Four-day working weeks have hit the headlines again, with a second UK-wide pilot set to begin in November. While there is debate around whether shortening the work week is the answer, attitudes towards more flexible ways of working are changing and employers who fail to recognise this risk being left behind.
By Kerry Reals on 01 November 2024
From March 2025, many businesses in England will have to begin separating their recyclable and food waste from general waste prior to collection, but the changes will bring wider business benefits, such as reduced waste disposal costs and improved sustainability credentials.
By Adriana Olaya Rodriguez, Newell Brands on 12 November 2024
When most people think of injuries in the materials handling industry, they picture serious incidents – severe trauma or even fatalities. However, a silent issue affects far more workers every day: musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
By Kirsty Cunningham, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks on 11 November 2024
Swati Singh Sambyal, a Delhi-based waste management expert, gives her views on how India can improve its management of hazardous industrial waste.
By on 01 February 2021
Three experts provide tips on how employers can support workers’ mental wellbeing and keep them motivated to perform to the best of their ability.
By Gajal Gupta on 01 March 2021
Although India has long banned forced and bonded labour, the inhumane practice persists, with regular reports of adults and children being trapped in debt bondage to unscrupulous employers.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 06 December 2022
With research showing a direct link between high productivity and the health and wellbeing of the workforce, Indian businesses are stepping up their efforts to support the mental and physical health of their teams.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 06 December 2022
With the latest data showing there has been a sharp rise in suicides in India, employers are being urged to do more to reduce stress at work – and train managers to support employees who are struggling with their mental wellbeing.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 08 November 2022
The ‘Kavach 2022’ campaign, organised by Kerala’s Department of Labour and Skills, kicked off between 15-22 October and focused both on educating migrant workers about the dangers of drug use and addiction and offering medical advice and help to those who using illegal drugs.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 08 November 2022
Despite regular government interventions, every autumn Delhi experiences poor air quality, putting the health of its residents at great risk.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 08 November 2022
Although India has laws aimed at ensuring the safe collection and recycling of electronic waste, the vast majority is processed by untrained and unprotected workers in the informal sector – with major implications for their health and the environment.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 12 October 2022
With deaths on construction sites a daily occurrence, campaigners say the central and state governments need to increase safety inspections – and ensure construction workers can access the social security benefits they are entitled to.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 07 October 2022
Despite strict laws requiring the owners of tea plantations to ensure the health, safety and living conditions of tea workers, poor practices persist – and women are often the worst affected.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 12 September 2022
