newsHow employers can reduce work-related illnesses
WITH OVER 1.6 million work-related illnesses reported in the UK during the last 12 months, the impact of workplace stress, depression, and anxiety is hitting unprecedented levels.
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newsFlatlining data shows lost decade in health improvement
NEW DATA published by the Office for National Statistics shows that there has been no change in health improvement since 2011, as the percentage of people who reported being in “very good” or “good” health increased by only 1%.
newsHidden health cost of standing at work revealed
NEW RESEARCH may prove to be a stark wake-up call for UK employers, as four out of five respondents say their working conditions are harming their health.
newsWaste industry safety culture in good health
THE RESULTS of a recent independent study conducted for the Environmental Services Association (ESA) found that 87% of people working in the recycling and waste industry report feeling safe at work.
newsIndustry responds to Government’s ‘Get Britain Working’ white paper
The Get Britain Working White Paper marks the Government’s first major intervention to achieve an ambitious 80 per cent employment rate. Here are some comments from industry bodies and companies.
newsBiggest employment reforms in a generation unveiled
UNVEILING THE biggest reforms to employment support for a generation, Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall has published the Get Britain Working White Paper, marking the Government’s first major intervention to achieve an ambitious 80 per cent employment rate.
newsBritish Safety Council funding helps support workplace wellbeing
BRITISH SAFETY Council has announced that mental health research charity The McPin Foundation is the latest beneficiary of its Keep Thriving funding to support employee wellbeing.
newsEducation workers’ mental health takes its toll
EDUCATION SUPPORT, a leading UK charity which advocates for the mental health of teachers and education staff, has released its eighth Teacher Wellbeing Index.
productTechnology trial shows potential for reducing back injuries
AI DRIVEN exoskeletons aimed at preventing workplace fatigue and back problems has been successfully trialled at TECHNAL UK, a supplier of low-carbon aluminium window, door and facade systems for the construction industry.
newsResearch shows rise in incidents during the holidays
ECOONLINE RELEASES new data highlighting ‘holiday hazards’ faced by workers during the festive period.
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