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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
More than one in three workers do not feel valued by their employer, research finds.
News
Wales has unveiled a new scheme to improve the wellbeing of people working for small companies.
News
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.
News
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.
Partner content
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade
Partner content
As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?
Partner content
Analogue phone systems are increasingly being replaced by smarter broadband based networks – here’s why you should consider switching
Partner content
David Malan, sales director of DocuWare for the UK and Ireland, explains how the platform can streamline your document management