Pilot schemes aimed at finding an alternative to the current sicknote system have found themselves on the sick list.
Wellbeing
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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.
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The government’s pilots on alternatives to GP sicknote certification have failed miserably due to a combination of union resistance, employee...
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Almost half (49%) the nation’s workforce would ditch their current job for a shorter commute, according to a survey by...
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The government has pledged £10m to improve the provision of occupational health (OH) services to NHS staff. The cash will...
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British office staff spend more than 32 million hours a year on DIY jobs around their workplace, research reveals.
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Stress levels soared at family businesses over the last year, according to research conducted by financial advisers Grant Thornton. Around...
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HSE introduces course in bid to cut workplace accidents among school-leavers
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryA Health and Safety Executive (HSE)Â initiative to reduce the number of workplace accidents involving young people has been previewed...
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Government to amend flawed legislation to speed up compensation for sufferers of asbestos-related mesothelioma
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe government has announced it will legislate to make changes to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) to help victims...
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Smoking is the most common way of coping with work-related stress, a survey has revealed. The poll by online recruitment...
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The government has welcomed the announcement of improvements in the UK’s health and safety record, but warned that there remains...
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Six out of 10 workers would consider swapping long hours for a less stressful existence, according to research from insurer...