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Firms Fined After Fatal Gas Exposure and Serious Fall

Two firms have been fined after separate incidents left one worker dead and another seriously injured.

Disability Confident Scheme Set for Major Reform After Employer Scrutiny

Planned changes to the Disability Confident Scheme aim to strengthen employer accountability and improve job outcomes for disabled people.

Workplace Romance ‘Remains Common as Employers Struggle With Boundaries’

Office relationships remain widespread but many workers are unclear about employer rules and expectations.

World’s Happiest Workplaces Named as Wellbeing and Trust Drive Success

A new global list of happy workplaces points to trust, wellbeing and employee voice as key drivers of performance and retention.

Workplace Stress Linked to Rising Mistakes Among UK Workers

Stress at work is contributing to errors, absence and missed deadlines across UK workplaces, a survey reveals.

Facial Hair Gains Acceptance at Work as Grooming Expectations Rise

Facial hair is now widely accepted in UK workplaces, but rising expectations around grooming are creating new pressures around wellbeing.

Wales Records Highest Sick Leave as London Takes Fewest Days Off

Ten-year UK absence figures show Wales averages the most sick days per worker while London has the fewest, with 2022 the peak year nationwide.

Employers Warned Over Gaps in Workplace First Aid And Mental Health Training

Gaps in training and equipment are raising concerns about how quickly staff can respond to emergencies on site.

Work-Related Stress Reaches Record Levels Across UK Workplaces

Union and regulator data shows stress has become the most common workplace hazard in Britain, with millions of working days lost.

Cold Weather Risks at Work as Snow and Ice Sweep UK

Cold weather and snow warnings are raising questions about employer duties on workplace temperature and safety during freezing conditions.