Cost the biggest barrier to providing health & wellbeing support for 58% of employers
A survey of over 500 HR decision makers in companies of all sizes across the UK shows that a shakeup of how health and wellbeing provision is viewed and implemented is needed to enable employers to offer better support. The survey looked at the requirements and barriers for offering health and wellbeing support to employees. Employers identified cost as […]
These are the 7 most dangerous industries in the UK…
JMW Solicitors has explored and ranked the UK’s most injury-causing industries, using the latest data from the government agency Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to share insight into the factors influencing a high rate of injuries. Richard Powell, Head of Personal Injury at JMW Solicitors, explains the greatest risks of injury within each industry and […]
123 workers killed in work-related accidents in 2021/22
A hundred and twenty-three workers were killed in work-related accidents in Great Britain in the last year, according to figures published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The annual data release covers the period from April 2021 to March 2022, during which time most pandemic restrictions were lifted and the economy began returning to […]
Only a third of employers offer financial support to all staff in the event of ill health, injury or death
As the cost of living continues to bite, new research from GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector shows that only a third of employers say they offer their entire workforce financial support if they are long term absent2 (i.e. for six months or more), diagnosed with a serious illness, or die while being in employment. […]
Who cares for the carers?
June 6th marks the start of Carers Week the theme of which is ‘make caring visible, valued and supported’. With a growing number of employees now facing dual caring responsibilities, this is an important issue for staff and business alike. With this in mind Cream HR director Anthony Sutton is asking the question what can businesses do […]
86% of employers think employees require more support for health and wellbeing since the pandemic
Of the four pillars of health and wellbeing – mental, physical, social, and financial health – mental health has been placed as the top issue for concern from employers and also the area where employees would most like more support, with 40% of employers saying they are more concerned about the mental health of staff since the pandemic. That’s according to the […]
73% of employees will choose next employer based on health and wellbeing support
A survey of UK employers and employees has shown that while just over half (56%) of employers admit they regularly check in with all employees to enquire about their health and wellbeing and 55% provide laptops, 73% of employees are ready to choose their next employer based on physical, health and wellbeing support and flexible […]
Whistleblowing increasing in workplaces as staff empowered to report wrongdoing
Culture changes and new hybrid working patterns created by the global pandemic are raising unforeseen HR and health and safety issues among employees, according to a new report. The pandemic and frequent changes in rules and guidance have created uncertainty and increases in misconduct in many workplaces, resulting in higher reporting rates of whistleblowing. Safecall’s […]
Scotland air pollution ‘concerning’
The British Safety Council says it is concerned by data analysed by Friends of the Earth Scotland, which showed that air quality breached legal limits during 2021 in Glasgow despite traffic levels continuing to be lower due to Covid restrictions. Peter McGettrick, Chairman of British Safety Council, said: “It’s concerning to see how air pollution […]
1.7 million workers suffering from a work-related illness, says HSE
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published statistics that cover work-related ill health, non-fatal workplace injuries and enforcement action taken by HSE, in the 2020/21 period. In total, 1.7 million workers are suffering from a work-related illness, around half of which were stress, depression or anxiety. In addition, two new estimates have been developed […]
