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A person with dark hair and a beard next to text saying 'As our Commission for Healthier Working Lives has argued, the only sustainable way to address the UK’s workforce health challenges is to build a system focused on keeping people healthy and in work from the outset'.

Workforce health is now an urgent economic and political priority.

Welcoming government plans to continue Health and Growth Accelerator pilots, @davefinch.bsky.social​ calls for it to go further and faster in developing preventative approaches to help people to stay in work⬇️
https://bit.ly/4s4JgYJ

Presentation slide featuring a person in a navy shirt beside text that reads, 'Practical lessons on involving communities in place-based research' by Jack Loughnane, Senior Quantitative Researcher, Local Trust. Logos of Local Trust, Big Local, and The National Lottery Community Fund are visible.

Place-based research depends on meaningful community involvement – but not all researchers get it right.
At our seminar on community-led research, researchers shared their experiences of working with communities. Our senior researcher, Jack Loughnane, shares three key lessons: https://bit.ly/4qRnMOh

🌟It’s #BoostYourSelfEsteemMonth🌟

Winter blues can hit team morale hard. As a leader, supporting wellbeing is vital❄️🤝

Check out our blog for practical tips on beating the slump and fostering a supportive culture:

www.rootshr.org.uk/blog/blue-mo...

Grief doesn't follow a schedule🕊️

In the social sector, we often lead with compassion, but how do we support our own when they face a personal loss?

Our new blog explores how to navigate bereavement with sensitivity, flexibility & a focus on long-term wellbeing👇

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Fair outcomes start with robust investigations🔍⚖️

A rushed or poorly planned process is a major risk for any organisation. To ensure your outcomes are fair and defensible, follow these 6 pillars to help ensure your workplace investigations are robust, fair, and capable of withstanding scrutiny:

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Micro kindness sounds small, but it shapes culture.
Appreciate effort.
Listen fully.
Check in.
Stop small disrespect.
High-performing teams feel seen, safe, and valued every day.
#Leadership #WorkplaceWellbeing #Culture

Ramadan and Lent are here - when you support colleagues who are observing the fast or giving up their favourites, you also support colleagues with year-round needs around food. Here are some ideas!

Get in touch to find out more: patchworkhub.org/contact

It’s okay to do less when you’re dealing with more

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Kindness is a leadership superpower🦸

Today is #RandomActsOfKindnessDay & in the social sector the small, daily gestures often sustain our teams more than the big mission statements.

Our blog explores ways to embed appreciation & recognition daily👇

www.rootshr.org.uk/blog/how-to-...

Let's Get On Build a healthier, happier and more resilient workforce with free accredited training for your business, fully funded by the Department for Work & Pensions.

We’ve found a fantastic, free resource for social sector managers🤩

Build a healthier, happier and more resilient workforce with free accredited training for your business!

✅ Spot signs of burnout
✅ Lead confident wellbeing chats
✅ Get an IOSH certificate

Sign up:

April 2026 brings 3 major HR changes every social sector employer must be ready for:

🤒SSP from Day 1 (Waiting days removed)
👶Day-1 rights for paternity & unpaid parental leave
📈Increased statutory rates

Join our FREE webinar on 10th March for the full roadmap👇

www.rootshr.org.uk/events-and-o...

On today's Workplace Minute, sponsored by Workhuman, Steve discusses the new workplace laws and regulations coming into effect for 2026.

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#Workplace #Jobs #WorkplaceLaws #HR #H3HR

What rights do employers have where there has been an overpayment of wages? In this article, we look at how overpayments of wages are treated under UK law.

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How to show up for our teams when the unthinkable happens? 🖤

The hardest test of an organisation’s values is how it treats its own people during their darkest moments.

Read our guide on managing employee bereavement with heart and clarity👇
www.rootshr.org.uk/blog/how-to-...

1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem this year🧠✨

It’s #TimeToTalkDay🗣️ How good are you at talking to your team about mental health?

Check out our guide on how to have meaningful, supportive mental health conversations at work👇

www.rootshr.org.uk/blog/how-to-...

Every Action Counts✊🏾

This #RaceEqualityWeek, we're looking inward. While the social sector strives to do good in the world, we must also ensure we are doing right by our teams.

We've put together a guide on how to turn commitment into reality👇

www.rootshr.org.uk/blog/every-a...

It’s National Sickie Day🤒
Statistically, today is the day UK workers are most likely to call in sick.

Our Managing Sickness Absence webinar is available to watch on-demand. Learn how to support your team's health while keeping your organisation running smoothly🤧

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Let's Get On Build a healthier, happier and more resilient workforce with free accredited training for your business, fully funded by the Department for Work & Pensions.

Free Accredited Training: Supporting Mental Health at Work🎓

✅Spot signs of burnout
✅Lead confident wellbeing chats
✅5-6 hours study time

Places are limited—sign up before 31 March 2026👇

In the UK, employment status is a legal fact not a choice. Getting it wrong leads to backdated pay claims & legal disputes🚫

Is your organisation #HRfit, or are you sitting on an accidental misclassification?

Read our full Jan Employment Law Bulletin for more👇
www.rootshr.org.uk/blog/employm...

📣SAVE 10% on expert HR support📣

✅Unlimited access to our HR advice line
✅12 Policy reviews & updates (essential for the new legislation)
✅4 Contract reviews & updates
✅HR training sessions

...all starting from just £205.20 + VAT per month. Find out more here:
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Employment Law Update: Is your organisation ready for the 2026 shifts?📣

Check out our January Employment Law Bulletin for a breakdown of:

✅New statutory rates for 2026
✅Phased ERA 2025 updates
✅Guidance on workplace investigations

& much more. Stay compliant👇
www.rootshr.org.uk/blog/employm...

Social impact fund manager Resonance has launched a £10m fund to back social enterprises, including CICs, which are “making a difference” in communities across England.

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This #NationalHuggingDay, let’s remember to share a hug with someone who could really use one 🤍

Struggling with Subject Access Requests (SARs)?🤯

ICO News is running a FREE webinar this January specifically for small orgs.

Get the facts straight from the regulator. 👇
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MenoMinds is offering a fully funded 3-hour online course on the psychological impact of menopause🌱

Designed specifically for:
👉Self-employed women
👉Women in SMEs (<250 staff)

Get practical tools and wellbeing support at no cost. Sign up today:
www.menominds.co.uk

Martyn Drake: How can charities take advantage of adversity? The headwinds facing the sector are strengthening, but some organisations have worked out how to become ‘antifragile’

For years now, the charity sector has faced a lot of headwinds that only seem to be strengthening. The question is, can we use them to move us forwards instead of blowing us backwards?

@martyndrake.bsky.social