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The ‘great resignation’: more workers jumping ship

Workers are leaving jobs like never before, and it’s causing a shortage of talent that has companies around the globe reeling. ...

Published 6 Oct 2021

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PEOPLE AND CULTURE

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FM sector not doing enough about personal wellbeing

The facilities management sector is not taking enough specific action to address its responsibilities towards the wellbeing of individuals says VINCI Facilities. ...

Published 6 Oct 2021

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PEOPLE AND CULTURE

NEWS

Morrisons workers win key stage of equal pay claim

Morrisons shop floor workers are one step closer to victory in their fight for equal pay after an Employment Tribunal ruled their roles can be...

Published 6 Oct 2021

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PEOPLE AND CULTURE

NEWS

New right to request flexible working from day one

Every employee in Great Britain will be given the right to request flexible working – regardless of time served – under Government plans to modernise...

Published 29 Sept 2021

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

NEWS

Manager mental health training is vital, say experts

All managers should be given the skills to support employees with mental health issues, NICE and PHE have said in new guidance. ...

Published 29 Sept 2021

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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES

NEWS

HSE inspectors crack down hard on dust

HSE inspectors across Great Britain will be targeting construction firms to check that their health standards are up to scratch. ...

Published 29 Sept 2021

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PEOPLE AND CULTURE

NEWS

New legislation to prevent bosses taking staff’s tips

All tips will go to staff under new plans to overhaul tipping practices set out by the Government last week (Friday 24 September)....

Published 29 Sept 2021

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

NEWS

Employers fail to address remote workers’ output

New research released by Ricoh Europe reveals that employers are failing to invest in technology to maintain productivity across their remote workforce. ...

Published 29 Sept 2021

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RISK

NEWS

Immigration rule changes to prevent vacancy crisis

The APPG on Migration has called for the Government to urgently reform the points-based immigration system to ensure it can cope with the challenges it...

Published 29 Sept 2021

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Humanising the statistics - why H&S isn't a numbers game

Published 31 Oct 2024

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PEOPLE AND CULTURE

BRIEFINGS

The workplace Christmas party

There are many benefits to having an ‘in person’ work Christmas party. It is an ideal opportunity for colleagues to get together in a relaxed...

Published 8 Dec 2022

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PEOPLE AND CULTURE

NEWS

Muslim banker sacked for calling his boss on Christmas Day was unfairly dismissed

A Muslim banker who lost his job after contacting his bosses on Christmas Day was unfairly dismissed, an Employment Tribunal has ruled. ...

Published 7 Apr 2021

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PEOPLE AND CULTURE

NEWS

HSE produces risk assessment on working in cold temperatures

As winter takes hold, the HSE has produced some helpful advice on keeping people as comfortable as possible when working in the cold....

Published 1 Dec 2022

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RISK

NEWS

Work at height: employee’s fall from driver’s cab results in £1m fine

A logistics company has been fined £1 million after an employee fell over ten metres and sustained serious injuries....

Published 13 Aug 2024

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GUIDES

The dangers of working at height: a manager’s guide

Working at height remains one of the biggest causes of fatalities and major injuries. Common cases include falls from ladders and through fragile surfaces....

Published 11 Apr 2023

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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES

NEWS

It’s time to get tough on asbestos, says IOSH

Stronger measures on asbestos management are needed to save lives, according to the global body for health and safety professionals....

Published 8 Feb 2022

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