It’s the most wonderful time of the year … There is a buzz in the workplace around Christmas time. The main topic of conversation being; what shall we do for this year’s work Christmas party? We are here to assist, just think of us as Santa’s Little Helper! We share some festive fun ideas for […]
Health & Wellbeing
Dealing With Difficult Customers, Exemptions to the Smoking Ban,
Mariah Carey blasting out, mistletoe being waved around and there’s more tinsel than dress! That’s right, it’s time to party. But what if you get drunk at the office Christmas party and embarrass yourself? We look at how to avoid drinking to excess, and deal with the aftermath if you don’t! A high point of […]
Jobs are physically demanding on our bodies and that goes for sitting at a computer or standing all day at work. Ever got back from a shopping spree or a night out and cannot wait to get those heels off and slip into your trusty slippers? Half of UK workers work in a standing environment […]
You’re ill but don’t know how to call in sick. It’s a tricky one, isn’t it? You wake up feeling rough as anything but are well aware of how much you are relied on at work. Do you try going in and risk sharing your germs around the office while probably not making the day? […]
Most people suffer a sense of deep shock when they are told that they have cancer. It is illegal to discriminate against employees suffering from cancer. Having cancer is considered a protected characteristic under the equality act. Our guide to cancer and employment law in the UK will help you understand your rights at work. […]
Since July 1 2007, it has been illegal to smoke in the workplace in England, as part of new government legislation which was passed in the Health Act 2006. The ban applies to all workplaces and public places, public transport, work vehicles, restaurants, pubs, bars, cafes, shopping centres and offices. Smoking is prohibited in the […]
More than three million people in the UK do night shift work. Some of this work is inevitable. Doctors and nurses, for example, work shifts in hospitals to keep patients secure and alive. Police officers and security guards do shifts to ensure the majority of citizens can sleep through the night without fear. But is […]
Two-thirds of us will suffer from some form of mental illness at some point in our lives. Anxiety and depression are two of the most common reasons for taking sick leave from work. These illnesses can strike suddenly, and the nature of anxiety and depression can make it difficult for workers to navigate the process […]
Around half of UK employees are standing all day at work. In other words, more than 11 million people around the country are spending long periods during their working day on their feet. The effect on the nation’s health is serious. Standing for long periods causes or contributes to a variety of medical problems. The […]
Food safety and hygiene is essential to any consumer and so should be a priority for any food business. Understanding the obligations of the business and employees under the Food Safety Act (1990) and other food hygiene laws is essential. The Food Safety Act The main piece of legislation surrounding food standards is the Food […]
