Insecure work, whether through zero-hour contracts or through platforms operating within the gig economy, has come under fire in some quarters for driving high levels of worker stress and anxiety. But others point to the flexibility it provides to workers – particularly if they are students or have caring responsibilities – as well as to employers in sectors with fluctuating demand.
By Kerry Reals on 02 December 2024
Although musculoskeletal disorders are a major cause of work-related ill health, they are often preventable, and HSE offers a variety of tools to help employers assess and control the risks during activities such as manual handling.
By Louisa Wood and Matt Birtles, HSE on 04 December 2024
To achieve safety excellence, leaders must create an environment where all workers feel the health, safety and wellbeing of themselves and others is genuinely valued – and there are some simple and low-cost ways of achieving this.
By Dee Arp, NEBOSH on 02 December 2024
The move to clean power, such as renewables and hydrogen, is rapidly gathering pace. If the industry is to meet the UK Government’s target for decarbonisation, and to acquire the investment needed to achieve this goal, it’s essential that safety is prioritised as part of the development, rollout and use of these new technologies.
By Megan Hine, Draeger Safety UK on 10 December 2024
India’s female gig workers recently withheld their labour on Diwali day in protest over poor working conditions and rights, and commentators say the success of their organisation via digital channels means a powerful new tool is emerging in the battle for marginalised workers to get their voices heard publicly.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 09 December 2024
Although India is fast expanding its renewable energy capacity and green industries like electric vehicle production, women are currently poorly represented in green jobs. However, commentators say this needs to rapidly change if the country is to hit its target of shifting to clean energy by 2050.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 09 December 2024
The Government has announced plans to require large employers to create action plans to support employees through the menopause, but there are simple and low-cost steps all businesses can take immediately to mitigate the impact of menopause symptoms in the workplace and support women affected by the menopause to both remain in and return to work.
By Deborah Garlick, Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace on 09 December 2024
Employers are increasingly keen to find ways of better supporting employee health and wellbeing, but luckily there are some simple ways of boosting workers’ personal capacity, motivation and happiness – and avoiding damaging ‘burnout’.
By Jane Sparrow, The Culture Builders on 05 December 2024
Although leaders may have a clear idea about how to achieve an excellent health, safety and wellbeing culture, unless they properly communicate this vision to everyone, managers can struggle to understand how to align their teams and day-to-day work with the expected goals, causing health, safety and wellbeing to suffer.
By Kanthi Ford, Tribe Culture Change on 04 December 2024
Although musculoskeletal disorders are a major cause of work-related ill health, they are often preventable, and HSE offers a variety of tools to help employers assess and control the risks during activities such as manual handling.
By Louisa Wood and Matt Birtles, HSE on 04 December 2024
Wearable technology powered by AI analysis and insights is increasingly being deployed to prevent problems like musculoskeletal injuries and forklift and pedestrian collisions. But it also helps employers target their safety training and safety measures where they are most needed.
By Graham Sharp, Stanley on 04 December 2024
A manager’s ability to recognise, understand and manage the emotions, concerns and attitudes of team members is critical for fostering a healthy and productive workplace, but luckily, the required ‘emotional intelligence’ can be learned through practical, hands-on training.
By Eileen Donnelly, Ripple&Co on 02 December 2024
The UK Government has announced a number of planned legislative and related measures aimed at making work more flexible, family-friendly and secure, but forward-thinking employers can get started now by taking steps to ensure a good work-life balance and provide ‘good’ work that supports wellbeing, morale and fair conditions.
By Amy Butterworth, Timewise on 02 December 2024
