Obesity is contributing to rising economic inactivity levels in the UK and is making workers less productive, says the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), which is calling for government intervention to crack down on ultra-processed foods and create an “obesity-free generation”.
By Kerry Reals on 10 May 2024
If you discovered your country was losing up to £78 billion a year, you would want to do something about it, right? Well, that is how much the UK loses to workplace sickness and ill health each year.
By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 02 April 2024
Conversation is king when it comes to implementing effective workplace wellbeing strategies, a panel of experts told a recent conference organised and hosted by British Safety Council.
By Kerry Reals on 26 April 2024
One in 17 people in the UK have low life satisfaction and almost a quarter have high levels of anxiety, a new report focused on wellbeing by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed.
By Kerry Reals on 09 May 2024
By being open, honest and vulnerable in their interactions at work – and genuinely seeking and valuing the input of employees – leaders can develop a workplace atmosphere where trust and respect flourish, in turn supporting the wellbeing, engagement and performance of their teams.
By Dr Audrey Fleming, British Safety Council on 26 April 2024
The number of working-age people in the UK who are neither employed nor looking for a job rose again in the December to February period, prompting calls for more investment in training and a greater focus on the health and wellbeing of the nation.
By Kerry Reals on 16 April 2024
Calls for the reinstatement of UK government funding for the provision of mental health and wellbeing hubs for NHS workers have amplified, as a new survey by the UNISON union warns that the threat of burnout could compound healthcare staff shortages.
By Kerry Reals on 12 April 2024
The free-to-attend Water Cooler Event at ExCeL London on 23–24 April will see more than 6,000 workplace experts coming together to explore the latest thinking, solutions and best practice for supporting and boosting employee wellbeing, diversity and workplace culture.
By Claire Farrow, Make a Difference Events & Media on 15 April 2024
Investing in measures to support worker wellbeing will be ineffective unless the company culture genuinely incorporates values like teamwork, involvement, flexibility and innovation.
By Bex Moorhouse, Invigorate Spaces on 05 April 2024
Prolonged and excessive sitting poses a major risk to our health, but the Get Britain Standing campaign and On Your Feet Britain Day on 25 April are a great way of encouraging workers to sit less and move more.
By Gavin Bradley, Active Working on 05 April 2024
