Wellbeing

Occupational health professionals think HR spends too little time on the causes of sickness absence. It's time to work closer together, argues Sally O'Reilly

David Wright, solicitor, health and safety group, Kennedys

When it comes to employees' welfare at work, organisations have a seemingly endless list of boxes to tick to ensure they comply with legislation, from health and safety measures, to keeping an eye on stress levels

JD Wetherspoon has said it will delay making its pubs smoke-free until the smoking ban comes into force next year.The...

The Crown Prosecution Service has signed a three year deal with medical provider Atos Origin to provide occupational health services to its 8,500 staff.

HR consultancy Mercer has launched a dedicated website to provide companies with advice to address the people challenges of a potential global avian flu pandemic.

The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has raised concerns about the size of fines employers will face if their customers flout England's forthcoming smoking ban.

Employee wellbeing programmes often go no further than healthy canteen options or gym membership. But Sky's 'Feel Karma' scheme has got everyone moving, reports Andy Moore

The Scottish arm of Macmillan Cancer Relief will launch an information campaign for employers across the UK in April 2007, which will specifically target HR departments.

Violent attacks against nurses are increasing, and their psychological wellbeing is worsening, according to research released today by the Royal College of Nursing

People who abuse or threaten nurses and doctors in England will face fines of up to £1,000, under new proposals

More than half of all employees (53%) who drive as part of their work say they have never received any training about the risks they face while on the road.

The head of HR at Tower Hamlets puts up stiff defence of revised sickness absence policy.

Nightclub operator Luminar Leisure is to offer its 8,000-strong workforce the chance to quit smoking by working with a company...

Telecoms giant BT is to ban smoking in all its buildings and vehicles in the UK from next month