A recent occupational psychology conference covered topics including web-based interventions for mental health, taking time off from smartphones and workplace...
Wellbeing and health promotion
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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published updated guidance on low back pain and sciatica, including...
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The Government’s long-awaited review into the links between work and addiction was published in December.
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PHE blueprint for occupational health nurse education sets standards for future OH training
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonPublic Health England (PHE) has set out a new blueprint for occupational health nurse education, designed to respond to the...
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Sedentary working, chronic fatigue and long-term conditions top bill at workplace wellbeing event
by Kath Burkeby Kath BurkeThe third annual Work, Health and Wellbeing Conference took place in Salford in September, focusing on sedentary work, chronic fatigue...
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The company behind the licensing of the Virgin brand was recognised this week for its efforts to put employee wellbeing...
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Organisations including Royal Bank of Scotland and Dixons Carphone are using corporate sports events to improve health and wellbeing, as...
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Presenteeism remains a persistent problem in UK organisations, research from Canada Life Group Insurance has concluded, with 90% of UK...
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Research carried out during September and October highlighted the growing challenge facing employers in terms of managing and supporting the...
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Research of UK employers earlier this year indicated not only a link between workplace eyecare and health and wellbeing, but...
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As employee health and wellbeing programmes evolve, organisations are refining how they measure the impact of interventions. Companies should look...
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Measure impact of workplace health and wellbeing strategy through solid metrics
by Fiona Loweby Fiona LoweIf you have introduced a workplace health and wellbeing strategy, how do you make sure from the outset that it’s...
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Will new workplace health and wellbeing alliance bring together service providers and users?
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonThe new Better Health at Work Alliance is marketing itself as an industry-led, one-stop resource for workplace health and wellbeing....
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Sedentary working: ‘walk and talk’ meetings boost productivity, study says
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonTurning one meeting a week into a “walk-and-talk” could transform the health, wellbeing and productivity of staff, a US study...
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Mistrust about data use holds back use of wearable health monitors at work
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonThe use of wearables in the workplace – which are often health related – is being stalled by a lack...