Over Half of Sandwich Generation Workers Are Caring for Ageing Parent While Working
A growing number of midlife employees are quietly juggling full-time jobs while coordinating care for ageing parents, creating what experts describe as one of the most significant – and least visible – workforce challenges facing employers today.
From the Top Down: Why Leadership is Key to Disability Inclusion
Drawing on examples from the Disability Smart Impact Awards 2026, Business Disability Forum’s CEO Diane Lightfoot explains why lasting disability inclusion must be driven from the top and championed at every level.
The UK’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Will Test Employers as Much as Parents
The UK's proposed under-16 social media ban could create a hidden workplace challenge for employers. Discover how increased digital caregiving responsibilities may affect parental burnout, employee wellbeing, talent retention and gender equity.
Men’s Health Week: One in Five Gen Z Men Have Taken Mental Health Leave,...
As Men's Health Week in the UK and US highlights growing concerns around men's wellbeing, experts say employers must do more to tackle stigma, workplace stress and mental health support.
World Cup 2026 Could Become the First Major Test of AI in the Workplace,...
As millions of employees follow World Cup matches during working hours, many say they plan to rely on AI to help manage workloads, raising new questions about productivity, trust and the future of work.
Three Quarters of Parents Say Their Working Arrangements Don’t Fit Modern Family Life
Three quarters of parents say their current working arrangements do not match the life they actually want, while nearly three in four simply want more flexibility to spend time with their children, according to a major US survey.
World Cup 2026 Could Cost Employers $17 Billion in Lost Productivity, Reveals Report
New research suggests that World Cup 2026 could cost employers up to $17 billion in lost productivity as workers adjust schedules, watch matches during working hours and seek greater flexibility.
7 in 10 Employers Say AI Can Solve Skills Shortages, But 3/4 of Workers...
AI adoption is accelerating, with 76% of employers now using the technology. But while businesses see productivity gains, three-quarters of workers fear AI could reduce future job opportunities.
One in Three Parents Forced to Quit Jobs Due to Lack of Flexible Working,...
A third of parents with children under the age of seven have been forced to leave a job because they could not access flexible working, according to a new poll.
Eight in 10 Autistic Employees Report Masking and Emotional Exhaustion at Work, Survey Finds
A US survey has found that eight in 10 autistic employees experience masking and emotional exhaustion at work, highlighting the hidden toll workplace expectations and environments can place on neurodiverse staff.
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