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Universal definition of wellbeing key to keeping workers safe and well in a changing world, new research finds

Most organisations recognise the importance of looking after their workers’ wellbeing but the lack of an agreed definition of what wellbeing is and how to measure it is holding back efforts to support employees in a rapidly changing world, a joint report by British Safety Council and the Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) has found.

By Kerry Reals on 02 October 2024

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Companies must start engaging with the circular economy. Those that don’t will lose out

Mark Maslin is Professor of Earth System Science at University College London and author of How to Save Our Planet. He is also founder of Rezatec Ltd, which works with companies to offer AI ‘big data’ solutions to tackle environmental issues. Speaking to Belinda Liversedge in Glasgow during the COP26 climate summit, Mark shared his views on the process and why there’s still a lot organisations can do to save the planet and profit while they are at it, regardless of global action and commitment.

By Belinda Liversedge on 01 June 2022

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Fire evacuation in supported housing: a different approach

By Shonagh Methven, United Response on 03 October 2024

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Supporting neurodiversity – a key pillar of effective EDI

By Guy Osmond and Alex Reffell, Osmond Inclusive Wellbeing Services on 02 October 2024

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Neuroinclusion at work: tips on getting started

By Helen Eaton, HKE Training on 30 September 2024

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Balfour Beatty fined over Birmingham University scissor lift death

Construction firm Balfour Beatty has been fined £285,000 after a worker fell and died when a scissor lift was knocked over by a crane during building works at the University of Birmingham.

By Kerry Reals on 18 September 2024

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Offshore wind turbines: managing the safety risks

As we strive to move from reliance on fossil fuels to renewable energy, one area of crucial importance will be wind power – both onshore and offshore. However, there are some important health and safety factors and risks that must be taken into account and carefully managed by those constructing, operating and maintaining offshore wind turbines and farms.

By Bruce Craig, Pinsent Masons on 01 June 2022

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It’s time to act on Net Zero

By Alex Sobel MP on 01 June 2022

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Regulating mental health and wellbeing: the current picture

By Katherine Metcalfe, Pinsent Masons on 03 October 2024