UK Sick Leave Crisis: 44% More Workers Off Ill
Britain faces a growing workplace health crisis as long-term sickness absence soars, with business leaders warning of economic consequences and calling for urgent government action.
Britain faces a growing workplace health crisis as long-term sickness absence soars, with business leaders warning of economic consequences and calling for urgent government action.
The British government has initiated a comprehensive independent review to tackle the growing workplace sickness absence crisis, with potential reforms to the controversial 'fit note' system and support for long-term ill employees.
Discover why young professionals are striking unusual frog-like poses in offices across the UK, and what this viral trend reveals about modern workplace culture.
Discover how British professionals are embracing workplace hugging as a tool for wellbeing and productivity, and why this surprising trend is transforming corporate culture across the UK.
The psychology behind BBC's 'The Traitors' reveals uncomfortable truths about office politics, backstabbing colleagues, and the emotional toll of workplace deception in British corporate culture.
A prestigious Indian university has sparked fury after demanding female employees provide photographic evidence of their sanitary pads when complaining of period-related fatigue, in a controversial new attendance policy.
Career expert reveals the common workplace behaviours that make colleagues dislike you - from energy vampires to credit stealers. Discover how to identify and eliminate these toxic traits.
Exclusive: CBS News confronts fresh controversy as correspondent Michelle Miller files formal complaint against veteran anchor Dana Jacobson, alleging toxic workplace behaviour and raising questions about newsroom culture at the prestigious network.
Australian businesses are facing a workplace revolution as new legal guidelines reveal that mandating office returns without proper consultation may constitute unlawful discrimination. Discover what employers must know to avoid costly legal battles.
Exclusive: A 19-year-old Australian climber faces life-threatening altitude sickness during Everest summit attempt, highlighting the extreme dangers facing young adventurers on the world's highest peak.
A 47-year-old funeral home employee has died in a devastating workplace incident after being crushed by a heavy burial vault at a Texas cemetery. The tragic accident has sparked safety investigations.
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission files lawsuit against Amazon, alleging Black and Hispanic workers faced systemic discrimination and retaliation at New York and Colorado facilities.
A devastating workplace accident at a Texas funeral home has claimed the life of a 47-year-old employee who was fatally crushed by equipment. The incident has sparked investigations and raised serious safety concerns.
Shocking new research shows Generation Z workers are increasingly relying on AI tools to communicate with colleagues, raising concerns about workplace authenticity and social skills development.
A Central Coast tradesman cheats death after being impaled by a steel rod in a workplace accident at Gosford waterfront. Emergency services perform dramatic rescue operation.
The wellness brand founded by Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow is under scrutiny following disturbing claims of a toxic work environment and employee burnout at its London operations.
A raw examination of the silent suffering many women endure during extreme pregnancy sickness, challenging society's romanticised view of motherhood and the isolation it creates.
Exclusive investigation uncovers catastrophic safety breaches at Tennessee explosives plant where 18 workers perished in devastating fire. The tragedy exposes alarming workplace conditions that turned factory into death trap.
Against impossible odds, four hikers trapped on Everest's treacherous slopes survived a harrowing 48-hour ordeal before a daring high-altitude rescue mission brought them to safety.
Young British workers are using TikTok tutorials and AI tools like ChatGPT to outperform experienced colleagues, creating a new digital skills gap in offices across the UK.
British businesses are implementing controversial 'behavioural bonuses' where employees earn extra cash for workplace conduct, punctuality, and team collaboration.
Groundbreaking research exposes how workplace hangovers are costing British businesses billions annually, with younger employees most affected by productivity losses.
A senior manager's description of a colleague as a 'nutter' has been formally classified as harassment in a groundbreaking employment tribunal ruling that redefines workplace conduct standards.
Exclusive: A grieving widow speaks out after her husband was killed in a preventable work accident, with a coroner ruling serious safety failures contributed to his death.
The BBC implements strict new guidelines prohibiting informal terms like 'mate' and 'sweetheart' following multiple workplace scandals, aiming to create more professional environment.
A groundbreaking personal account reveals how an autistic employee spent four decades masking their true self before discovering the transformative power of requesting workplace accommodations.
A civil engineer finds himself at the centre of a workplace conflict and legal challenge after refusing to disclose his identity during a toilet access disagreement with transgender colleagues.
A luxury Royal Caribbean cruise faces major health crisis as norovirus outbreak sweeps through ship, prompting intensive sanitation measures and medical response.
A structural engineer is taking legal action against her company after being forced to use a secret bathroom code to accommodate a transgender colleague, claiming discrimination and constructive dismissal.
A luxury Royal Caribbean cruise ship has been struck by a significant norovirus outbreak, leaving more than 70 passengers suffering from severe vomiting and diarrhoea symptoms during their holiday voyage.