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Hundreds of GPs say they have never refused a fit note for mental health.
The Fit Note Dilemma: When "Not Fit for Work" means "Not Fit to Talk" Hundreds of GPs say they have never refused a fit note for mental health. At the same time, there were 850,000 more fit notes issued last year than six years ago. For those of us working in HR, this...
Thought Leadership Style
Many managers are promoted because they perform well. But very few are trained to develop people. Leading a high-performing team requires more than technical expertise. It requires the ability to: Coach or mentor individuals Build trust and accountability Develop...
Menopause preparation: large employers can’t afford to wait
From April 2026, organisations with 250+ employees are expected to voluntarily publish Menopause Action Plans, with mandatory reporting likely to follow in 2027. For HR and business leaders, this is more than a compliance exercise—it’s a workforce risk issue. The...
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