Immediate help
Staff injured at work should have immediate medical help rather than waiting months while conditions worsen, say experts. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy complained that people are spending too long on waiting lists to see a consultant after being injured at work.
Personnel Today, 15 September
Stress to heart attack
Long-term work stress is a major cause of heart attacks, according to a study by the Goteborg University. A poll of 29,000 people in 52 countries found that psychosocial factors increased the risk of a heart attack by two-and-a-half times.
Personnel Today, 13 September
Bullying at airports
The Amicus trade union has called for an inquiry into working practices in the aviation industry after a hotline revealed a culture of bullying at Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
Personnel Today, 7 September
How to cope
Birmingham airport is offering all operational staff training on how to cope in the event of someone having an epileptic fit.
Personnel Today, 24 August
Drink problems
Less than six months before new laws legalising 24-hour drinking come into effect, employers and staff fear increased drinking will cause problems at work and lead to a decrease in productivity.
Personnel Today, 24 August
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