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 […]
Procurement professionals concerned about transformative goals
Just 14% of procurement leaders express confidence in their talent’s ability to meet the future needs of the function, as business acumen and technology/data competencies have rapidly grown in importance over more traditional procurement skills. “Procurement leaders are generally confident in the current state of their talent and the ability to meet their near-term objectives,” […]
SOFTWARE MONTH: How specialist software for Health & Safety professionals has evolved
Tasks associated with health and safety management in the UK have been profoundly influenced by technological advancements, particularly in the realm of specialist software. This evolution has transformed the way Health & Safety (H&S) professionals approach workplace safety, compliance, and risk management. Let’s explore the significant developments and how they have redefined roles and responsibilities, […]
Work-related ill health hits 2m in 2022/23
Nearly two million workers in Great Britain reported suffering from work-related ill health in 2022/23, according to the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) annual statistics on work-related ill health and workplace injuries. The statistics reveal that 1.8 million workers reported they were suffering from work-related ill health in 2022/23, with approximately half of the cases […]
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 […]
All your Health & Safety needs in one place this February
Will you be joining us at the Occupational Safety & Health Forum? If so, you’ll be in good company, with 60+ fellow safety professionals from many organisations descending on London in February. 7th February 2024 Hilton London, Canary Wharf Book online here >>> You will have the opportunity to meet with suppliers who offer the following […]
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 […]
WORKPLACE WELLBEING MONTH: Taking a glimpse into the future happiness at work
Several disruptive trends are set to reshape workplace wellbeing strategies over the next five years. As businesses increasingly recognise the link between employee mental health and productivity, these trends are poised to influence how companies approach the happiness of their workforce, as predicted by delegates attending the Occupational Safety & Health Forum… 1. Mental Health […]
Do you specialise in Health & Safety Software? 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 December we’ll be focussing on Health & Safety Software. 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 […]
WELLBEING MONTH: Creating emotionally safe workplaces
Workplace wellbeing has risen to the forefront of organisational priorities, heralding a transformative approach to occupational health and safety (OHS). The recent trends in this domain are shaped by a holistic understanding of wellness, acknowledging that employee health extends beyond physical safety to encompass mental and emotional wellbeing. Mental Health Awareness There has been a […]
