articleSupporting young workers
TOO MANY young people are struggling to thrive at work, with consequences for employers as well as individuals. Paula Allen explores what’s missing.
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newsEmployees want flexible benefits
EMPLOYERS ESTIMATE that for every £1 spent on health benefits, they receive £1.90 in value, according to an upcoming report from healthcare services and cash plan provider, Simplyhealth.
blogHeatwaves make the case for flexible working
AS ANOTHER UK heatwave hits, employers can protect staff from hazardous commutes and overheated workplaces through flexible working, says Jo Kansagra.
newsWorking in high temperatures
WITH HIGH temperatures across the UK, are you doing enough to protect your workers from heat stress?
newsConfidence in workplace wellbeing support unlocks a productivity premium
BUSINESSES COULD unlock a significant productivity premium potentially worth billions of pounds by fostering workplace cultures in which employees feel confident to speak openly about their health and wellbeing, according to new global research commissioned by BSI.
newsIndustry and government set new bar for workplace health
A NEW framework has been launched to raise the standards of physical and mental health at work, within the chemicals and major hazards industries.
newsHeatwave skin cancer warning for trade professionals
WERNER IS urging trade professionals to stay protected with its skin cancer safety guidance during the heatwave as temperatures soar to record highs of up to 39C.
newsHSE urges employers to prepare for extreme heat
THE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging employers to ensure workers are protected during periods of extreme heat following a recent heat health alert issued for parts of the UK.
newsTackling burnout could boost work return
EMPLOYERS, DOCTORS, workplace health professionals, and employees themselves must work together to tackle workplace burnout and get people back into jobs – or risk a growing economic and public health crisis, new research for the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) has argued.
podcastHealth & Safety Matters Podcast – Episode 48
IN THIS episode, host Mark Sennett sits down with EcoOnline’s David Picton. They discuss how risks have evolved since the introduction of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 was introduced and if it is still fit for purpose. They also chat about how ”safe choices” have changed in a tech-driven world.
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