Articles on health and wellbeing

Health and wellbeing

Low-paid and frontline workers most at risk of Covid-related death, study finds
26 Jan 2021

Experts highlight ‘huge inequalities’ in the labour market and urge employers to consult staff directly about health and safety processes
Health and wellbeing

Half of Brits now travelling to work despite lockdown restrictions, official figures show
22 Jan 2021

ONS data reveals more people are commuting to their workplace compared to the first wave of coronavirus, with a third still working exclusively from home
Health and wellbeing

How can HR support bereaved workers?
21 Jan 2021

Losing a loved one has sadly become a more common occurrence in recent months, and it can have a significant impact on employees’ wellbeing
Health and wellbeing

Six per cent of Brits have gone to work with Covid symptoms, research finds
19 Jan 2021

Insecure workers even more likely to ignore guidance if they feel ill, as experts call for more financial support for those told to self-isolate
Health and wellbeing

An employer’s guide to workplace Covid testing
18 Jan 2021

After the government announced plans to trial the rollout of rapid coronavirus testing by businesses, People Management asked experts how this might work in practice
Health and wellbeing

How important are health and safety representatives during Covid?
15 Jan 2021

Chris Ball outlines recent research into the importance of having dedicated safety advocates in the workforce amid a global pandemic
Health and wellbeing

Too few companies aware of the signs of domestic abuse, says government
14 Jan 2021

Business minister highlights employers’ role as a bridge between victims and support, and calls on firms to ‘burst the stigma’ around the issue
Health and wellbeing

How can employers support staff facing surgery?
14 Jan 2021

Krishna Moorthy explains what prehabilitation is and the ways it can benefit both employees and businesses