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Understanding the challenges and opportunities of an ageing population is vital if we want to create productive, innovative and inclusive multi-generational teams as we all lead longer working lives.

Health & Wellbeing

Supporting a range of health and mental health issues in the workplace is becoming increasingly important as the workforce ages. Here you can discover, learn and take practical advice for your policies and procedures.

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Health & Wellbeing

PM announces review of fit note system

The Prime Minister has announced a review of the fit note system, claiming it should be... read more

Health & Wellbeing

Why being able to pay attention affects wellbeing

How can we create workplaces which prioritise attention and how do all the distractions we... read more

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Health & Wellbeing

Understanding the links between menopause and autism

Lauren Chiren, founder of Women of a Certain Stage, outlines the links between autism and... read more

Health & Wellbeing

Universal Credit ‘not meeting today’s labour force problems’

A new report on Universal Credit by the Resolution Foundation says the benefit is not... read more

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Health & Wellbeing

Not retiring: Time to reflect

Time is a hugely precious commodity and one which older people are perhaps more aware of... read more

Health & Wellbeing

Is some economic inactivity a sign of progress?

David Spencer from the University of Leeds explains why some forms of economic inactivity... read more

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Why the Carer’s Leave Act is just the start

The Carer's Leave Act comes in next month, but campaigners say employers could do more to... read more

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Health & Wellbeing

Report charts rising economic inactivity

A new Resolution Foundation report tracks the increase in economic inactivity among... read more

Health & Wellbeing

Not retiring: Is the mental health crisis exaggerated?

Is the mental health crisis exaggerated or are we just not thinking broadly enough about... read more

Health & Wellbeing

Report highlights mental health toll on people in their 50s

A new report by Age UK shows the impact of mental health issues on people in their 50s,... read more

Health & Wellbeing

Work-related back pain – is it a remote working issue?

Has remote working made back pain worse or are there other factors and what about the... read more

Health & Wellbeing

Calls for linked-up action on older people

A session on older workers at the Women and Equalities Committee yesterday heard that many... read more

Health & Wellbeing

Report highlights growing regional gaps on economic inactivity

A new report on long-term sickness finds growing regional differences, with some areas... read more

Health & Wellbeing

Report highlights health impact of cost of living crisis

A new report from Age UK highlights the huge impact the cost of living crisis is having on... read more

Health & Wellbeing

Helping employees with health conditions return to work

Getting people back to work who have health conditions is a Government priority, but that... read more

Health & Wellbeing

One in three miss work due to NHS waiting lists, says survey

A poll by the Lib Dems shows the impact NHS waiting lists are having on the economy. read more

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Health & Wellbeing

Not retiring: why making it possible to rest matters

It's not enough to say people need to take screen breaks. They need to have the time in... read more

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Health & Wellbeing

Involving men in the menopause conversation for a healthier tomorrow

Menopause coach Adele Johnston talks about how to bring men into the menopause... read more

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Health & Wellbeing

Why healthier staff mean better business for SMEs

Lucie Mitchell reports on the latest moves to improve occupational health, particularly in... read more

Health & Wellbeing

Not retiring: has the Universal Basic Income come of age?

In the face of a crumbling welfare net, discussions about alternatives are gathering pace.... read more

Health & Wellbeing

Occupational health policy out for consultation

The Government has launched a consultation paper aimed at retaining and attracting back... read more

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Health & Wellbeing

PM announces review of fit note system

Why being able to pay attention affects wellbeing

Understanding the links between menopause and autism

Universal Credit ‘not meeting today’s labour force problems’

Not retiring: Time to reflect

Is some economic inactivity a sign of progress?

Why the Carer’s Leave Act is just the start

Report charts rising economic inactivity

Not retiring: Is the mental health crisis exaggerated?

Report highlights mental health toll on people in their 50s

Work-related back pain – is it a remote working issue?

Calls for linked-up action on older people

Report highlights growing regional gaps on economic inactivity

Report highlights health impact of cost of living crisis

Helping employees with health conditions return to work

One in three miss work due to NHS waiting lists, says survey

Not retiring: why making it possible to rest matters

Involving men in the menopause conversation for a healthier tomorrow

Why healthier staff mean better business for SMEs

Not retiring: has the Universal Basic Income come of age?

Occupational health policy out for consultation

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