Up to one in five people are neurodivergent in some way, yet most workplaces and recruitment processes are designed for neurotypical staff. Creating a positive, inclusive culture and providing neurodiversity training can help break down the barriers that are holding back a pool of workers with unique talents.
By Kerry Reals on 25 March 2024
With the number of people diagnosed and living with cancer in the UK expected to rise, it’s vital that managers know how to support affected colleagues to remain in and return to work during and after treatment.
By Barbara Wilson, Working With Cancer on 25 March 2024
Employees working from home can be prone to problems like back pain due to poorly designed workstations and a lack of rest breaks, but digital tools like apps can help employers spot and correct the problems at an early stage.
By Ed Harnett, Habitus Health on 27 March 2024
With an average of 37 worker fatalities every year due to a fall from height, it is imperative that regulations are always followed by people working at height (WAH) and when working in hazardous environments. However, ruling out several myths surrounding WAH is the first step.
By Ken Diable on 19 August 2019
With 31 million days lost to musculoskeletal conditions in the UK every year, protecting your back – or the backs of your employees – has never been more important.
By Mark Fletcher on 01 August 2019
Falls from height are one of the major causes of deaths in the workplace worldwide. It is therefore imperative to understand the different types of fall protection equipment options that can safely be used.
By Lloyd McConkey on 13 August 2019
Any work at height carries risk. Preventing accidents from falls relies on all stakeholders using an informed, joined-up approach to practices and systems.
By James Sainsbury on 21 August 2019
In recent years, many businesses have begun investing in different types of new digital technology to challenge traditional processes and revolutionise the way that they work.
By Colin Yates on 16 July 2019
Every year many accidents are reported at work involving electricity. Portable appliance testing (PAT) can help employers remain compliant and keep their workplaces safe.
By Darren Bakewell on 03 July 2019
On 5 June, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work celebrates its 25th anniversary. Its executive director, Christa Sedlatschek, talks to Safety Management about her eight years heading the organisation.
By on 01 June 2019
Building on the experience of his challenging personal and professional journey and mental ill health, Jack Parsons decided to create Big Youth Group, a company that opens the door to employment for young people.
By on 01 April 2019
Data can be daunting, but not for Professor Andrew Curran, heading up the Discovering Safety project. He tells us about the power of unlocking health and safety data.
By Andrew Curran on 01 April 2019
To increase productivity is a challenge for government, business and organisations, public and private. The latest figures show a less-than-healthy picture, with the UK economy losing an estimated £81 billion each year through ill health-related absence and presenteeism.
By Professor Dame Carol Black and Shaun Subel on 09 December 2019
