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Mental Health

Howden advocates for stronger workplace support following Men’s Health Strategy

25 November 2025 – The launch of England’s first Men’s Health Strategy for England has highlighted persistent health inequalities among men. Howden Employee Benefits (Howden) is urging employers to respond, as…
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Employee Benefits

New Research Reveals How UK Law Firms Are Rethinking Employee Benefits

Law firms face growing pressure to balance cost, culture and competitiveness, reveals new Howden and People in Law research Rising costs, evolving employee expectations and a highly competitive talent market…
HR

Research Reveals Employers unprepared for an ageing workforce

Occupational Health Assessment Limited’s research highlights the increased health and wellbeing challenges of older employees. Research undertaken by Occupational Health Assessment Limited suggests that employers remain largely unprepared for the…
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News
New Punter Southall report reveals £100bn DB pension surpluses, but less than 1% returned to employers since 2006
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AI
AI is rewriting the rules of work, entry-level jobs are on the front line.
Diversity & Inclusion
Leeds neurodivergence specialist targets growth with new jobs push
Appointments
Hartmann Young strengthens senior team as it announces record sales growth.
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Absence Management
Starbucks UK saves 15,000 frontline employee hours and cuts absence costs by 10% with AdviserPlus
AI
Europe’s AI law sparks cybersecurity hiring surge.
Menopause
Seven most highly effective menopause friendly workplace strategies
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AI
AI risks deepening workplace disengagement and feeling undervalued, Perkonomics Report warns
HR News
Deel Secures $300 Million in Series E Funding