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 31 October 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
For the foreseeable future this year, all conferences and events will either not take place, or go digital. The government made this clear in its updated guidance of 24 June, banning all gatherings of over 30 people and ordering venues to remain closed.
By on 06 July 2020
As a responsible employer and as the founder of a business that works in people’s homes, health and safety is an absolute priority.
By Charlie Mullins OBE on 03 July 2020
Home working brings a number of sustainability benefits, such as reduced travel-related carbon footprints and costs.
By Dr Keith Whitehead on 22 June 2020
On an average day you will take over 23,000 breaths. If you are living in an urban environment, the chances are every one of those breaths will be polluted.
By Dr Gary Fuller on 12 June 2020
“Health First – Protect our People, Protect our Country, Protect our Company.”
By on 19 May 2020
Many people feel the recent shift to home working has boosted their productivity and work-life balance, so it’s crucial employers consider the views of staff when deciding whether to offer remote working as a long-term option, says Phil Pinnington.
By Phil Pinnington on 19 May 2020
The effects of the coronavirus crisis are being felt across the world. In the UK, the government has put social distancing measures in place and ordered many businesses to close in order to minimise human contact, slow the spread of the virus and relieve the strain on the NHS.
By Mark Fletcher on 11 May 2020
When coronavirus is dominating the headlines, it’s easy to forget that 5,500 people will die this year due to past asbestos exposure. Yet, young people working today are also at risk. For Action Mesothelioma Day (3 July), it's time to explore the issue.
By on 20 April 2020
There are numerous regulations relating to asbestos and legionella management which railway companies must comply with to ensure optimum protection for those using their facilities.
By Denis Morgan and Paul Sear on 13 April 2020
There is a bat somewhere in Wuhan in China that currently has a lot to answer for – this winged creature is believed to have kicked-started an outbreak of COVID-19, the latest form of coronavirus. Talk about a butterfly effect!
By on 13 April 2020
