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Employers Urged to Adapt Cancer Support Amid Varying Healthcare Standards

Cancer cases are predicted to rise sharply in the coming decades, with the World Health Organisation projecting a 77% increase by 2050.

Timber Firm Fined After Worker Loses Three Fingers in Saw Accident

The worker was operating a panel saw at Pemberton Timber Frame Ltd when his right hand came into contact with the saw blade.

Frontline Workers ‘Struggle with Caregiving and Demand Flexible Shifts’

Nearly half of UK frontline employees want more control over their hours, including the ability to self-schedule or adjust start times.

Government Moves to Boost Employment for Neurodiverse Workers

The focus will be on practical steps employers can take to support neurodivergent employees and the role of government in removing barriers.

Parenting Costs Now a Major Workplace Wellbeing Concern, Employers Say

The growing awareness underlines significant pressures working parents face in balancing family responsibilities with their jobs.

Majority Back Paid Bereavement Leave for Pregnancy Loss Before 24 Weeks

Statutory bereavement leave currently only applies after 24 weeks of pregnancy, leaving many affected employees without financial support.

Overtime Crisis: British Workers Clock 215 Extra Hours a Year Without Pay

More than two in five staff are not paid for their overtime, effectively working £4,022 for free annually.

Men Retire With ‘Nearly Double the Pension Wealth of Women’

The median private pension savings for men stand at £75,700, while women have just £42,500, a difference of over £33,000.

‘National Sickie Day’ Exposed as a Media Myth, Data Shows

While the UK’s absence rates are rising, they remain lower than some European nations, like Germany's average 20 sick days per year.

Older Workers Facing Silent Mental Health Crisis, Study Reveals

Just 39% of employees aged 55-64 believe their managers are equipped to support mental health, compared to 60% of 18-24-year-olds.
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