blogCelebrating women in construction
THIS WOMAN in Construction week, Ruth Devine shares her inspiration, motivation and aspirations for the industry.
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newsInvestment in wellbeing is reducing absence
BRITAIN’S MANUFACTURERS have substantially increased their investment in the wellbeing of their staff over the last twelve months in a bid to tackle sickness absence and retain their skilled workforce.
newsRegulator provides guidance on menopause in the workplace
NEW GUIDANCE on menopause in the workplace, setting out employer’s legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010, has been issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
newsEmployers urged to act on menopause
THE INSTITUTION of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is urging businesses to ensure they create supportive environments where employers are comfortable discussing menopause.
newsLighthouse Charity lights up wellbeing learning
IT’S ONE year on since the launch of the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity’s Wellbeing Academy and this is being celebrated by the unveiling of more new and exciting courses to support everyone in the industry.
newsResearch highlights impact of budget cuts on safety
NEW RESEARCH from Watco has examined the complexities of the facilities management (FM) industry, and how they impact the safety and smooth running within the modern facility.
newsStars join campaign tackling farmers’ mental health
A RECENT study by leading rural charity the Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies) revealed that poor mental health among farmers and agricultural workers is of growing concern.
newsMost dangerous industries for employees revealed
HEALTH AND safety experts at Horizon Platforms have analysed data to see which occupations and industries have the highest risk of worker injury. They also looked at the biggest causes of workplace injury.
productVeriforce CHAS urges businesses to support good mental health
VERIFORCE CHAS, the supply chain risk management expert, is encouraging employers to make a habit of addressing mental health in 2024 as new figures indicate that stress, depression or anxiety now account for almost half (49%) of all cases of work-related ill health.
newsReport shows poor mental health takes toll
MENTAL HEALTH UK’s new annual benchmark report for burnout in the UK reveals that one in five working adults needed to take time off work in the past year due to poor mental health caused by pressure or stress, as the charity calls for a national summit on employment and mental health.
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