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
Gathering meaningful data and insights on disability and the experiences of employees with disabilities can kick-start insightful conversations with staff on the best ways of making the workplace and the organisation more inclusive for disabled workers.
By Diane Lightfoot, CEO, Business Disability Forum on 01 December 2023
Slip-resistant footwear is a vital tool in preventing slips at work, but it’s important to consider factors like wearer comfort to ensure it provides the most effective protection.
By Simon Ash, HAIX on 11 July 2023
There are murmurings that the humble safety poster could be having a moment. So what makes for a powerful poster?
By Belinda Liversedge on 06 July 2023
A new online archive of accidents to Britain’s railway workers between 1889 and 1939 seeks to remember those injured and killed – but also helps us to learn lessons about ways of changing and improving workplace safety culture, attitudes and practices.
By Dr Mike Esbester, University of Portsmouth on 06 July 2023
More women are joining the health and safety industry. But is change happening fast enough?
By Belinda Liversedge on 06 March 2023
Poor conditions are forcing HGV drivers off the road. What do they want to see change?
By Belinda Liversedge on 23 March 2022
On 5 December 1952, a great smog covered London in a deadly blanket. It would end up killing 12,000 people.
By Belinda Liversedge on 05 December 2022
Poor indoor air quality in workplaces and homes is a major risk to our health, making it essential we improve our scientific knowledge of the dangers of air pollutants like chemicals.
By Dr Julie Riggs on 12 April 2022
What is authentic leadership and what can authentic leaders do for teams and workplace culture?
By Belinda Liversedge on 06 September 2022
Most people know and understand why it is important to maintain good ‘health’ and ‘safety’ in the workplace. But how comfortable do they feel talking about ‘wellbeing’ and what’s the best way to go about managing or affecting it at work?
By Marcus Herbert on 15 February 2022
