10 New Year’s resolutions to make the workplace greener
Workplaces in the UK produce ten times more carbon dioxide than households. While household energy consumption continues to reduce, workplaces consume more each year. Discover what green resolutions for the workplace have been proposed by the TUC to combat this issue.
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Parents under pressure to return to work
New parents feel pressured to return to work before they would like to, a parents' lobby has warned. Mothers cannot afford to stay at home with their children, and also face social pressure to go back to work. Why is it financially better to have two people working on a lower salary, than one with a high salary?
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Women still need to deal with inequality at work
There has been very little change in the level of inequality that women face in the workplace over the past two decades, according to a landmark report. Women are still less likely to earn high salaries. What proportion of senior management roles are held by women?
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How many GP visits are related to work?
Half of the people visiting a GP say the reason is a work-related illness. 64% of the people surveyed said they had taken time off from work due to sickness, injury or stress. How many millions of working days each year are lost to illness?
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Are you a workplace bully?
Bullying causes stress at the workplace, and can make the office an uncomfortable place for everyone. How do you treat your co-workers? Find out by taking the “Are you a workplace bully?” quiz.
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What are the strangest secrets in the office
A survey of offices across Britain has revealed some very strange items lurking in the office clutter. The bizarre finds include Samurai swords and a stuffed fox. It's an inspiration to have an office clear-out! Find out what are the strangest office items found?
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