As of 23rd March 2020, Employees MUST work from home where possible during the current Coronavirus lockdown. Schools are now closed until further notice for all children, apart from the children of critical workers who have no other childcare options and cannot work
Businesses need to have coronavirus contingency planning in place. It is no longer a case of if it will affect us but when. The Government are urging businesses NOT to make hasty decisions to lay off staff. To help with this, they have
What is Coronavirus? Coronaviruses are transmitted between animals and people. This is a new strain causing a new illness with flu/pneumonia-like symptoms. What are the symptoms? Common signs of infection include: respiratory symptoms fever / high temperature new or prolonged cough shortness of
Occupational Health services help employers keep staff physically and mentally well at work. Businesses generally buy Occupational Health services from external providers when needed. Occupational Health professionals support employers in managing and supporting employees with medical conditions or disabilities. This may include advising
Being a good employer is all about keeping your staff happy, isn’t it? Of course, you want your staff to be happy at work, why wouldn’t you. However, are you placing the happiness of your staff above the happiness of your business? Common
Presenteeism – staff coming to work whilst ill – has more than tripled in the last 8 years according to the 2018 Health & Wellbeing at Work Survey carried out by the CIPD. In 2010, only 26% of the HR professionals surveyed by
Having a positive workplace is an essential part of the success of your business. It is a great investment to make and positivity breeds positivity, so start small and watch it grow. Here are 10 ideas to make your workplace a happy place:
Work-related stress, anxiety and depression are experienced by 1 in 6 British workers each year. This ill-health is costing business in the region of £26 billion each year due to increased staff turnover and lost working days. How can you as an employer
Managing stress in the workplace is good for business. Around 12 million working days each year are lost due to workplace stress. Stress has a major impact on employees physical and mental health and wellbeing, as well as affecting performance, behaviour and relationships
