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
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
Neurodivergent people can sometimes struggle to achieve their full potential at work, but simple changes to recruitment practices, work arrangements and wider workforce education can create an inclusive environment where they flourish.
By Grant Tickle and Dr Audrey Fleming at British Safety Council on 01 May 2026
Many employers provide sit-stand desks in a well-intentioned bid to avoid the health and productivity problems arising from prolonged sedentary working, but this approach is doomed to fail unless it forms part of a wider, everyday workplace culture that encourages and promotes ‘active working’ and regular exercise.
By Gavin Bradley, Active Working CIC and Get Britain Standing Chief wellness officer Yo-Yo OFFICE® on 03 June 2026
The measures in place to protect a work site from problems like trespassing or fly-tipping on adjacent premises can have a positive or negative effect on worker wellbeing, productivity and motivation, so it’s essential employers consider measures like effective site perimeters and security arrangements when assessing overall safety and wellbeing risks.
By Chloe Miller, CC Consulting on 03 June 2026
Court documents filed in April by lawyers representing actor Stephen Fry say he was injured in a two-metre fall from a stage.
By Belinda Liversedge on 03 June 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
