The UK may be coming out of recession, but it has left in its wake a workforce that is increasingly...
Occupational Health
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An educational think-tank has launched an attack on Britain’s health and safety culture, arguing the current regime encourages over-compliance, red...
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Companies that take active steps to manage and promote health and wellbeing at work can improve their financial performance by...
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Council workers in England and Wales took more than two days off work on average because of stress last year,...
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Noel O'Reilly reports on the NHS Plus conference, where a new quality strategy was announced.
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The recession has made more than one-quarter of employees so anxious that they dread going back to work on Mondays,...
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People who regularly work 10- to 12-hour days increase their risk of a heart attack by two-thirds, research has found....
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Life-long learning and continuing professional development (CPD) are the processes by which professionals, such as nurses, develop and improve their...
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Two new reviews examine the most common type of occupational ill health in the UK - workplace allergies. John Manos reports.
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Tact and information are key to helping women through 'the change'.
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Lead poisoning a live issueA Scottish firm has been fined £10,000 after pleading guilty to offences under the Health and...
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Line managers are vital to managing the health and wellbeing of the workforce - but they can't do it alone. Elizabeth Griffiths says OH professionals have a crucial supporting role to play.
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An audit of NHS-based OH services for Fife and Tayside shows how occupational therapists can support a return to work. Malcolm Joss reports.
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Vehicle safety is not just about driving well and avoiding accidents: a good driving position can make a huge difference to health, says Julie Farmer.
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An overseas posting brings with it exciting opportunities to experience diverse cultures; taste new food; learn a foreign language; participate...