1.7 million workers in Great Britain suffer from health conditions caused or made worse by their job – higher than before the pandemic, a new report has found.
By Belinda Liversedge on 13 March 2025
With a record 2.8 million people in the UK out of work due to long-term sickness, a spotlight is shining on the health of the nation and how to improve it. What more could, or should, employers be doing to keep workers healthy and prevent them from leaving the workforce?
By Kerry Reals on 11 March 2025
Human history has hung on a timeline of change and every generation has been asked to answer the same call, to adapt and evolve. From the printing press to the PC, change has continuously re-defined both the work we do and how we do it. Where the future differs from the past is the pace at which change will impact society.
By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 03 March 2025
It was a special day in Dubai on 11 February as British Safety Council presented its Middle East Conference 2025 – the organisation’s first live, in-person event in this part of the world for several years.
By Jay Ludditt, British Safety Council on 19 February 2025
The UK is sick, and it’s getting sicker. We lag behind our international peers on critical health indicators like healthy life expectancy, avoidable mortality and obesity rates.
By Dr Jamie O'Halloran, IPPR on 31 January 2025
Incorporating elements of nature, greenery and natural lighting into the workplace has been shown to have a positive impact on employee mental and physical wellbeing, creativity and productivity, and there are some simple and low-cost ways of achieving this, even in the most built-up areas.
By Dr Keith Whitehead, British Safety Council on 31 January 2025
British Safety Council has teamed up with renowned safety psychologist Dr Tim Marsh to publish a book containing his insights on health, safety and wellbeing over the years, with all proceeds being donated to two mental health charities.
By British Safety Council on 23 January 2025
Traditional safety risks have been prioritised over workers’ health for too long and there needs to be a “fundamental shift” towards preventing employees from becoming ill through their work, according to Health and Safety Executive (HSE) chair Sarah Newton.
By Kerry Reals on 23 January 2025
Work-life balance has surpassed pay to become the most important factor for workers, a new global survey carried out by international recruitment firm Randstad has found.
By Kerry Reals on 21 January 2025
The winter period can have a negative impact on employee mental health for a variety of reasons, but employers can support staff through these challenges by having ongoing open communication and honest conversations on how best to support their wellbeing.
By Ruhel Ahmed, Acas on 10 January 2025
