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What the future holds for health and social care recruitment

Adaptability and collaboration were two key qualities that came to the fore in the recent crisis. We saw these qualities come to life as...

Mental Health: why we need to adopt a preventative approach

"Unlike reactive care only, a preventative approach also offers a long-lasting impact, providing long-term, tailored support to employees."

Free training courses to help you stay safe working from home during coronavirus.

“It’s our job to help people stay safe and look after their mental wellbeing when they work from home.”

Employers need to build a culture of well-being says survey results.

“The findings from the ‘Health on Demand’ survey confirm our belief that employers looking to build a workplace culture of well-being and to improve talent retention should consider digital health investments."

Research highlights health concerns among self-employed.

“Many self-employed people will keep working when they are ill because they they can’t afford to lose out on jobs."

Two thirds of workers will be open about mental health at work.

Last year, more than 15.4 million working days were lost due to mental health.

APSCo analysis shows huge rise in stress at work.

"Businesses must acknowledge how they impact their employees and can effect their health."

Study shows that UK office workers want flexible hours for better life.

"Allowing employees to work when it suits their needs could also have a significant impact on their alertness and have important mental health and sleep benefits."

Research suggests men would like to quit work due to mental health toll.

“It’s extremely concerning that work plays a principal factor in worsening men’s mental health."

Long working hours shorten life expectancy by nine years.

Four of the countries featured in the report work 48 hours or more overall, resulting in an average life expectancy of 63.5. 

Workplace resilience needs to be ‘led from top’ says report.

“84 per cent said there is no clarity on best practice to address mental health issues in the workplace."

UK organisations failing to communicate effectively with their employees.

“Psychological safety at work is becoming an increasingly important factor for employee happiness, motivation and productivity."