TUC warns government on ‘booming’ number of BME workers in insecure jobs
Analysis published by the TUC has revealed the number of Black and Ethnic Minority (BME) workers in insecure work more than doubled from 2011 to 2022 (from 360,200 to 836,300). The chance of a BME worker being in an insecure job has also increased, with 1 in 6 in this position now compared to 1 […]
WHO warns of risk to human safety from AI apps like ChatGPT
The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for caution to be exercised in using artificial intelligence (AI) generated large language model tools (LLMs) to protect and promote human well-being, human safety, and autonomy, and preserve public health. LLMs include some of the most rapidly expanding platforms such as ChatGPT, Bard, Bert and many others that […]
Competency and building safety under scrutiny in FIS guide
A new guide has been launched by the Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) to assist organisations in the improvement of quality and safety and ensure they meet new regulatory requirements. This new Sector guide – Competency Management Plans will provide examples and signposts to available information and assist organisations in improving quality and safety whilst at the same […]
How to support new employees’ holistic health this National Careers Week
By Cheryl McKown, Apprenticeship and Graduate Senior Manager for Bupa Global & UK A tumultuous 24 months has led many people to think carefully about their careers and many are now looking for a change in career or a new role that will be fulfilling and rewarding. New starters benefit businesses, as they bring fresh perspectives […]
Employers have big role to play when it comes to tackling NHS backlog
The impact of the continuing Covid pandemic means that health and wellbeing support in 2022 will be hugely influenced by factors outside of the work environment. Brett Hill, distribution director at Towergate Health & Protection makes his predictions for the coming year and explains how employers will play a crucial role… The impact of missed cancer […]
Solve ‘presenteeism’ to avoid rising absenteeism in 2022
New research from Canada Life has revealed that a third (35%) of UK adults have continued to work while feeling unwell in the past 18 months, rising to almost half (46%) among those aged 18-34 years. They also found that almost one-third (32%) of those working from home felt more pressure regarding presenteeism – where […]
The difference between life and death
Every year in the UK, over 30,000 people suffer from a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) out-of-hospital. Where the Emergency Services attempt to resuscitate, less than 10% will survive.[1] Many Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) victims can be saved if they receive immediate treatment before the Emergency Services arrive, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation which shocks […]
What does Health and Safety look like in a digital world?
By Bcarm “Tech is the new muscle” is a common turn of phrase often used to discuss what lessons we can take from covid and certainly digitisation is a way to upgrade your health and safety organisation. As a Health and Safety professional, any risk management system, unless in the simplest, lowest risk organisation is […]
The long and short of it: The effects of long Covid in the workplace
If health and safety professionals were in any doubt about it, it’s clear that the long-term effects of COVID-19 will be felt and discussed for many years to come, with many employees still feeling the daily effects, due to what is known as “Long Covid.” A recent Office of National Statistics study indicates that over […]
Majority of UK & Irish workers want to stay away from the office
67% of UK and Irish office workers are reluctant to return to the office post-Covid. That’s according to a new European study by global workplace creation experts Unispace. The study – which combined the results of an in-depth survey of 3,000 office workers, 2,750 employers in leadership roles at organisations with 50+ employees, and interviews with […]
