Menopausal women, of whom 4.3 million are currently in paid employment, are woefully under-supported at work, a conference heard last week. Currently 47% of the workforce, with numbers growing as employers target women returning to work as part of their post-Brexit recruitment policy, the demographic of menopausal working women is set to rise significantly. Read more…
Laura Devine Immigration look at some of the most notable immigration changes which are expected to become effective from 1 and 6 October 2019. Read more…
Workplaces can be particularly difficult environments for LGBTIQ+ people to maintain good mental health if there is discriminatory behaviour, conscious or unconscious bias, or a culture where staff feel that they have to lie or hide their true selves. We also know that stress can have a detrimental effect on our wellbeing, leading to increased rates of sickness absence. Findings from our Workplace Wellbeing Index, a benchmark of best mental health policy and practice, show that a staggering 50% of LGBTIQ+ employees said that work is the biggest factor contributing to their poor mental health. So how can employers support LGBTIQ+ mental health in the workplace? Read more…
