UK employers face challenges as sick leave rises by 41% over three years, with stress, burnout, and declining workplace culture driving the increase. The crisis is impacting productivity, prompting experts to call for improved employee well-being initiatives and better support in the workplace.

Google’s free meal policy boosts creativity and teamwork by encouraging spontaneous conversations among employees. Sundar Pichai explains how some of Google’s best ideas have come from informal discussions in company cafés. This benefit reflects Google’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and employee well-being.