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What employers need to know about occupational health
If you’ve dealt with an employee who’s been on sickness absence, or one who’s experiencing a long-term disability or medical condition, you may have come...
Published 11 Jul 2023
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
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Why is there still no maximum workplace temperature?
June 2023 is due to be the hottest since records began. As the summer continues, and with last July’s 40 degree records still burned into...
Published 29 Jun 2023
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World Wellbeing Week 2023: the impact of the workplace
The concept of employee wellbeing has grown over the past few years and there is a growing emphasis on employers to promote good mental wellbeing...
Published 26 Jun 2023
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Clean air and ventilation in the workplace: why it matters more than ever
Clean air is essential for maintaining good health. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), air pollution is responsible for over seven million premature deaths...
Published 20 Jun 2023
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What does Meta’s £1.2bn fine mean for UK businesses?
In May 2023, Meta, the company that owns Facebook, was fined £1.2 billon by Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) for mishandling people’s data when transferring...
Published 13 Jun 2023
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Is an employer liable for the acts of a third party?
A recent case highlights the importance of going through a two-stage process to determine whether, in an incident, the organisation is vicariously liable for a...
Published 6 Jun 2023
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The definition of discrimination arising from disability
How is discrimination arising from disability defined? If an employer dismisses or disciplines a disabled employee for misconduct, are they safe from a discrimination claim....
Published 6 Jun 2023
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Learning and development – do the benefits outweigh the costs?
Reskilling and upskilling your current workforce is an effective way to address the current skills shortage, but is it a cost-effective option? In this briefing,...
Published 31 May 2023
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Using AI to advance your L&D
If we adopt an open mind and put our fears to one side, we might be surprised by how beneficial AI can be in the...
Published 23 May 2023
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
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Asbestos - the effects of exposure over time
Asbestos exposure is responsible for approximately 2,500 deaths every year in the UK from Mesothelioma. In this briefing, Lorna Webster, partner at Hodge Jones &...
Published 29 Mar 2022
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Back pain - the impact of homeworking
This year’s Back Care Awareness Week (4-8 October) focuses on working from home. This briefing looks at problems caused by the incorrect use of display...
Published 29 Sept 2021
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IOSH sees ‘Secret Seven Go Missing’ from King’s Speech
The first King’s Speech in 70 years was delivered on 7 November in Parliament. Those hoping to hear a planned legislative agenda that would deliver...
Published 14 Nov 2023
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Top tips to help reduce stress in the workplace
Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. It can place immense demands on workers’ physical...
Published 20 Apr 2022
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What do the HSE’s statistics tell us about our approach to health and safety?
Each year, statistics relating to accidents, incidents, fatalities and occupational diseases are published. Organisations want to see how they have fared, or not. So do...
Published 27 Nov 2023
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What does Meta’s £1.2bn fine mean for UK businesses?
In May 2023, Meta, the company that owns Facebook, was fined £1.2 billon by Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) for mishandling people’s data when transferring...
Published 13 Jun 2023
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