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Only a third of UK businesses prepared to handle employee wellbeing concerns

The number of employees voicing wellbeing concerns is on the rise, but according to new research from Mintago, UK businesses are failing to provide sufficient support to employees, particularly from a financial wellbeing point of view. The fintech startup surveyed ...

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Mitie introduces two key policy changes to support better work-life balance

Mitie has introduced two significant policy changes aimed at supporting its colleagues in achieving a better work-life balance. Mitie colleagues will now benefit from the early implementation of enhanced flexible working and carer’s leave policies almost a year ahead of ...

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A third of UK employees have faced mental health challenges in the workplace

One in three (33 per cent) UK employees have faced mental health challenges at work, with nearly half (46 per cent) expressing fear of discrimination due to these challenges, according to a new survey conducted by employee engagement experts, Sodexo ...

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Edison Group introduces four-day working week for all employees

Irvine-headquartered construction property and investment business, Edison Group, has announced a four-day working week for all employees. The new regime, which will guarantee all 60 Edison Group employees three days off each week: either Friday, Saturday and Sunday, or Saturday, ...

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Almost two-thirds of workers feel stressed due to the rising cost of living

New research by workplace expert, Acas, has found that three out of five British workers (63 per cent) feel stressed due to the rising cost of living. Acas commissioned YouGov to ask employees in Britain about whether they feel stressed ...

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NHS Property Services marks International Women’s Day with a number of initiatives

To mark International Women’s Day, NHS Property Services (NHSPS) is celebrating women in a male-dominated industry with a number of initiatives, including a menopause workplace programme, which has been shortlisted for ‘Best Women’s Health Initiative.’ The organisation is also running ...

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Mayor of London calls for all public organisations to be made ‘women-friendly’ workplaces

The Mayor of London has called on the Government to begin a ‘wholesale’ review of workplace policies, across Government bodies, to ensure they are inclusive of and supportive to women at every stage of their careers. Sadiq Khan has called ...

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EMCOR UK signs Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant

EMCOR UK has signed up to the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant (EDAC) to support women affected by domestic abuse and to help them enter, remain in or re-enter the workplace. The programme is designed to create positive, long-term solutions by ...

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SBFM provides financial wellbeing support for employees

Soft service provider, SBFM, has introduced a new financial wellness programme to better support its employees amidst the cost of living crisis. Bravo Benefits is an app-based programme, which will enable SBFM to help its employees meet their unique financial ...

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Using digital technology to manage wellbeing in the hybrid workplace

Given the widescale adoption of hybrid working, how FMs manage wellbeing at work can no longer be focused solely on the physical office environment. Given this change in workplace work patterns, how can FMs adapt their approach to safeguard employee ...

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