Physical environment
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.
UK workers among the most engaged, survey finds
The UK has one of the most engaged workforces in the world, according to a global piece of research into...
Millennials: Is your employee experience relevant enough?
There are hordes of clichés around millennial workers, but which attributes should your organisation keep front of mind when hiring ...
Why the UK needs to switch on to the agility mindset
New research by the Agile Future Forum (AFF) published last week shows that more flexible models of work will be...
The Digital Tribe: why it’s everyone, not just millennials (webinar)
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...
Can you really blow the whistle about a cramped workstation?
Consultant editor Darren Newman explains why the changes introduced in 2013 to the definition of a “protected disclosure” for whistleblowing...
Play and professionalism at work: boosting engagement while maintaining standards
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: how workplace design has boosted productivity
National Grid has redesigned its workplace to help it engage and attract talented engineers. Simon Carter and Hilary Jeffery outline...
Acrylic nails cause allergies in beauticians
The fashion for acrylic nails may be behind a rise in allergies being treated by dermatologists, the British Association of...
Should staff be sent home if temperatures exceed 30 degrees C?
It is the question being discussed in any workplace without the luxury of air conditioning: is there a maximum temperature beyond...
Occupational health’s role in preventing hearing loss
Any OH practitioner who is likely to find themselves working in an environment where noise is a risk needs an...
Government supports musculoskeletal disorder prevention
The latest figures from the Health and Safety Executive have shown that of the 28.5 million days lost to work-related...
Body-mapping tools help spot workplace health risks
It is essential to identify the causes of work-related disorders for advisers to solve the problem. Body mapping is a...
Swine flu: guidance and advice for employers and HR
Another outbreak of Swine flu has hit the UK, and is expected to hit employees and employers severely. With significant rise in the...
Snow: A guide for employers on pay, leave, safety and employee rights during severe weather
Snow, ice and extreme temperatures continue to plunge the UK into chaos, meaning that HR and employers have more people-related...
Morgan Lovell appoints sustainability expert
Green office design and refurbishment company Morgan Lovell has appointed a sustainability manager to lead its low-carbon and energy efficiency initiatives...
