Research suggests many managers would be reluctant to hire someone who experiences migraine due to fears they may regularly be absent from work, but simple and low-cost workplace adjustments are often all that is required to support people with migraine to continue to be fully productive.
By Andrea Quinn, The Migraine Trust on 01 June 2026
Taking action to support employee mental health can bring benefits both for workers and the employer. But it can also save lives.
By Sam Downie, Mates in Mind on 01 June 2026
Seven months after its launch, thousands of organisations have downloaded BS 30480, the British Standard on Suicide and the Workplace from BSI. But how do they now move confidently from awareness to action?
By Caroline Roodhouse, Daddy Blackbird Communications on 01 June 2026
Many employers provide sit-stand desks in a well-intentioned bid to avoid the health and productivity problems arising from prolonged sedentary working, but this approach is doomed to fail unless it forms part of a wider, everyday workplace culture that encourages and promotes ‘active working’ and regular exercise.
By Gavin Bradley, Active Working CIC, Get Britain Standing and Yo-Yo OFFICE® on 03 June 2026
The measures in place to protect a work site from problems like trespassing or fly-tipping on adjacent premises can have a positive or negative effect on worker wellbeing, productivity and motivation, so it’s essential employers consider measures like effective site perimeters and security arrangements when assessing overall safety and wellbeing risks.
By Chloe Miller, CC Consulting on 03 June 2026
Court documents filed in April by lawyers representing actor Stephen Fry say he was injured in a two-metre fall from a stage.
By Belinda Liversedge on 03 June 2026
With cancer set to affect 5.4 million people in the UK by 2045, no employer can afford to be unprepared. The legal framework is clear, the evidence is compelling but too many employees with cancer are still left to carry the burden alone, navigating rights their employers should have told them about.
By Barbara Wilson, Working With Cancer on 01 June 2026
Supporting employee mental health brings a range of benefits for individuals and the business alike, and many of the appropriate steps are simple and grounded in open communication, trust and transparency.
By Dr David Crepaz-Keay, Mental Health Foundation on 01 June 2026
Taking action to support employee mental health can bring benefits both for workers and the employer. But it can also save lives.
By Sam Downie, Mates in Mind on 01 June 2026
Seven months after its launch, thousands of organisations have downloaded BS 30480, the British Standard on Suicide and the Workplace from BSI. But how do they now move confidently from awareness to action?
By Caroline Roodhouse, Daddy Blackbird Communications on 01 June 2026
Research suggests many managers would be reluctant to hire someone who experiences migraine due to fears they may regularly be absent from work, but simple and low-cost workplace adjustments are often all that is required to support people with migraine to continue to be fully productive.
By Andrea Quinn, The Migraine Trust on 01 June 2026
When disasters strike, they expose more than immediate failures – they reveal the gaps in how we protect people. In the UK, some of the most significant advances in public safety have followed tragedy, forcing a re-evaluation of how buildings are designed, managed and evacuated. Yet as expectations evolve and legislation tightens, a critical question remains: are we truly prepared to ensure everyone can evacuate safely in an emergency?
By Evac+Chair International on 01 January 0001
Delegation of tasks can support mental wellbeing, as providing workers with an element of control and allowing them to use their skills and initiative has been shown to make people more resilient to stress. However, it is essential managers have the skills and confidence to delegate work in an effective and supportive manner.
By Chloe Miller, CC Consulting on 15 May 2026
