UK employers ‘putting people ahead of profit’
Globally improving employee wellbeing factors can enhance company performance by at least 11 per cent and up to 55 per cent. In the UK, research conducted by Aon as part of its 2022-2023 Global Wellbeing Survey found that company priorities have changed considerably since 2020. Attracting and retaining talent and employee wellbeing are now the […]
WHO in call to tackle mental health in the workplace
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have called for concrete actions to address mental health concerns in the working population. An estimated 12 billion workdays are lost annually due to depression and anxiety costing the global economy nearly US$1 trillion. Two new publications which aim to address this issue are […]
50% of UK employees have no access to mental health & wellbeing resources
As people across the UK face a difficult winter with the economy contracting and energy bills rising, employees are turning to their employers for stability, with new research showing that almost nine in ten (85%) workers say employers should play a role in their mental health and wellbeing. The data comes from research conducted by YouGov […]
Cost the biggest barrier to providing health & wellbeing support for 58% of employers
A survey of over 500 HR decision makers in companies of all sizes across the UK shows that a shakeup of how health and wellbeing provision is viewed and implemented is needed to enable employers to offer better support. The survey looked at the requirements and barriers for offering health and wellbeing support to employees. Employers identified cost as […]
Do you specialise in Stress Management? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Health & Safety Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the health & safety market – and in October we’ll be focussing on Stress Management. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help health & safety buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if […]
Employers need to be disability confident, as reporting likely to become mandatory
Employers currently voluntarily report information on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace – however the Government has consulted on making this mandatory, with the outcome due imminently. Employers need to be ready for this change, and play their part in closing the disability employment gap within their own business, says GRiD, the industry […]
Importance of health & wellbeing support for recruitment & retention singled out in research
Health and wellbeing support is a major factor in the recruitment and retention of talent – in a survey of 500 HR decision makers in the UK, 42% stated their support for the health and wellbeing of staff is a key reason people stay with the company. In addition, 31% said health and wellbeing support is […]
WEBINAR REWIND: Burnout Behind the Scenes – Health & Safety Practitioners Under Pressure
Don’t worry if you missed last week’s insightful RiskPal webinar addressing the hidden signs of burnout – you can rewatch the entire session on-demand! The pandemic started as a whirlwind before evolving into a long-drawn-out storm. For many companies, Health & Safety practitioners became the first point of contact for the provision of advice, risk […]
86% of employers think employees require more support for health and wellbeing since the pandemic
Of the four pillars of health and wellbeing – mental, physical, social, and financial health – mental health has been placed as the top issue for concern from employers and also the area where employees would most like more support, with 40% of employers saying they are more concerned about the mental health of staff since the pandemic. That’s according to the […]
73% of employees will choose next employer based on health and wellbeing support
A survey of UK employers and employees has shown that while just over half (56%) of employers admit they regularly check in with all employees to enquire about their health and wellbeing and 55% provide laptops, 73% of employees are ready to choose their next employer based on physical, health and wellbeing support and flexible […]
