Stress
Cost of living: One in six working multiple jobs
‘Millions’ of UK workers have taken on multiple jobs or longer hours as living costs soar.
NHS staffing professionals feel overwhelmed and overlooked
Almost half of those working in NHS staffing roles are dissatisfied due to the crippling job pressures they face.
Low-paid workers forced to visit foodbanks, reports Living Wage Foundation
More than three-quarters of low-paid workers feel that this is the worst financial period they have ever faced.
Alcohol & drug misuse
Drug and alcohol testing no big deal, even at home, say employees
The vast majority of employees are relaxed about alcohol and drug testing and by their employer, a survey has suggested.
Sue Gray findings: Party culture during lockdowns approved by bosses
Failures of leadership and judgment in 10 Downing Street allowed staff gatherings to go ahead, the investigation into lockdown parties has found. Senior civil servant Sue Gray’s much anticipated report…
Occupational health must help ‘de-risk’ requests for addiction support
Occupational health practitioners must consider how they can better support employees recovering from drug addiction and remove some of the risks that prevent many reaching out for help.
Sickness absence
Women’s health, the workplace and ‘big data’ – what’s the connection?
The use of women’s health apps raises privacy issues that need addressing by employers.
Long Covid develops in one in eight of those infected
Dutch research finds 12.7% of people with coronavirus go on to have long Covid symptoms as ONS analysis says 2.8% of people are suffering.
Top 10 HR questions July 2022: heatwaves and fit notes
When is it too hot to work? The heatwave has led employers to check their health and safety responsibilities around high temperatures.
Fit notes
Top 10 HR questions July 2022: heatwaves and fit notes
When is it too hot to work? The heatwave has led employers to check their health and safety responsibilities around high temperatures.
Covid variants and end of furlough led to rise in fit notes
The number of fit notes issued by GPs hit a record high of 10.3 million in 2021, a 17% increase from the 8.8 million issued in 2020.
More health professionals to be able to certify fit notes
More health professionals have been given the power to certify and issue fit notes to employees who are absent because of sickness.
Mental health
Cost of living: One in six working multiple jobs
‘Millions’ of UK workers have taken on multiple jobs or longer hours as living costs soar.
NHS staffing professionals feel overwhelmed and overlooked
Almost half of those working in NHS staffing roles are dissatisfied due to the crippling job pressures they face.
Harness your personality type and save the office!
The office is damaging for mental health… or is it? Applying Myers-Briggs personality types to design will improve things.