The Atomic Weapons Establishment has become the latest big employer to join the Constructing Better Health occupational health scheme for...
Occupational Health
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Nearly half of employers consider long-term sick leave to be a problem for their business, with more than a quarter...
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Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have welcomed a new approach to the development of wellbeing at work initiatives, reports Duncan Stephenson.In...
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The Government’s radical new public health strategy offers an opportunity to extend occupational health into primary care and improve links...
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When it was launched one year ago the “fit note” was meant to cure one of the biggest headaches for HR...
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The issues raised by the new public health White Paper echo many of the concerns first raised 50 years ago,...
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A conference organised by the Faculty of Occupational Medicine in London in December 2010 explored the theme: “Promoting quality in occupational...
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An ageing population can bring business benefits but also has new challenges for healthcare.As the Government plans to scrap the...
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A new White Paper foresees a devolution of responsibilities in public health, with only a minor nod towards OH, John...
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Occupational health professionals face a challenging time in 2011. Nic Paton canvasses views on the future of the Black reforms and...
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Methods of tackling stress at work that focus on teams as well as individuals can help to reduce conflict and...
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OH professionals can support people adversely affected by dealing with traumatised colleagues. Sarah Silcox reviews a new book on the topic.Occupational...
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First published in 1955, towards the end of Donald Hunter’s career as director of the Department of Industrial Medicine at the...
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The Government has announced that it is to launch a major review into the sickness absence system in the UK....
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TUI Travel, the world’s leading leisure travel company, has appointed health risk management consultancy, Healthcare RM, to integrate all existing...