5 ways Notify can support and accelerate health and safety compliance
As a Safety Leader, you know that health and safety compliance is paramount for running a safe and successful business. Fostering a safe working environment for employees avoids any unwanted incidents and nurtures productivity and job satisfaction. Businesses require processes, procedures, strategies and technology to comply with their own safety management plans, and the regulations […]
How popular is your office? The most important office amenities revealed
Innovative tech companies like Google revolutionised the workplace with office amenities such as pool tables, bean bag chairs and entertainment areas, which have gradually become a mainstay in workplaces around the world. But as with every innovation, there soon emerged a backlash as many argued these perks weren’t designed to enhance the employee experience, but […]
Three steps to embrace ‘mental fitness’ in high-pressure work environments
The modern sales professional faces numerous challenges in their line of work but there is no larger contributor to lost revenue and declining revenue performance than mental fitness. Research has found that mental health problems cost the UK economy a staggering £117.9 billion every year and almost three-quarters of the cost (72%) is due to lost productivity. However, this also […]
Why moving your team building outdoors can help mental health and wellbeing
By CJ Cardenas, CEO at Bear Grylls Survival Academy In the workplace and office environments, sometimes it can be tough to get enough time outside and reap the mental benefits. Outdoor team building activities can sometimes be overlooked, but here is why they should be considered to improve your team’s wellbeing. Stress reduction with a connection […]
The role of mediation in workplace relationships
Matt Powell-Howard (pictured), NEBOSH’s Head of Product Development, touches on the power of workplace relationships and the role of mediation when conflicts arise. Numerous factors contribute to stress, encompassing both workplace-related and external influences. Employers are responsible for addressing those stressors that fall within their control within the workplace. When workplace relationships break down there […]
Preventing slips, trips & falls: when is it best to grit?
By Chris Potts, Marketing Director at ANT Telecom Over 2022/23 a Labour Force Survey (LFS) revealed that 561,000 workers sustained a non-fatal injury according to self-reports. In comparison the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) points out that this figure is higher for the same period, at 60,645 employee non-fatal injuries, as reported by employers in 2022/23, according […]
NEBOSH defines risk assessment and its process
NEBOSH shares content from the NEBOSH Quick Reference Guide to Risk Assessment for this quick-read definition of risk assessment and the outline process to follow in your workplace. What is risk assessment? The objective of risk assessment is to prevent workplace accidents and incidents that might give rise to injuries and/or occupational ill-health. The risk […]
Mental Health and Neurodiversity in the Workplace – a key focus for 2024
By Lou Campbell, Programmes Director of Wellbeing Partners The conversation around neurodivergence in the workplace continues to gather pace, with encouraging moves towards awareness, inclusion and support for neurodivergent employees. But a fundamentally important topic of discussion – the intersectionality of neurodivergence and mental health issues – is frequently underestimated and misunderstood. Whilst neurodiversities such […]
Leadership: Assessing your own values and performance
Matt Powell-Howard, NEBOSH Head of Product Development, talks about how we can assess our leadership performance… To be an effective manager you need leadership skills – otherwise you are just overseeing tasks and making sure deadlines are met. As a health and safety leader, your leadership skills can influence, inspire and motivate others to behave […]
Psychological safety at work: What is it and how can businesses improve it?
Coined by Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson, ‘psychological safety’ is the belief that you can share your thoughts and ideas freely within the workplace without the fear of being judged. Employees need to feel empowered to speak their minds in order to contribute their full potential. Without psychological safety, a workplace can foster a culture of […]
