Press Releases
UK Workplaces Falling Short in Supporting Employees Affected by Cancer
Posted: 23rd October 2024
New research launched today by Working With Cancer reveals that many HR managers are ill-equipped to navigate the complexities of cancer and long-term health issues in the workplace. Working With Cancer’s report which was produced in conjunction with the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) shows that although many organisations are demonstrating areas of good practice, too many still do not take into account the specific needs of the increasing number of employees working with cancer. Too many organisations do not yet provide adequate information, training and support to their HR and line management teams. This new report calls for organisations to develop specific cancer policies, provide training for HR and line managers and review current employee benefits to better support employees with long-term health conditions.
CANNES – June 19, 2023
Posted: 20th June 2023
Today, five months after its launch in Davos and subsequent global wake-up call at the Super Bowl, Working with Cancer has been recognised by Cannes Lions with the Grand Prix for Good, designed to celebrate the use of creativity to positively impact not only business and brand, but also the world at large. You’ll find… [Read More]
New research reveals 71% of workers with cancer in the UK fear telling their colleagues about their diagnosis
Posted: 31st January 2023
London – 31 January 2023 – Working with Cancer, the cross-industry coalition formed by Publicis Groupe to erase the stigma and insecurity of cancer at work, is launching a global ‘wake-up call’ urging everyone to play their part in supporting colleagues with cancer ahead of World Cancer Day, 4th February. New research, run by Publicis Groupe UK polling 1,000… [Read More]
Publicis Foundation launches Working With Cancer to erase the stigma of cancer in the workplace
Posted: 17th January 2023
In a world where one in every two people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, the Publicis Foundation has launched the first cross-industry coalition to erase the stigma of cancer in the workplace, supported by leading cancer charities and organizations including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), MacMillan Cancer Research, Working With Cancer, and the Gustave Roussy… [Read More]
Cancer Patients Returning to Work Face a Mental Health Crisis
Posted: 4th February 2022
New research published today reveals that the majority of working-age cancer patients say that the mental health impact of their treatment is greater than the physical impact. Most feel guilty about taking time off for vital treatment and worry that they are a burden to their colleagues. And while there is a large fall in full-time working for those returning to work, the majority remain the main income-earner in their household. Click the title to read the full Press Release
New report published – ‘Health, Work and Covid-19’ from the Centre for Ageing Better
Posted: 28th June 2021
New research by the Centre for Ageing Better and the Institute for Employment Studies has highlighted the challenges faced by employees with long-term health conditions, warning that more support is needed to help people manage their conditions in the workplace if the state pension is to rise further. With one in three workers now over… [Read More]
TBCT statement
Posted: 1st May 2020
In the light of current coronavirus pandemic, the Transforming Breast Cancer Together initiative of which WWC is a founding member decided to issue a joint statement outlining the challenges that breast cancer patients are encountering during the COVID-19 pandemic. The statement emphasises the importance of ensuring that all those affected by breast cancer can access… [Read More]
IES’ Stephen Bevan joins Working With Cancer as an Ambassador
Posted: 17th September 2019
We are delighted to announce that Stephen Bevan is joining Working With Cancer as an Ambassador, to raise awareness of working during and after cancer. Stephen is Head of HR R&D at the Institute for Employment Studies (IES). Previously was Director of Research at The Work Foundation, Lancaster University. His expertise lies in both his… [Read More]
Liz O’Riordan joins Working With Cancer to promote benefits of work during cancer treatment
Posted: 20th March 2019
We are delighted to announce that Liz O’Riordan is joining Working With Cancer as an Ambassador. Liz will be promoting Working With Cancer at events and online, as part of their work in helping cancer patients and their carers manage work and treatment on a practical and emotional level. Liz was a 40-year-old consultant breast… [Read More]