April 2019
What is occupational health?
A very specific branch of medicine, occupational health deals with your wellness in the workplace. Your health is a majo...Read more
April 3 2019
March 2019
Managing occupational health issues in the workplace
Occupational health & safety issues at work are responsible for over a million cases of worker ill-health each year....Read more
March 26 2019
Signs and Examples of gaslighting
The term ‘gaslighting’ derives from the 1944 movie Gaslight. It’s behaviour by one person aimed at distorting another in...Read more
March 22 2019
Minimising employee stress in the workplace
In recent years there’s been a growing focus on the impact stress can have on employees and the effect that has, in turn...Read more
March 20 2019
Employer duty of care
As an employer, you have a duty of care to your employees.
This means you’re required to take all necessary precautions...Read more
March 19 2019
Identifying mental health challenges in the workplace
According to research from NHS Digital, nearly one in three sick notes issued by general practitioners in the UK are for...Read more
March 19 2019
Encouraging positive relationships at work
How can I encourage my employees to build positive relationships in the workplace?
We spend nearly a third of our li...Read more
March 18 2019
Caring for Someone – Support and Benefits
Being a carer for a loved one can be an extremely rewarding role but can also impact the carer physically, emotionally a...Read more
March 14 2019
What is an ESA assessment?
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), is a benefit that offers financial support to employees. It provides an allowanc...Read more
March 12 2019
Stress Awareness Month
According to a survey carried out by Forth, 85% of UK adults experience stress on a regular basis.
April marks the r...Read more
March 11 2019
Walk to Work Day
Detailed in the Department for Transports 2017 Walking and Cycling report, just 11% of UK employees walk to work.
He...Read more
March 7 2019
Mental health stigma: guide for employers
Stigma and mental health are, unfortunately, a common problem in day-to-day life.
While one in six employees experience...Read more
March 5 2019
February 2019
Depression at work
Depression is a serious mental health issue.
It can affect anyone, at any time, and a third of workers in the UK suffer...Read more
February 28 2019
What is the Capability for work questionnaire?
As part of a work capability assessment, an employee must complete a work capability questionnaire
This questionnaire a...Read more
February 26 2019
Tenancy rights
It is important for a tenant to be aware of their rights in the event of a disagreement or dispute with a landlord, whic...Read more
February 22 2019
10 Steps to help keep your staff happy and motivated
Software provider Cascade HR has found that employee engagement will be the biggest challenge for employers in 2019.
...Read more
February 21 2019
Supporting an employee with an eating disorder
According to a survey carried out by UK charity Beat, more than 30% of employees in the UK feel that they have been disc...Read more
February 20 2019
Work Capability Assessment guide
To decide if an employee is too unwell to work, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) requires them to complete a w...Read more
February 19 2019
Looking after employee fitness
According to the British Heart Foundation’s Physical Inactivity and Sedentary Behaviour Report, around 39% of UK adults ...Read more
February 19 2019
World Sleep Day 2019
According to the 2018/19 Great British Sleeping Habits survey undertaken by Chemist 4 U, almost 23% of people living in ...Read more
February 18 2019
Disability Assessments
Your health plays an important role in your ability to carry out tasks effectively at work.
In terms of employment, it’...Read more
February 12 2019
