Investing in mental health awareness training pays
Organisations have the opportunity to make positive cultural change and strengthen their future, whilst supporting employees with their mental health, says iHASCO… In the latest published results of the study, ‘Coronavirus: Mental Health in the Pandemic’, it has been found 64% of people feel that they are not coping with pandemic-related stress well. The temporary […]
Returning to the Office: Blended Teams, Flexible Working and Safeguarding Your Staff
If you weren’t able to join us for the PA Life LIVE digital conference last week, we’re posting sessions here to allow you watch them at your own leisure. Returning to a New Normal in the Office: Blended Teams, Flexible Working and Safeguarding Your Staff, was a panel session sponsored by Briefingline, with expert opinion from:- […]
Can you safely perform CPR during COVID-19?
The answer is yes. It takes only one person administering CPR at the right time to help save a life during cardiac arrest. When CPR is performed immediately and effectively, it can significantly increase a victim’s chance of survival — even during a pandemic. Time is of the essence, so bystander intervention is critical to help […]
Only 20% of workers happy with employer COVID-19 planning
Research carried out by The Workforce Institute at UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) has found only a fraction of employees (20%) felt their organisation met their needs during the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic. But there is a silver lining: a third of employees globally (33%) say they trust their employer more now than before the pandemic began […]
British Safety Council advises against non-essential office visits
People are being encouraged to go back to their workplaces as part of a government campaign. Its message will be that employers should reassure staff it is safe to return by highlighting measures taken to reduce the spread of Covid-19. This new initiative comes as most schools in England and Wales reopen, relieving thousands of […]
TOP TIPS: Creating a COVID-safe and secure workplace for your employees
By Oliver Morrison, CEO, Filter Digital Now more than ever, employers are having to reassess their health and safety guidance for staff to ensure a safe and secure workplace for their employees. But how do you check your employees are well and reporting no symptoms of infectious diseases before they arrive for work? Employers have a […]
Data shows workers reluctant to return to offices
The number of workers heading back to the office has increased in fewer than half of the UK’s biggest city and town centres. That’s according to the latest data from the Centre for Cities High Street Recovery Tracker, which reveals that in central London and Manchester, early August weekday footfall rose by just one percentage point […]
Safe For Work app enables workforces to report covid-19 symptoms
A new symptom tracking app that gives employers a written record of the daily health status of each employee is now available for download. The Safe For Work app, developed by London-based Filter, has been designed to give colleagues working together the reassurance that everyone who is at work, is, in fact, safe to work. It’s […]
How safety is driving green shoots in the UK construction industry
It goes without saying that all industries are facing difficult times trying to negotiate the impact of a global pandemic. Add into the equation the uncertainty over Brexit, and years of being in the doldrums, and the UK construction sector hasn’t had it easy. But could a brighter future be on the horizon, driven by new safety […]
