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Sickness Absence Falls But Chronic Ill Health Keeps Millions From Work

3 weeks ago | workplacewellbeing.pro | William J. Furney

Sickness absence across the UK workforce dropped last year but behind the headline figure lies a troubling picture of entrenched health inequality and workforce exclusion, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). In 2024, 2.0% of working hours were lost to sickness or injury, down from 2.3% the year before. That equates to 148.9 million working days lost, or 4.4 days per worker, representing the lowest level since before the pandemic.
Employers to Prepare for Traumatic Injuries and Mass Casualty Events

3 weeks ago | workplacewellbeing.pro | William J. Furney

St John Ambulance has launched a national campaign calling on UK employers to improve their emergency preparedness, as new figures reveal rising levels of traumatic injuries, both in and outside the workplace. The first aid charity’s campaign shows the need for a “holistic approach” to trauma response training, in light of increasing knife crime, workplace accidents and potential mass casualty incidents.
British Dads Demand Better Leave Amid Patchy Employer Support

3 weeks ago | workplacewellbeing.pro | William J. Furney

Fathers across the UK are preparing to stage the country’s first DadStrike next week, a nationwide protest designed to spotlight what campaigners describe as “Europe’s worst paternity system”. It comes as new data exposes widespread inconsistencies in how employers support new dads, with nearly half still offering only the bare legal minimum. Scheduled for Wednesday 11 June, DadStrike will see working fathers symbolically withdraw from domestic duties for a day.
Govt Skills Shake-Up Targets Growth

3 weeks ago | workplacewellbeing.pro | William J. Furney

The UK government has launched a sweeping new strategy to overhaul the country’s skills system, pledging to close training gaps, boost economic growth and respond to the demands of rapidly evolving industries. But observers say success will depend not only on equipping workers with technical know-how but also on supporting their wellbeing and resilience in the face of profound change.
Call for Inclusive Pensions as LGBTQ Retirees Face Loneliness Risk

3 weeks ago | workplacewellbeing.pro | William J. Furney

Employers and pension providers are being urged to better support LGBTQ workers as they approach retirement, with new research highlighting a widespread fear of loneliness and a strong desire for community in later life. A study by consultancy Barnett Waddingham to mark Pride month, in June, found that LGBTQ individuals are almost twice as likely as their straight peers to hope for meaningful community connections in retirement.
Cancer Is Top Cause of Workplace Insurance Payouts

3 weeks ago | workplacewellbeing.pro | William J. Furney

Cancer is now the main reason employees make claims under workplace insurance policies, according to new industry figures. The data, published by industry body Group Risk Development (GRiD) to mark National Cancer Survivors Day on June 1, show that during 2024, cancer accounted for the majority of claims across all three of the main employer-sponsored protection benefits: critical illness cover, life assurance and income protection.
Company Culture Trumps Job Titles, Say British Staff

3 weeks ago | workplacewellbeing.pro | William J. Furney

A majority of job seekers now value company culture as much as — or more than — job title, according to new research, with experts warning employers that a failure to nurture the right working environment could drive away talent and damage wellbeing. The nationwide survey, carried out by job platform RateMyPlacement and involving 2,000 UK adults, found that 40% of people place greater importance on company culture than job title when selecting a role, while 44% view the two as equally important.
Millions Of UK Workers Fear They Can’t Afford Essentials

3 weeks ago | workplacewellbeing.pro | William J. Furney

A third of UK workers are worried they can no longer afford basic living costs such as food, rent and energy bills, according to new research. The study, from financial wellbeing specialist WEALTH at work, surveyed over 2,000 employees and found that 34% had difficulty meeting day-to-day expenses, 42% lacked savings for unexpected costs and 29% were concerned about personal debt. A further 37% feared they could save enough for the future.
Crushed, Broken, Amputated: HSE Fines Firms Over Alarming Workplace Injuries

4 weeks ago | workplacewellbeing.pro | William J. Furney

Three UK companies have been fined after separate incidents left workers with life-altering injuries, cases that reveal persistent failures in basic health and safety practices across construction, manufacturing and agriculture. The prosecutions, brought by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), highlight the real consequences for organisations that fail to manage workplace risks, with workers left seriously injured and lives upended.
Remote Control: Perth, Leicester and York Top UK Cities for Home-Based Workers

1 month ago | workplacewellbeing.pro | William J. Furney

The Scottish city of Perth has been named the UK’s best city for remote workers in 2025, followed closely by Leicester and York in England, in a new league table that reflects the growing demand for affordable, connected and liveable locations among the country’s rising remote workforce. The rankings, compiled by digital services platform SmartMove.us, assessed cities across four criteria: cost of living, internet access, job opportunities and lifestyle quality.