Category: Health & Safety
½ Bris worry they could lose their job if they make claims against employers
New data suggests fear of stigma and potential job loss has contributed to a downturn in...
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Bertrand Stern-Gillet: National Walking Month may be over but the benefits remain strong as ever!
Walking provides a range of health benefits for both the body and mind. These benefits vary from lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease to improving self-esteem.
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Computer vision syndrome: symptoms, causes and tips to avoid it
Computer vision syndrome, also known as digital eye strain or digital visual syndrome, is a term given to a set of symptoms that can arise from using digital devices for a long time.
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50 MPs and advocates unite to eliminate period poverty in the UK
A coalition of politicians, campaigners, and NGOs have called on the UK Government to tackle period poverty in an open letter signed by more than 50 signatories including cross-party MPs.
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44% of British businesses experienced LinkedIn scam this year
Big companies tend to be the most affected, with fake job offers being the most popular scam they encounter. LinkedIn scams often result in stolen or damaged data as the leading outcome.
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Seema Flower: The challenges visually impaired and blind people experience in the workplace
Seema Flower explores some of the key challenges that visually impaired individuals face in the workplace and discusses strategies that can be implemented to address these challenges.
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British Safety Council celebrates world’s top achievers in health, safety and wellbeing
Last week, British Safety Council held a Gala Dinner to celebrate the International Safety Awards (ISAs) 2023. This is the 65th year the awards have taken place.
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Niki Fuchs: Remote work is a health crisis employers can no longer ignore
It has become crucial for employers and employees to tackle neglected health and safety concerns associated with remote work to create a secure and comfortable environment.
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Lyndsay Edgington: Correct office etiquette towards colleagues who stammer
In a recent British Stammering Association survey, 89% of respondents have felt frustrated by the way people have reacted to their stammer. It is important to understand the correct etiquette when conversing with someone who stammers.
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Skin cancer prevention campaign launched
Built environment cancer charity, We Build The Future, has launched a Sun-safe campaign to help reduce the incidence of skin cancer amongst people working in the built environment industries.
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- Chris Sullens: Creating an inclusive workspace – the power of assistive tech for neurodiverse employees
- Toby Hough: Key strategies for supporting workplace mental health problems
- Paul Sesay: How employers can take Pride month in their stride and maximise its impact at work
- Bertrand Stern-Gillet: National Walking Month may be over but the benefits remain strong as ever!
- Pat Ashworth: Five tips on supporting neurodiverse people in the workplace
