For greater productivity, performance and business results, research shows that prioritising employee wellbeing can have profound effects across the business. However, the last few years have shown a decline in…
The term non-compliance is defined as ‘not obeying a rule or doing what was asked’, which on the face of it seems relatively harmless, however when it comes to health…
A Management referral is a referral from an employer to the Occupational Health team, with regards to a particular employees health needs. So these are often undertaken for various reasons…
I recently had the honour of being asked to speak to the British Health Alliance committee at the House of Commons. I was asked to give my view on the…
In the UK, staff absence costs the UK economy £77 billion. As well as the financial impact of absenteeism, there are other concerns for business. Absenteeism can reduce productivity, increase…
HSE has published a new research report which looks at potential worker exposure to hazardous atmospheres at ports and distribution centres. Research involved visits to six ports and two distribution…
In certain industries or job roles, ensuring employees’ health, safety and wellbeing are vital as a compromise to this can pose a significant risk to others. For those working in…
In 2021, an estimated 149.3 million working days were lost that year due to staff sickness and absence. This can be caused due to sickness, mental health concerns as well…
For organisations across the UK, the health, welfare and wellbeing of staff is seeing a renewed focus. There is a rising risk of burnout, with mental health absenteeism costing the…
Management referrals are intended to address any health problems which may be affecting an employee’s attendance or performance in the workplace. A Management referral is delivered to help employees return…
This week saw the launch of our new campaign, Right here, right now. The hard hitting out of home and digital campaign launched in various cities across the UK, raising…
Some industries require workers to have a medical assessment prior to them starting work on a particular site or role. This applies to various industries and roles, including construction and…