Half the UK’s construction companies have faced the threat of court action in the past 12 months, according to research....
Wellbeing
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When the Health Act 2006 comes into force next summer, it will outlaw smoking in virtually all indoor public places...
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Employers in England will be forced to make workplaces smoke-free by 1 July 2007. Rachael Heenan and Jennifer Wotherspoon outline...
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Death rates fall
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Mental health issues are often hidden by sufferers and avoided by colleagues, so how can HR tackle what is now the UK's biggest cause of sickness absence? Alex Blyth reports.
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In 2006, Personnel Today produced a host of useful feature articles – all available online at PersonnelToday.com. Here is a selection of links listed by subject.
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Q We are thinking of making our office and surrounding areas a smoke-free zone. Is there any current legislation that...
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Less than 1% of UK employees are taking advantage of ‘cycle-to-work’ schemes, despite encouragement from their employees, according to research....
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Carers UK calls on employers to take proactive role in supporting carers in the workplace
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryCarers UK is calling on organisations to help carers access the benefits and support available to them, and reap the...
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Walsall Council agrees £584,000 payout for whistleblower after colleagues’ hostility caused him stress
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryWalsall Council has agreed a settlement totalling £584,000 with a former council whistleblower. Peter Francis, a former head of programme...
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Health and Safety Commission seeks views about merger with the Health and Safety Executive
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe Health and Safety Commission has published a consultation document seeking views about a proposed merger with the Health and...
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Giving care home staff flu jabs can cut the number of illnesses and deaths among residents, a study has shown....
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With Christmas around the corner, staff may be drinking more than usual. But alcohol abuse is a year-round problem. Here's how to do all you can to stem its effects.
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Obesity is a growing problem. Over the past 10 years, the number of people classified as obese has risen by...
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Free HR Buyers’ Guide
Free with this issue of Personnel Today is the HR Buyers’ Guide 2007, produced in association with the...