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

    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.

    By Barbara Wilson, Working With Cancer on 01 June 2026

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    Actions employers can take to support good mental health in the workplace

    Supporting employee mental health brings a range of benefits for individuals and the business alike, and many of the appropriate steps are simple and grounded in open communication, trust and transparency.

    By Dr David Crepaz-Keay, Mental Health Foundation on 01 June 2026

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    Managing migraine at work: what do employers get wrong?

    Research suggests many managers would be reluctant to hire someone who experiences migraine due to fears they may regularly be absent from work, but simple and low-cost workplace adjustments are often all that is required to support people with migraine to continue to be fully productive.

    By Andrea Quinn, The Migraine Trust on 01 June 2026

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    There’s an app for that

    Mobile apps are playing an ever-greater role in helping to keep people safe at work, with Indian universities and industry working closely together to develop the required technology.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 11 September 2023

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    Why delegation is becoming a workplace wellbeing issue

    Delegation of tasks can support mental wellbeing, as providing workers with an element of control and allowing them to use their skills and initiative has been shown to make people more resilient to stress. However, it is essential managers have the skills and confidence to delegate work in an effective and supportive manner.

    By Chloe Miller, CC Consulting on 15 May 2026

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    Disability inclusion in Indian workplaces: what needs to change?

    Although discrimination against disabled people has long been unlawful in India, disabled people are still under-represented in the country’s workforce. Now, campaigners are calling for larger companies to lead the way by stepping up efforts to recruit, support and retain disabled talent – for instance, by making workplaces more accessible for disabled workers.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 15 May 2026

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    How to create an inclusive workplace for neurodivergent employees

    Neurodivergent people bring a unique set of talents to the workplace, but it’s essential employers work with them to make appropriate adjustments to working environments, technology and job roles to enable them to thrive.

    By Gabrielle Taylor, Mates in Mind on 13 May 2026

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    Employers have every reason to support older workers

    Workers over the age of 50 comprise nearly one third of the entire UK workforce, and they’re essential to the economy. Employers therefore have an imperative to recruit – and retain – older workers.

    By Tracy Riddell, Centre for Ageing Better on 07 May 2026

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    Equality and inclusion at work: why we must keep pushing forward on disability inclusion

    Businesses are increasingly striving to make workplaces and job roles fully inclusive for disabled workers, but in a time of great change it’s vital to remember the importance of reasonable adjustments at work as AI becomes more important in our workplaces.

    By Diane Lightfoot, Business Disability Forum on 05 May 2026

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    From policy to practice: Delivering ‘good work’ under the Employment Rights Act

    It’s curtain up on the Employment Rights Act, the Government’s new blueprint for good work and the biggest reform of workers’ rights in a generation. Who better to steer us through the changes and what they mean for workplaces than British Safety Council’s head of HR, Menaka Gamage?

    By Belinda Liversedge on 01 May 2026