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“One ill-judged behaviour can decimate a culture”: leaders debate leadership at SHW Live

“Your behaviour [as a leader] and your words [are so important in creating] a safe space. People underestimate how much [those below you] are looking and watching you [as a role model],” Jonathon Gawthrop, Chair of the MIND charity Mental Health at Work Council said at SHW Live’s leadership panel. “One [ill-judged] behaviour can decimate a culture.”

By Belinda Liversedge on 20 June 2025

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From crisis to prevention: the urgent role of employers in upstreaming health

Poor public health and long-term sickness absence are placing extreme financial pressure on the UK’s health and social care system and the overall economy. However, by investing in workplace health prevention programmes and education initiatives, employers can help reduce the scale of ill health among the population and minimise the associated costs for society and business alike.

By Dr Julie Riggs, British Safety Council on 16 June 2025

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The AI safety revolution: augmentation, not elimination

By Alex Nichol, Notify Technology on 16 June 2025

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Protecting lone workers: a structured approach is critical

By Naz Dossa, Peoplesafe on 06 June 2025

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Now is the right time to address workplace sexual harassment

By Nicole Vazquez, Worthwhile Training on 06 June 2025

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HSE fines stone company after inspectors discover workshop floor caked in dust

A manufacturer of popular stone kitchen worktops has been fined £60,000 after HSE inspectors found evidence of shocking failures to control dust exposure in the Slough workshop.

By Belinda Liversedge on 06 June 2025

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Rethinking workplace wellbeing for a new era

Today’s workers increasingly value the flexibility to pick the most suitable working model for their needs – whether this be hybrid, fully remote or site-based. However, new BSI research shows a more important consideration is working for an organisation that genuinely prioritises employee wellbeing, offers development opportunities and encourages staff autonomy.

By Kate Field, BSI on 16 June 2025

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The great training gap: 2.4 billion reasons to rethink safety education

By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 10 June 2025

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Abuse of shopworkers continues to rise – more needs to be done

By Paddy Lillis, Usdaw union on 06 June 2025

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Managing the risks of digitalised working

By David Sharp, International Workplace on 04 June 2025