Workplace complacency leading to a ‘safety plateau’
New statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) highlight a disheartening stagnation in the ongoing efforts to reduce work-related fatalities in Great Britain, according to a leading Health & Safety expert. According to the regulator’s latest report, a total of 135 workers tragically lost their lives as a result of work-related accidents between April 2022 and March 2023. Nick […]
70% of people feel they work in dangerous jobs
A survey of 1,400 people conducted by JMW Solicitors has revealed that 70% of employees feel concerned for their safety at work, with almost 100% of that sample also believing that their employers should implement more safety measures. More than a third of respondents to the survey worked in sectors such as agriculture and forestry, mining and quarrying, and manufacturing. Some […]
Mental health ‘biggest concern for employers’ in light of remote working
A survey of companies of all sizes across the UK has revealed that the biggest concern for nearly half of all employers (49%) is the mental health of their employees now that remote working has become accepted practice. In study carried out by Towergate Health & Protection mental health topped the list of concerns for […]
UK’s most accident prone industries revealed
A study has revealed the most deadly industries in the UK, assessing the total number of fatalities recorded amongst workers and members of the public between 2014 and 2022. Top of the list for combined fatalities is the public administration and defence industry, although the construction industry has the highest number of worker-related deaths recorded within […]
‘Wellness whitewashing’ among the HR trends we need to brace for in 2023
From so-called wellness whitewashing, talent shortages and global hiring, to ESG and more pressure for leaders – here are some trends HR practitioners are predicting will impact employers next year… Rachel Fellowes, Chief Wellbeing Officer at Aon: “We want to see a transition – from ill-being to wellbeing. “People are increasingly reflecting on how they […]
Health risks to port workers highlighted by HSE
Port and distribution workers who play a crucial role in making sure items are delivered to buyers in the UK could be putting their health at risk. Approximately 63.2 million tonnes of goods were handled by UK ports in 2015 in freight containers. These containers are opened on arrival by workers at Great Britain’s ports […]
60% of hybrid workers say direct Manager is one of the top two influences on connection to corporate culture
HR leaders must equip managers to drive culture connectedness among employees as 60% of hybrid knowledge workers report their direct manager is one of the top two influences on their connection to organizational culture. That’s according to a Gartner survey of more than 3,900 hybrid/remote knowledge workers, which found only 1 in 4 employees reported they […]
Global workplace Safety market to hit $26.7bn by 2027
The global Workplace Safety Market is projected to grow from an estimated $14.2 billion in 2022 to $26.7 billion by 2027, equivalent to a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.5% over the forecast period, with growing work injuries and strict industrial health and safety regulations just some of the factors driving growth. That’s according […]
50% of UK employees have no access to mental health & wellbeing resources
As people across the UK face a difficult winter with the economy contracting and energy bills rising, employees are turning to their employers for stability, with new research showing that almost nine in ten (85%) workers say employers should play a role in their mental health and wellbeing. The data comes from research conducted by YouGov […]
Global Industrial Safety Market expected to hit $9.5bn by 2028
The Global Industrial Safety Market size is expected to reach $9.5 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 6.9% CAGR during the forecast period. A new report from ResearchAndMarkets categorises Industry Safety as the management of all activities and events inside an industry to protect its personnel and assets by avoiding risks, hazards, accidents, and […]
