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Work stress in the UK workplace: where employer effort isn’t landing

New UK research commissioned by Verve Healthcare surveyed 2,000 employees and 500 HR leaders and business managers on workplace health support and work-related stress. The numbers at the edges deserve your attention. 18% of employers say they act before absence even occurs. 6% admit they don’t intervene at all. 17% of employees say they feel Work stress in the UK workplace: where employer effort isn’t landing

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Reducing sickness absence: Evidence-based strategies for UK employers in 2026

Most organisations believe they’re addressing workplace health yet absence rates continue climbing despite this increased attention.

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How to tackle rising sickness rates

Planned wellbeing measures lower staff sickness rates making good business sense

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How to reduce stress in the workplace

Discover how to reduce workplace stress with proven strategies: Verve Healthcare

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How do you keep employees well?

Staff retention & reducing sickness rate is helped by proactively acting on wellbeing

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Stop blaming managers

Good health and wellbeing procedures makes employees happy and more productive

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How to reduce sickness absence rates by 17%

Staff accessing a physiotherapist at work may reduce your sickness rates by 17%.

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Menopause in the workplace: How can employers support women and boost productivity?

If you’re supporting colleagues through the menopause, or going through it yourself, you’ll know it’s not just a personal health matter — it’s a workplace issue.

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My manager is stressing me out

A quarter of UK managers are leading by fear – find how to address this at work.

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