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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.


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    Cycling to work: 10 reasons why employers should have a cycle to work scheme

    by Personnel Today 28 May 2010
    by Personnel Today 28 May 2010

    This article is part of a Personnel Today Buyers’ Guide, a free, independent resource for employers thinking of implementing a...

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    • Bullying and harassment

    Foxconn managers raise pay and ask staff to pledge not to commit suicide

    by Personnel Today 28 May 2010
    by Personnel Today 28 May 2010

    Managers at the Foxconn factory in China are struggling to maintain calm after another employee attempted suicide.The electronics worker tried...

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    Office transformation specialist produces free checklist for office interior refurbishment

    by Personnel Today 24 May 2010
    by Personnel Today 24 May 2010

    Office design and refurbishment company Morgan Lovell has produced a free online checklist, designed to help make office refurbishment projects...

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    Help for companies who are concerned for their staff’s mental wellbeing.

    by Personnel Today 23 Nov 2009
    by Personnel Today 23 Nov 2009

    As a result of research undertaken by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) on mental wellbeing in the...

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    • Sickness absence

    Offshore workers cholesterol results provide food for thought

    by Personnel Today 4 Nov 2009
    by Personnel Today 4 Nov 2009

    In today’s ever health-conscious environment, cholesterol is seen as a key element when taking an overview of an individual’s health....

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    • Occupational Health

    New technology fights office germs

    by Personnel Today 22 Oct 2009
    by Personnel Today 22 Oct 2009

    At a time when businesses are bracing themselves for the second wave of Swine Flu, Inov8 Science has published results of...

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    Migrants ‘twice as likely to be killed at work’

    by Kat Baker 1 Apr 2009
    by Kat Baker 1 Apr 2009

    Migrant workers employed in the construction industry are twice as likely to die at work compared to their British counterparts,...

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    • HR practice

    Relocation: moving with the times

    by Phil Boucher 4 Mar 2009
    by Phil Boucher 4 Mar 2009

    As the recession deepens, many organisations are relocating their premises to cut overheads. But moving offices can be a positive experience if well handled. Phil Boucher reports.

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    Case round-up: Eastern & Coastal Kent PCT v Grey

    by Personnel Today 1 Mar 2009
    by Personnel Today 1 Mar 2009

    Employers are under a duty to make reasonable adjustments where any employment practices or physical features of premises place a...

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    Councils deny health and safety risk as report condemns old buildings

    by Guy Logan 24 Oct 2008
    by Guy Logan 24 Oct 2008

    Local authorities have admitted they have some way to go to ensure their buildings are suitable for staff after a survey...

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    Wychavon District Council voted best council to work for in UK

    by Mike Berry 25 Sep 2008
    by Mike Berry 25 Sep 2008

    Wychavon District Council has been crowned the best council to work for in an annual competition.The council – based in...

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    Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For registration now open

    by Personnel Today 11 Jul 2008
    by Personnel Today 11 Jul 2008

    Every year Best Companies and The Sunday Times recognise and celebrate the best workplaces in the UK. More recently, Best Companies...

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    Knife crime threat prompts employers to order stab vests following corporate manslaughter fears

    by Mike Berry 7 Jul 2008
    by Mike Berry 7 Jul 2008

    The threat of knife crime is persuading increasing numbers of employers to provide staff with stab vests to protect them...

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    Wellbeing focus: DVT at your desk?

    by Personnel Today 24 Jun 2008
    by Personnel Today 24 Jun 2008

    If you thought it was just airline passengers who were at risk of blood clots, think again. Longer hours and...

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    Comfort zone is the key to worker happiness – after pay and job security

    by Guy Logan 11 Jun 2008
    by Guy Logan 11 Jun 2008

    Apart from their salaries and job security, employees are most worried about comfort in the workplace, a survey has found.What...

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