February 20, 2024
UK loses 150 million working days due to lack of workplace support for women’s health
A new poll from healthcare provider Benenden Health claims that women in the UK miss an average of nine days of work a year due to health issues, exacerbated by a lack of appropriate healthcare support for female workers. The survey also suggest that four in ten (42 percent) have heard derogatory comments about a female employee’s health in the workplace, often around them taking time off work, being difficult to work with or not able to do their job properly. Perhaps unsurprisingly, this has left many women reluctant to discuss their health issues with managers, with almost half (42 percent) feeling uncomfortable doing so. More →
February 16, 2024
Why changing with the seasons is key to the all-weather workplace
by Russell Glover • Comment, Wellbeing, Workplace design