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Migraine sufferers keep condition private due to fears over workplace judgement  

A new survey has revealed that people who suffer from migraines feel discriminated against in all aspects of their everyday lives.

Vocational rehabilitation for long-term health conditions vital for employee retention

UK workers are more likely to remain with an employer long-term if offered VR support for staying or returning to work after a long-term health condition.

Did your employees call in sick on National Sickie Day? Let’s explore why…

If employers are concerned about employees calling in sick in their workplace, they should first consider their workplace culture and policies....

Over 1/3 of gamers would pull a sickie to play a video game

The majority (55%) of those who take annual leave for a new release will take 1-2 days, but 31% will take up to five days off to play a new game! 

Concerns over employees with long-term chronic illnesses and barriers to wellbeing support

A fifth of employers express concern about employees living with long-term chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, certain types of cancer, or multiple sclerosis.

2.5 million people in the UK off work due to chronic illnesses

A new report published by the ONS has revealed that 2.5 million people in the UK are off work due to chronic illnesses, with employee absence now at its highest rate since 2004.

Olivia-Louise Hamilton: Understanding self-harm – breaking the silence and promoting supportive environments

Employees face many challenges, both personal and professional. Among these challenges, is the sensitive and often misunderstood issue of self-harm.

2/3 workers with in-person roles say they can’t afford time off sick

Fear of losing wages has pushed 64% of those that are required to work in-person to go to work when they were sick because they couldn't afford not to.

Emma Capper: Five strategies to reduce long-term sickness absences

Due to the struggles of the NHS, employees are looking to their employers for support. Long-term sickness leave is a growing concern, with the latest data revealing record numbers off work due to long-term sickness.

Gen Z employees taking more sick days than older peers

Recent research has found that the youngest employees in the workforce, who should in theory be the fittest members of the workforce, are the ones that are struggling most with their health and taking more sick days.
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