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The law is clear. The support isn’t. Why cancer still carries an unfair burden at work

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With cancer set to affect 5.4 million people in the UK by 2045, no employer can afford to be unprepared. The legal framework is clear, the evidence is compelling but too many employees with cancer are still left to carry the burden alone, navigating rights their employers should have told them about.


With cancer set to affect 5.4 million people in the UK by 2045, no employer can afford to be unprepared. The legal framework is clear, the evidence is compelling but too many employees with cancer are still left to carry the burden alone, navigating rights their employers should have told them about.

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AI at work: why employee monitoring may be creating new pressures

By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 21 October 2026

India’s information technology companies are rapidly expanding their use of AI in a bid to drive business efficiency and boost innovation. However, commentators warn that the growing use of AI to monitor employees’ work outputs and activities poses a risk to workforce mental health and wellbeing.



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Remote and hybrid working: how can employers best provide support?

By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 21 October 2026

India continues to embrace remote and hybrid working, with large numbers of staff either working from home full time or following a mix of remote and office attendance. However, remote working can create feelings of isolation and loneliness, in turn affecting performance and mental wellbeing, so it’s essential employers have excellent communication and support procedures in place to prevent these problems arising.