workplace wellbeing

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    UK truckers: why more action is needed to make their working lives safer and healthier

    When most people think of safety in road haulage they think about the machinery, but the most important part of our industry has always been the people, in this instance the person behind the wheel.

    By Ashton Cull, Road Haulage Association (RHA) on 01 November 2024

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    Employers should be made to provide health and wellbeing support to workers, report says

    The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) is calling for a universal right to a healthy workplace and the introduction of a minimum level of support that employers should provide to improve employees’ health and wellbeing, after finding that almost half of UK workers lack access to routine health checks at work.

    By Kerry Reals on 21 October 2024

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    Prolonged standing no better for health than long periods of sitting, study finds

    Standing for long periods of time is no better for your health than sitting at a desk and may even increase the risk of circulatory issues, according to a new study which emphasises the importance of regular movement throughout the day.

    By Kerry Reals on 18 October 2024

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    Worker health and wellbeing increasingly important in rapidly changing world, British Safety Council conference hears

    Business leaders who recognise the importance of looking after employees’ health, safety and wellbeing and who strive to build strong, nurturing and inclusive workplace cultures will be instrumental in helping companies and workers thrive in a world of rapid change, attendees at British Safety Council’s 14th Annual Conference heard.

    By Kerry Reals on 18 October 2024

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    Supporting neurodiversity – a key pillar of effective EDI

    By creating a workplace that recognises and supports the unique strengths and needs of neurodivergent employees, businesses can reduce absenteeism, increase productivity and enhance employee engagement.

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

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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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    Supporting employee mental health: what do we need from the Government?

    The newly-elected Labour administration is now more than three months into its tenure. And we know the to-do list of any incoming government is always vast. However, it is imperative within these priorities that there is a clear strategy to support employee mental health.

    By Michael Hough, Mental Health Foundation on 30 September 2024

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    The science of stress

    Despite an employer’s best efforts, challenges, stresses and adversity at work are sometimes unavoidable, but suitable lifestyle choices can help us build our resilience capacity and sustain our energy.

    By Marcus Herbert, British Safety Council on 24 September 2024

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    It’s time to prioritise mental health in the workplace

    World Mental Health Day on 10 October is a great opportunity for employers to reflect on their current approach to managing mental health at work and identify ways of more effectively protecting, supporting and improving employee mental wellbeing.

    By Alexa Knight, Mental Health Foundation on 24 September 2024

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    UK should prioritise health and wellbeing to boost economic growth: IPPR

    Economic inactivity due to sickness could soar to 4.3 million within five years if current trends continue, according to a new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) which calls for a “once-in-a-generation rethink” of Britain’s approach to healthcare.

    By Kerry Reals on 17 September 2024