‘More supportive working cultures are needed’ to reduce employee absence – which is at the highest rate in more than a decade
October 4, 2023
Calls have been made for more supportive working cultures to reduce employee absence - which is at the highest rate in more than a decade. Read More
Stress in the workplace: A CIPD guide
April 26, 2022
Stress is a major cause of long-term absence from work and knowing how to manage the factors that can cause work-related stress is key to managing people effectively. Read More
CIPD releases guidance on how to manage an increase in flexible working requests
September 6, 2021
The CIPD has issued guidance for employers and line managers to help them navigate the expected upsurge in flexible working requests. Read More
How managers can shape ‘healthy hybrid’ working
August 9, 2021
The destination for many of us is hybrid working. Among the recurring themes has been the central role one particular category of worker will play in ensuring the journey is navigated safely and healthily: the line manager. Read More
Preparing for COVID-19 vaccination: Guide for employers
July 2, 2021
According to guidance from the CIPD, employers must bear in mind that people who have received their vaccination must still obey social-distancing rules. Read More
Returning to the workplace: A CIPD guide
June 28, 2021
The CIPD has revised its guidance on planning an ongoing return to the workplace as lockdown restrictions ease. It is Read More
Line manager guide on supporting hybrid working
May 19, 2021
The CIPD has published advice for line managers on supporting and enabling hybrid working, which suggests that post-COVID, most employees would prefer a balance where they are in the office for some of the week and at home for the remainder. Read More
20 things about absence and health in 20 years
April 9, 2020
After 20 years of Health and wellbeing at work surveys, the CIPD has reflected on what has changed – and what's stayed the same – over the years… Read More
Stress at work
April 17, 2019
What makes us susceptible to burnout? In this episode of the Safety & Health Podcast, ‘Burnout, stress and being human’, Read More
Bosses look to keep investing in wellbeing benefits
December 3, 2018
A report published by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and investment consultancy LCP reveals that 81% of bosses intend to spend the same amount on employee benefits, while 16% plan to increase their investment over the next two years. Read More