
Pharmacy2U is taking heart health checks into workplaces nationwide. Its new programme will offer 100,000 cholesterol self-test kits and follow-up support, with Royal Mail among the first employers to sign up.

Rising fuel costs are intensifying financial pressure on UK workers. Chris Britton, People Experience Director at Reward Gateway | Edenred, argues that fuel discounts, cashback, and flexible rewards can give car-dependent employees more immediate support.

Climate advisers want a legal ceiling on workplace heat exposure. Their latest adaptation report says hotter summers are turning temperature control, cooling investment, and worker protection into live operational questions across the UK.

SGS has launched Sami to sharpen business carbon reporting workflows. The platform brings emissions data, analytics, and action planning into one system as organisations seek more reliable carbon management.

Europe’s biggest listed companies face a widening futureproofing deficit today. A new DAX-AEX benchmark says environmental and social costs continue to weigh heavily on long-term value across some of the continent’s largest businesses.

Employee gifting has become a visible test of corporate values. Louise Doyle argues that thoughtful, lower-waste recognition can reinforce ESG commitments, improve trust, and help retention.

Menopause support is becoming a retention issue for employers nationwide. Pertemps says poor workplace support is pushing some mid-life women towards leaving employment ahead of new reporting requirements in 2027.

Young workers are entering jobs, but not always safe workplaces. MHFA England’s research links weak psychological safety to stress, lower motivation, and quitting risk among 18 to 24-year-olds.