A healthy physical environment in a workplace can be a key factor in maintaining employees’ health. A poorly designed workspace can result in lost productivity and disengaged staff, which could potentially lead to a high staff turnover.
New research by the Agile Future Forum (AFF) published last week shows that more flexible models of work will be...
With rail fares set to increase and the continued threat of strikes, how should employers support staff to try out...
ON DEMAND | How we adapt to change is critical to our success. From the dawn of civilisation, humans have had to evolve in order to survive and thrive...
Consultant editor Darren Newman explains why the changes introduced in 2013 to the definition of a “protected disclosure” for whistleblowing...
ON DEMAND | If having more fun at work can help boost productivity, how can HR encourage the right amount of enjoyment in the organisation while maintaining professionalism?
National Grid has redesigned its workplace to help it engage and attract talented engineers. Simon Carter and Hilary Jeffery outline...
Investment in office space is increasing, yet so is flexible working, meaning offices are rarely at full capacity. A new...
A simple plan of action could be an easy way for employers to ensure that workers take regular screen breaks,...
The fashion for acrylic nails may be behind a rise in allergies being treated by dermatologists, the British Association of...
It is the question being discussed in any workplace without the luxury of air conditioning: is there a maximum temperature beyond...
Any OH practitioner who is likely to find themselves working in an environment where noise is a risk needs an...
“Legacy” is one of the buzz words of the 2012 Olympic Games. But does it have to be confined to sports? With...
The latest figures from the Health and Safety Executive have shown that of the 28.5 million days lost to work-related...
It is essential to identify the causes of work-related disorders for advisers to solve the problem. Body mapping is a...
Another outbreak of Swine flu has hit the UK, and is expected to hit employees and employers severely. With significant rise in the...
