newsTake action this Stress Awareness Month
THIS APRIL, Britain’s bosses are being invited to follow five simple steps to prevent and reduce stress in their workplace.
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podcastHealth and Safety Matters Podcast – Episode 36
EPISODE 36 of the Health and Safety Matters (HSM) podcast is now available and features an interview with David Bishop, the event director of the Health and Safety Event, who explains why the event is now a must-attend for any OSH professional.
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.
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.
newsTips for talking about mental health with workers
THE UK will hold the nation’s biggest annual mental health conversation, Time to Talk Day, on 01 February 2024.
newsMental health support for teachers announced
NEW MEASURES to enhance recruitment and retention in the teaching profession have been announced by the government. They include £1.5 million of new investment to deliver a three-year mental health and wellbeing support package for school and college leaders; providing professional supervision and counselling to at least 2,500 leaders.
newsNew data released for Blue Monday
AS PART of My Whole Self – MHFA England’s campaign for workplace culture change – the social enterprise is calling on employers to create cultures where people feel able to bring their whole self to work to help improve workplace wellbeing.
newsIOSH calls for people-focused work culture
NEARLY TWO million workers in Great Britain reported suffering ill-health as a result of their work in 2022/23, with around half these cases due to stress, depression or anxiety.
newsHelp address work-related stress
A MUCH needed new online learning tool designed to prevent work-related stress has been launched.
newsIOSH poll confirms stress as common work issue
THOSE WHO don’t feel stressed because of their job are in a small minority, while most who do feel stressed would stop short of raising the issue at work.
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