medical Insurance through their employers reached a record 4.7 million in 2023.

Addressing alcohol problems in the workplace

Nov 4, 2024 | 0

The issue of alcohol misuse can severely impact employee health – yet few employers are equipped to handle it.

96% of UK employers lack cancer-specific policies

Oct 24, 2024 | 0

A recent study by Working With Cancer highlights the gaps in how UK workplaces support employees affected by cancer.

Over 10 million UK workers lack access to workplace health support

Oct 21, 2024 | 0

A new RSPH report reveals that nearly half of the UK workforce lacks access to essential health support in the workplace.

Nurofen’s gender pain gap index reveals workplace bias against women’s pain

Oct 16, 2024 | 0

A new report highlights the ongoing issue of women’s pain being dismissed in the workplace, negatively impacting their careers.

Half of UK employees keep health issues a secret

Sep 20, 2021 | 0

How does this affect workplace performance and culture?

Excessive workload causing “unmanageable stress” for UK staff

Sep 1, 2021 | 0

Which groups were found to be most at risk of seeing a drop in wellbeing?

Lesley Salem: The perimenopause time bomb and why employers can no longer ignore it

Jan 8, 2021 | 0

“Perimenopause – the lesser recognised early stage of menopause. It can, for many, have a significant and severe impact on their physical, emotional and cognitive abilities.”

Should you be monitoring what your staff are eating?

Feb 13, 2020 | 1

Food related perks seem to be the most popular.

OH remains inaccessible to majority of UK workers

Jul 5, 2019 | 0

Just how many people in the UK have access to Occupational Healthcare?

Alan Price: Veganism – How much should I accommodate my employees’ dietary requirements at work?

Dec 11, 2018 | 0

With veganism being in employment law news of late, Alan Price discusses an employers’ responsibilities towards employees who have specific dietary requirements like veganism.