Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Articles, news and analysis on the topic of employee wellbeing and its importance for UK SMEs.
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Employers are disconnected with staff demands for financial wellness schemes, a new study reveals.
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More than two thirds (67.5 per cent) of employees go into work when they are unwell, with 68.3 per cent admitting that they feel guilty for taking sick days, according to a study.
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More than a third (34 per cent) of UK workers claim their employers have directly contributed to higher levels of obesity.
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Half of UK workers are trying hard to make long-term changes to their lifestyles but are struggling with the task, research finds.
Employing & managing staff
Here, Melanie Astbury provides some pointers to producing happy staff.
Office & home working
Is there a best way to measure employee wellbeing and satisfaction? We are only a small business however we are growing and I wish to ensure that we retain a satisfied yet motivated workplace.
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More than one in three workers do not feel valued by their employer, research finds.
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Wales has unveiled a new scheme to improve the wellbeing of people working for small companies.
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While it may not be among their current spending priorities, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) can benefit from investing in occupational health (OH) measures.
Employing & managing staff
While businesses of all sizes are starting to invest in the wellness of their employees by introducing company health schemes, gym memberships and stop-smoking initiatives, they are overlooking the UK’s biggest killer, sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) says a campaign to raise awareness on the issue.
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Job dissatisfaction is bad for your health, according to major research from Lancaster University Management School and Manchester Business School showing a clear link between unhappiness at work and poor physical and mental wellbeing.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Business Technology
To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis
Investing in a franchise
Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.