With the UK’s reputation for heavy drinking, it’s not really surprising that employers end up having to deal with some...
Wellbeing
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Almost half of seafarers work more than 85 hours a week and are risking their personal safety, according to research....
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Smoking will be officially banned in all workplaces and enclosed public places from 1 July 2007, the government announced today....
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The Olympic Delivery Authority said its number one priority in the run-up to the London 2012 Games is health and...
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Scottish Labour Party backs bid for Christmas and New Year closure of big retail outlets in Scotland
Retail union Usdaw has welcomed support from the Scottish Labour Party for a Bill sponsored by MSP Karen Whitefield that...
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Months of sleepless nights threaten health and safety of UK workplaces as England’s cricketers begin defence of Ashes in Australia
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherHealth and safety officers will be on red alert today as tired employees struggle on after the first night of...
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The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has joined forces with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)Â and Acas...
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Employees that drive for a living could be putting themselves and others at risk as companies fail to provide eyesight...
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University training coup
Universities are set to play a much bigger role in professional education and staff training, according to a... -
Pilot schemes aimed at finding an alternative to the current sicknote system have found themselves on the sick list.
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With its traditional members all about to lose their jobs to India, and the new wave of HR executives disillusioned...
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Mismanagement of the long-term sick is costing UK employers billions of pounds a year
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherEmployers are losing billions of pounds by mismanaging workers on long-term sick leave, according to an expert.CBI data shows that...
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Northern Ireland BMA chairman welcomes anti-smoking laws as a breath of fresh air
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe chairman of the British Medical Association (BMA) in Northern Ireland has welcomed the government’s announcement that legislation banning smoking in...
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Insurer doubts over cancer treatments could push up price of private health schemes
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryUncertainty over cancer treatments among private medical insurers could lead to significant financial consequences for employers providing private health schemes,...
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West Lancashire Council opts for complete ban on smoking in or near council buildings
by Mike Berryby Mike BerrySmokers working for West Lancashire Council could soon be banned from taking smoking breaks.
The council is considering a complete...