NEW RESEARCH has revealed that UK sick leave has hit alarming new levels, costing businesses over £20,000 per long-term absence and £13,800 per short-term case (MetLife UK).
THE UK Government must widen access to and strengthen occupational health systems if it is to meet its target of reducing sickness absence and getting people back to work, a new report from IOSH says.
CREATING A safe workplace should be a top priority for any business, but sometimes it might be seen as a challenge that’s only addressed once a project is underway. What if we could build safety into designs from the start?
EACH YEAR, thousands of workers across the country are injured in work-related accidents. In the most tragic cases, they lose their lives as a result of unsafe conditions, underscoring the importance of health and safety procedures.
NEW RESEARCH by British Safety Council reveals some significant differences in the way employees and their employers view workplace wellbeing and what is needed to support it.
EVERY SHIFT, firefighters, paramedics, and police officers push their bodies to the limit – dragging hoses, lifting patients, restraining individuals – placing immense strain on muscles and joints.
UK EMPLOYEES were off sick for nearly two full working weeks (9.4 days) on average in the last 12 months. This is a significant jump compared to pre-pandemic levels (5.8 days), and 7.8 days in 2023 when this survey was last carried out.
