STRESS MANAGEMENT MONTH: Beyond Beanbags – What’s new in stress management for UK workplaces?
Stress is a prevalent issue in today’s fast-paced workplaces, impacting employee well-being, productivity, and staff turnover. To combat this, HR and Health & Safety managers are increasingly adopting innovative approaches to stress management. Let’s delve into the key recent and future trends shaping staff well-being strategies, based on inout from attendees at the Occupational Safety […]
Meet the solution providers you need at July’s Facilities Management Forum
The second Facilities Management Forum of 2024 will provide you with a rare full working day of industry networking, learning and connection building – will you be attending? This unique event will give you the opportunity to meet with new suppliers who can help with your upcoming plans and projects – Secure your free place here. 1st & […]
Notify strengthens SHEQ offering to mark 7th anniversary
Leading safety tech company Notify is celebrating its 7th anniversary by unveiling a Public API alongside integrated Document Management functionality. Having launched the world’s first free-forever hazard reporting app in 2017, Notify is claiming another first in the shape of IOSH-approved training courses delivered entirely through their digital SHEQ platform. A Public API for Seamless […]
Employers set to increase investment in employee benefits, though sources of support questioned
43% of employers intend to increase their investment to provide support for staff in the next 12 months, according to research carried out by GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector. GRiD believes this finding demonstrates that employers see the benefit in supporting staff, and are prepared to fund it. It is, however, concerned […]
3 in 4 experience ‘discriminatory or exclusionary’ behaviour at work
Research conducted on behalf of 12 professional membership and regulatory bodies, has revealed that while equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives are increasingly commonplace, there is growing scepticism among professionals that these are ‘box-ticking’ exercises. Beyond Buzzwords cautions that unless change is urgently prioritised, recent progress risks unravelling. The research incorporates insights from more than 7,000 […]
COMPLIANCE MONTH: A guide to sourcing compliance solutions for health & safety
Health & Safety (H&S) professionals across the UK, in both public and private sectors, face a complex web of regulations. Partnering with a reliable Compliance Solutions provider can streamline processes, ensure adherence, and ultimately, create a safer working environment. However, selecting the right partner amidst a sea of offerings can feel overwhelming. Here are some […]
If you specialise in Stress Management we want to hear from you!
Each month on Health & Safety Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the security market – and in April we’ll be focussing on Stress Management. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help health & safety buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a […]
Construction industry rallies behind HSE mental health campaign
The construction industry has stepped-up its efforts to combat work-related stress and promote good mental health by joining the Health & Safety Executive’s (HSE) Working Minds campaign. March sees the Contract Flooring Association (CFA) and the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE), Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA), the National Federation of Demolition Contractors […]
COMPLIANCE MONTH: How proactive approaches to health & safety are paying dividends
Health & Safety (H&S) managers, across both private and public sectors, shoulder a heavy responsibility to ensure the wellbeing of staff and visitors. Compliance with complex regulations forms a critical part of this responsibility. However, the traditional tick-box approach is giving way to a more proactive and risk-based strategy, driven by technological advancements and a […]
BSI publishes new standard designed to safeguard children in out-of-school settings
New guidelines designed to protect the safety of children in out-of-school settings have been published by BSI, applicable to all providers of activities for children and offering a clear framework to embed safeguarding measures into governance, policies and procedural operations. This includes activities that are provided free of charge or at cost, by paid staff or by […]
