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New research from Bupa Health Clinics has found that only three in 10 employees say their employer encourages them to look after their health.

The pandemic has had a huge impact on the employment landscape, and therefore retraining has become a crucial element of the Government’s recovery plan.

Simone Biles recent withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics’ all-round competition, due to mental health concerns, has sparked worldwide discussion regarding taking time off work to focus on one’s mental wellbeing.

A recent survey has revealed that 60% of the UK workforce wouldn’t feel comfortable skipping isolation even if they were legally exempt.

Following the recent ‘Freedom Day’ announcement and the loosening of the Covid 19 restrictions, many businesses are preparing for employees to return to the office following more than a year of home working.

The number of employees quitting their jobs is rising. In fact, 40% of people want to change their jobs this year, according to the Microsoft Work Trend Index, with many feeling disconnected at work during the pandemic and prioritising their wellbeing.

Research by health insurance group Bupa found that 27% of working parents want more flexibility at work.

A new report from a leading mental health organisation has highlighted that the UK is heading towards one of the biggest mental health crises in history as cases of burnout, depression and workplace anxiety escalate post-pandemic.

UK employees have been asked to return to the workplace ‘against their wishes'.

The impact of the gender pension gap has been revealed in new research which shows that women have lower pension pot sizes in every age bracket, with the situation significantly deteriorating as they approach retirement.