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 […]
Research pinpoints employer hybrid headaches
Half of employers say that adopting a hybrid working model in their organisation has made it more difficult to manage staff absence. That’s according to a new survey by employment law and HR consultancy WorkNest, which says that since the pandemic forced a wide scale work-from-home experiment, 83% of organisations have adopted a hybrid work model […]
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The Occupational Safety & Health Forum will unlock the success of your 2025 projects via a full day of industry networking, learning, and connection-building. Secure your free place here. Event Details: 5th February | Hilton London Canary Wharf Your pass will be fully funded to attend as our guest, which includes: 📢 Don’t just take our word for it – See […]
BCIA throws weight behind BEMS Control Engineer Experienced Worker Assessments
The BEMS Control Engineer Experienced Worker Assessment programme is being pushed by the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) as a significant step forward for BMS professionals in proving safety competence. The requirement for certification was announced in changes to the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) with renewals and new applications now requiring competency to be […]
Research indicates UK workers eye reform of health & safety legislation
Nearly all workers polled believe that the main piece of UK Health & Safety legislation should be overhauled, half century on from its introduction. The figure calling for an overhaul rises to 97% amongst managerial staff, with the need for a ‘greater focus on mental health and wellbeing’ seen as the most important factor (82%) […]
ERGONOMIC EQUIPMENT MONTH: Understanding your needs to pick the best suppliers
Ergonomic equipment is essential for creating safe and comfortable work environments. For senior occupational health and safety (OH&S) professionals, selecting the right suppliers is crucial. Here are some key considerations when sourcing solutions… Understanding Your Needs Prioritising Quality and Safety Evaluating Suppliers Building a Long-Term Partnership Emerging Trends in Ergonomic Equipment A well-chosen supplier will provide products that […]
If you specialise in Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery we want to hear from you!
Each month on Health & Safety Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the sector – and in August we’ll be focussing on Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery. 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 […]
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 […]
ERGONOMIC EQUIPMENT MONTH: Building a healthier workforce while boosting productivity
Occupational health & safety professionals are placing increasing emphasis on ergonomics – the science of designing workplaces to fit the worker, not the other way around. Ergonomic equipment solutions and related services are becoming essential tools in preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), promoting employee comfort, and ultimately boosting productivity. We delve into the key drivers of this approach… The Benefits […]
Fire door safety issues highlighted in educational environments
ASSA ABLOY’s Door Group has highlighted a lack of fire safety in education environments, calling for urgent action to improve fire door standards, after new Home Office figures show an alarming lack of fire safety systems. Between the financial year 2022/23, 673 educational buildings in the United Kingdom were affected by blazes. Additionally, these statistics […]
