Inclusion, Equity & Belonging

The toolkit helps employees recognise when parental stress may be developing into something more serious, offering simple strategies to manage emotional pressures, reduce the risk of burnout and prioritise their wellbeing at work and at home.

The toolkit helps employees recognise when parental stress may be developing into something more serious, offering simple strategies to manage emotional pressures, reduce the risk of burnout and prioritise their wellbeing at work and at home.

Developed by BSI, PAS 6463 – Design for the Mind: Neurodiversity and the Built Environment provides guidance on designing and managing environments that better accommodate different neurological and sensory needs.

The standard explores how organisations can improve workplace culture, review working conditions and introduce appropriate adjustments to better support employees experiencing menstrual health challenges or menopause symptoms.

Employers should move beyond generic menopause awareness initiatives and focus on personalised support that helps women understand their symptoms and make informed decisions about their health, according to nurse-led support service RedArc.

Employers are being urged to review their workplace menopause support ahead of new reporting requirements, amid concerns that many organisations remain unaware of their responsibilities under the Employment Rights Act 2025.

Demand for sleep support, men’s health and hormonal health is rising sharply among UK employees, suggesting employers need to rethink traditional, single-issue workplace wellbeing benefits.

Struggling to settle into a new country and feelings of isolation are the two biggest reasons overseas work assignments fail, according to research from employee benefits consultancy Everywhen.

Fertility may appear more frequently on employee benefits agendas, but treating it primarily as a benefit risks overlooking a much bigger workforce health issue.

Menopause symptoms can leave women leaders feeling depleted at work, with researchers warning that employers risk creating unnecessary barriers to career progression when the impact goes unrecognised or unsupported.

Winners of this year’s Menopause & Menstruation Friendly Employer Awards have been announced – and the companies recognised suggest that UK employers are moving beyond menopause awareness towards more measurable changes in workplace culture, training and employee support.

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched the first international standard covering menstruation and menopause in the workplace, as research shows employees increasingly expect employers to provide practical support.

We are often told that we should separate our personal identity from our jobs. We should leave work at the office, avoid defining ourselves by our careers and remember that employment is only one part of who we are.

As children return to school this September, new research has highlighted the challenges facing parents who have built businesses around the flexibility of working from home.

The University of Glasgow has launched new leadership training designed to help organisations address some of today’s biggest workplace challenges, including menopause, neuroinclusive leadership, artificial intelligence and women’s leadership development.

Concerns over the mental health of children and young people is having a growing impact on the UK’s workforce, with new research suggesting that many working parents are bringing significant emotional and practical pressures into the workplace.

Workplace digital health platform Peppy has announced the launch of Peppy Neurodiversity, a new clinician-led employee benefit designed to support neurodivergent employees throughout every stage of their journey, from exploring a potential diagnosis to accessing ongoing clinical support.

Around one in seven UK parents are now financially supporting both their children and ageing parents, highlighting the growing pressures facing the so-called “sandwich generation” and the implications for workplace wellbeing.