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Link between financial wellbeing and mental health strengthens
Almost a quarter of the UK’s largest listed employers have improved their performance on workplace mental health overall in the past year, and almost half now recognise the link between financial wellbeing and the mental health of their employees, according to the second annual CCLA Corporate Mental Health Benchmark- UK 100, published this month.
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BLOGS
Skirting around the issue…of dress codes
Sat here in my cut-off trousers, I’ve come across yet another ‘skirt’ focussed news article – this time relating to the Government ‘debate’ over the...
Published 28 Jun 2018
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
NEWS
2,500 construction workers to be trained in mental health by 2020
The CITB has announced it has committed £500,000 to train 156 construction workers as mental health first aid instructors, improving the mental health and wellbeing...
Published 20 Jun 2018
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RISK
NEWS
Climate risk reporting should be mandatory by 2022, says Environmental Audit Committee
The Government should make it mandatory for large companies and asset owners – such as pension funds – to report their exposure to climate change...
Published 20 Jun 2018
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GENERAL
BLOGS
The changing face of the workforce
The gig economy has become a popular topic in the media over the last 18 months, from the Taylor Review into Modern Working practices, to...
Published 20 Jun 2018
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GENERAL
NEWS
Call for change to Flexible Working Regulations
The Work and Pensions Committee has recommended amending the Flexible Working Regulations 2014 in order to ensure a day one right to request flexible working...
Published 5 Jun 2018
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RISK
NEWS
Anti-corruption and bribery offences in the workplace: in-depth guidance
The Bribery Act 2010 (BA 2010) came into force on 1 July 2011, making significant changes to anti-corruption law in the UK. ...
Published 2 May 2018
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
NEWS
Ergonomics and human factors: making work and workers fit
The HSE has issued guidance aimed at employers, managers and others to help them understand ergonomics and human factors in the workplace. ...
Published 1 May 2018
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GENERAL
NEWS
Mental health: ensuring a healthy return to work
"For some employees, returning to work following a period of sick leave due to mental health challenges can be a significant milestone in their recovery....
Published 1 May 2018
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
NEWS
New powers to crack down on waste crime
New powers to tackle waste crime have come into force as the Environment Agency has been given the authority to lock up illegal waste sites...
Published 17 Apr 2018
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
The King's speech July 2024: implications for employers
Published 23 Jul 2024
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RISK
NEWS
Why are there so many slips, trips and falls?
Statistics from across the world indicate that slips and trips are a common problem. Claire Deacon PhD, Health and Safety Trainer with International Workplace, looks...
Published 30 Aug 2023
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RISK
NEWS
Why are falls from height still the highest cause of deaths?
Work at height continues to be the most common cause of fatal injury, according to the HSE’s latest statistics, published on 6 July....
Published 11 Jul 2023
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RISK
NEWS
Who is responsible for safe work on your own home?
A man has been given a suspended sentence after he carried out unsafe work on an extension to his own home in Manchester....
Published 24 Jun 2024
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
NEWS
Water systems at risk of Legionella as heat rises
Employers and premises managers are being warned of the importance of being mindful of the impact hot weather can have on the presence of Legionella...
Published 13 Jun 2023
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RISK
NEWS
Women need to be recognised in workplace health and safety, says report
Men and women’s different working conditions and treatment by society can affect the risks both genders face at work, as well as how to assess...
Published 23 Jan 2020
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
NEWS
Training: employers need to think like employees!
Employers and employees don’t see eye-to-eye on the definition of meaningful training, and it’s creating a predicament for L&D. That’s the finding of a new...
Published 6 Jun 2023
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