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At present only 2.8 per cent of shoppers buy their records on-line with 2.5 per cent buying books this way. But within five years increases to 13.9 per cent and …
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Psychometric tests have become one of HR’s favourite tools for recruitment and development. But what if the tables were turned and the profession had to sit the tests themselves? Jane …
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Despite strict control on labour contracting, Spain has suffered periods of the worst unemployment in Europe. August Toro of Spanish law firm Jausos, Nadal and Vidal de Llobatera, looks at …
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Advice on the use of acid suppressants and proton pump inhibitors will cut indigestion and save the NHS £50m a year, health minister John Denham has announced. The announcement …
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Employment law places fresh onus on the role of risk assessors in the workplace, but can references be relied on to find the right experience and skills for the job?
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A lack of awareness of diabetes symptoms can lead to misunderstandings, so when it comes to dealing with staff sufferers, experts recommend a softly, softly approach
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HSC proposes specific duties to manage and record the condition of asbestos in workplace buildings
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The publication of the results of our bullying survey in the January issue sparked this letter from a reader which vividly illustrates the problems experienced by many OH nurses. We …
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With employees spread across different bases in various corners of the world, the occupational health team at British Airways has a real challenge on its hands
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Most employers are unaware of new stricter standards on preventing vibration white finger and whole body vibration, being prepared by the EU. The warning came from the Engineering Employers Federation, …
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Profession embraces health promotion role in Government’s 10-year strategy to reduce work-related ill-health
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A round-up of news from the professional journals Twin cancer news Environmental factors hugely outweigh genetic predisposition in causing cancers, a tri-nation study of twins has shown. Researchers studied the …
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Genetic testing should not be condoned, a leading OH adviser has warned
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Despite 81 per cent of managers experiencing symptoms of stress, fewer than one in 10 organisations take action. But unless companies learn how to lead by example and keep pressure …
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The symptoms of diabetes can often be misinterpreted in the workplace. The Occupational Health resource guide offers a selection of useful contacts surrounding the topic American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org …