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 […]
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 […]