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Health and wellbeing

New and updated

  • Type:
    Editor's choice

    Take part in the Brightmine menopause support in the workplace survey 2025

    The Brightmine survey on menopause support is now open. We are keen to hear from all organisations, whether or not you currently have formal menopause policies or initiatives in place.

  • Type:
    Editor's choice

    Coming soon

    Updated to promote upcoming chapters for our newest International guides.

  • Date:
    24 July 2025
    Type:
    Survey analysis

    Men's health research 2025

    It is often reported that stigma prevents men from seeking support for their health and wellbeing at work. We explore the initiatives that organisations are putting in place to break down these barriers, and how they are actively working to create a supportive work environment for all.

  • Date:
    8 July 2025
    Type:
    News

    Bereavement leave to extend to miscarriages before 24 weeks

    Parents who experience a miscarriage before 24 weeks of pregnancy will be entitled to bereavement leave.

  • Type:
    Quick reference

    Dates for your diary

    Updated to include dates for September including National Payroll Week, International Day of Charity, International Day of Sign Language and National Eye Health Week.

  • Type:
    Legal timetable

    Gender pay gap and menopause action plans

    Updated to reflect the publication of the Government's Employment Rights Bill implementation roadmap.

  • Date:
    17 June 2025
    Type:
    Commentary and insights

    From wellbeing washing to proactive prevention: How HR can tackle the burnout crisis

    Burnout isn't just a buzzword - it's a workplace crisis. More than 10 million UK employees are off work due to burnout each year. According to MetLife, this costs businesses over £700 million in sick days. As HR professionals, leaders and people managers, says Debbie Kleiner, it's time we stopped relying on yoga and helplines as surface-level fixes and tackled the root causes head-on.

  • Date:
    25 April 2025
    Type:
    Commentary and insights

    Rethinking what leadership looks like - and how HR can help

    Should managers always have all the answers? Of course not. But many still feel like they should - and that expectation can hold them back from having the kind of open, honest conversations that truly support their teams. Debbie Kleiner has some suggestions about how HR can help to adapt management styles to fit the modern workplace.

  • Date:
    24 April 2025
    Type:
    Podcasts and webinars

    Webinar: Supporting men's health in the workplace - a holistic approach to wellbeing

    In this webinar, workplace wellbeing and training specialist Debbie Kleiner, and nutrition coach Liam Holmes discuss practical strategies to foster a healthier, more supportive work environment for male employees.

  • Type:
    Leading practice guides

    Supporting pregnant employees and new mothers: Unexpected circumstances

    Updated to reflect the new right for employees to take neonatal care leave and pay for babies born on or after 6 April 2025.