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Minister for Skills Jacqui Smith on the Youth Guarantee

We outline the UK government’s Youth Guarantee, which is part of a £2.5 billion investment package to support nearly one million young people into work or training.

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How to effectively promote equity in the workplace

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The ongoing success of a business relies heavily on its ability to provide an inclusive and equitable workplace environment for employees. We highlight some of the ways you can promote equity across your organisation.

5 minute read

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) on home working

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When working routines changed for many in 2020, there wasn’t much time to prioritise office comforts. With little having changed, how can you ensure your employees are working safely? Edward Debrah, Health and Safety Advisor, IOSH, addresses key home-working health and safety issues.

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Ultimate guide to employee benefits: ideas for employee attraction and retention

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Employee benefits are an all-important part of recruitment and retention. Is it time you reviewed your offering? Consider the possibilities with our free ultimate guide to the work perks that will get your business noticed and sought after.

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How to support your team members suffering with anxiety

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Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week on the 15-21 May 2023, we spoke to Simon Coombs, Founder Director of Working Minds Group - specialists in mental health and wellbeing and employability - to find out how managers can help their employees who are suffering with anxiety, from how to spot the signs, what not to do, and top tips for supporting them.

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Grief in the workplace: how to support your employees

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When faced with perhaps the toughest of life’s emotional challenges, bereaved professionals will view work as a help or hindrance. We spoke to Speaker and Grief Investigator Lizzie Pickering from bereavement charity, The Good Grief Project, about ways employers can help their staff.

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State of the nation 2022: children and young people’s wellbeing report

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This month, the government released its annual welfare report: ‘State of the nation 2022: children and young people's wellbeing’, featuring insight into mental and physical health, education and skills, relationships, activities, and views of the self, society and future. With results revealing a ‘mixed picture’, is this a sign more focus needs to be put on welfare?

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Maintaining employee wellbeing during the cost-of-living crisis

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One of the main consequences of the rising cost of living is how it can affect employees’ mental health. Eileen Donnelly, Director of workplace wellbeing strategists Ripple&Co, explores the issue and considers how employers can optimise their wellbeing strategies.

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People first: employee fertility benefits

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As companies up their game to attract professionals, employee benefits are playing an increasingly important role. Among a suite of meaningful, tailored perks emerging in the UK, fertility benefits have raised the bar – helping workers navigate the financial and emotional costs of family planning.

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