health at work Archives

Employee wellbeing high on HR agenda

Feb 11, 2019 | 0 |

A desire to provide support to all staff, encourage employee engagement and reduce absence has put...

Dr Petra Simic: Five things GPs wish employers knew about workplace health

Dec 3, 2018 | 0 |

What are the best pieces of advice GPs can give to employers about looking after their staff?

CIPD and Mind launch guidance for managers to support mental health at work

Oct 4, 2018 | 0 |

The CIPD and Mind have jointly published a revised mental health guide for managers to improve support for those experiencing stress and mental health issues at work.

Mental health a boardroom priority for two-thirds of UK businesses

Mar 29, 2018 | 1 |

Nearly a third of UK businesses say that mental health is now a bigger issue among employees than physical illness

Wellbeing of staff returning from overseas assignments is being overlooked, says research

Oct 6, 2017 | 0 |

The Health Insurance Group are urging employers to think just as much about caring for employees and their families whilst they are preparing for, and returning from, an overseas assignment, as they do when an employee first relocates for an assignment.

Rising numbers of employees face demotion or dismissal for disclosing mental health issues

Oct 4, 2017 | 0 |

Business in the Community’s study shows shifting attitudes towards mental wellbeing at work with more employers acknowledging their responsibility to staff mental wellbeing

Working from home can be a pain in the neck

May 19, 2017 | 0 |

The findings, released on National Work From Home Day, reveal that over half of home-workers (51 per cent) have sustained injuries, aches and pains as a result of their working environment, which is 10 per cent¹ more likely than those working in a ‘traditional’ workplace.

Health at Work special edition to run this week

Apr 10, 2017 | 0 |

HRreview has launched its health at work special edition that puts the spotlight on these key
issues in the UK in 2017.

UK sickness rates at record low

Mar 13, 2017 | 0 |

Over the past few years, we’ve seen a steady rise in the breadth and depth of health and wellbeing programmes in the workplace. Our attention is now not so ergonomic-centric, and instead many HR professionals are looking into how mental health affects our employees at work. But just how many days do we lose to employee absences per year?

Richard Seville: Supporting mental wellbeing in the workplace

May 31, 2016 | 0 |

In light of Mental Health Awareness Week, Richard Seville, Senior HR Manager at P&G, explains how P&G is committing to supporting mental wellbeing in the workplace.

FedEx employee falls asleep at work and wakes up on flight to Texas

Apr 20, 2016 | 0 |

A worker at the Memphis airport ended up with a layover in Texas after laying himself down for a poorly-planned nap at work.

Health at Work conference presents wellbeing tips

Apr 19, 2016 | 0 |

After the success of our Health at Work focus week, we are now offering readers a special price on the Health @ Work Summit taking place on 12 May.

Ruane Bioenergetics innovative course helps employees cope with stress

Apr 6, 2016 | 0 |

Paula Ruane started Ruane Bioenergetics back in 2012, after spending many years working on...

Take good care of yourself you belong to me! HRreview launches health at work week

Apr 4, 2016 | 0 |

Welcome to our latest special edition focusing on health at work. Businesses large and small are spending more time and budget on supporting their employees by actively monitoring and improving their health and wellbeing. They understand that this leads to a more engaged and more productive workforce.