Company drivers are continuing to put their employers at risk by ignoring basic health and safety guidelines and driving unsafe or illegal vehicles on company business, research reveals.
Wellbeing
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It is positive that chief executives are beginning to recognise that people are such a valuable asset, which is reflected...
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Legislation that will make it a specific criminal offence to assault or obstruct an emergency services worker continues to make its way through parliament.
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Success of car giveaway scheme prompts Royal Mail to expand prize winner potential in bid to further cut sickness absence levels.
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World Cup scare stories are well off target as survey finds on-field success can be a real winner for business
by dan thomasby dan thomasFootball focus will boost productivity rather than cause a dip in performance, according to survey.
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Association of British Insurers calls for tax breaks to encourage firms to manage staff health issues better
by dan thomasby dan thomasInsurers call on government to take lead in promoting rehabilitation of sick and injured employees.
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Do rewards for attendance work, or do they send the wrong message to employees? Cherry Park finds out.
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Employer not liable if employees ignore their health and safety training, appeal court rules
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A new survey shows that giving HR and senior managers greater responsibility for sickness absence management can reap huge benefits for an organisation.
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Safety inspections in the UK have plummeted to a new low, increasing the chances of workers being killed, made ill or injured by their jobs, according to new figures published by the TUC
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Royal Mail uses teams up with Landround to reward staff with travel vouchers for good attendance
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryAfter success in 2005, Royal Mail is again using vouchers to reward staff for regular attendance.
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Health and Safety Executive’s survey finds one in five staff concerned about work-related stress
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryOne-fifth of British workers are concerned about work-related stress, according to a report published today by the Health and Safety Executive.
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Mental Health Foundation calls on government to increase protection for vulnerable people seeking work
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryCharity claims only government intervention can help vulnerable get a fair deal when looking for work.
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The number of days lost through absence across the UK has fallen to its lowest level in almost 20 years, figures published yesterday have revealed.
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Brent Council was suffering from 'sick borough' syndrome and had one of the worst sickness absence records in the public sector... until it devised a new absence management policy, that is. Alex Blyth reports.