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Health and wellbeing

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  • Date:
    29 January 2026
    Type:
    Podcasts and webinars

    Podcast: Wellbeing that works - what the research tells us

    Neurodiversity, menopause, men's health: what are organisations doing - and what should they be doing - to support the wellbeing of their workforces? Brightmine HR data insight analysts Hannah Mason and Vernujaa Nagandiram join the podcast to tell us about their latest research findings.

  • Type:
    Quick reference

    Dates for your diary

    Updated to include dates for April 2026 including increases to the national minimum wage, statutory maternity and other family-related statutory pay, redundancy pay, sick pay and paternity leave as well as World Autism Awareness Day and Earth Day.

  • Type:
    Editor's choice

    Coming soon

    Updated to outline future resource updates that will happen as a result of the Employment Rights Act. 

  • Type:
    Leading practice guides

    Championing a stress-free workplace: The business case for managing stress

    Updated with the latest HSE statistics on the incidences of work-related stress in 2024/2025.

  • Type:
    Legal timetable

    Gender pay gap and menopause action plans

    Updated to reflect that the Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025.

  • Type:
    Policies and procedures

    Men's health and wellbeing policy

    Updated to refer to the Government's strategy for men's health in England, which sets out how employers can help create workplaces that support men to engage in healthy behaviours.

  • Date:
    16 September 2025
    Type:
    Commentary and insights

    Workplace wellbeing: Who gets left behind?

    While workplace support is now widespread for menopause, men's health is still awaiting its moment. Are organisations unintentionally sidelining male employees in the pursuit of inclusive health strategies?

  • Date:
    10 September 2025
    Type:
    Survey analysis

    Menopause support at work research 2025

    Menopause is increasingly recognised as an issue that affects not only employee wellbeing but can also impact performance and retention. This research equips HR professionals with the latest data on menopause support, exploring areas including policies, training and cultural transformation at UK organisations.

  • 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.