Regular asymptomatic Covid-19 testing will be paused across healthcare settings and care homes in England from tomorrow (31 August), as...
Wellbeing
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Two-thirds of people who catch Covid-19 are still infectious five days after their symptoms begin, research has suggested.
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A third of lone workers (33%) feel their organisation prioritises deadlines and financial targets over worker safety, a survey has...
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NHS leaders have warned that the cost of living crisis risks turning into a health emergency if left unchecked.
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Long Covid is the ‘sting in the tail’ of the pandemic and is increasingly being recognised as a ‘massive’ public...
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The use of women's health apps raises privacy issues that need addressing by employers.
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People who have had Covid-19 still face a higher risk of 'brain fog', epilepsy and dementia two years after catching the virus.
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Hot summers, hot desks – employment law advice on working through heatwaves
by Clare Davisby Clare DavisWith more 30c+ temperatures across the UK and Mediterranean-type summers set to become the norm, employment lawyer Clare Davis, looks at some of the quandaries faced by employers over heatwaves
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With Covid-19 antibodies declining across the population, an expert wants to see the autumn booster programme expanded.
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With temperatures across the UK set to climb this week, employers are advised to be flexible and promote sensible behaviours.
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CIPD report suggests zero-hours contracts benefits can include a better work-life balance.
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HMRC has received 13,775 whistleblower reports about furlough fraud cases as people report their employers, and ex-employers.
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With the onset of the football season, stress could begin to escalate – but there are techniques to relieve it, such as cycling perhaps. Adam McCulloch continues his series of light-hearted takes on HR themes
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Dutch research finds 12.7% of people with coronavirus go on to have long Covid symptoms as ONS analysis says 2.8% of people are suffering.
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Court orders Dyson to pay £1.2 million fine for breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act following accident.