A new survey from office furniture provider DBI Furniture Solutions has revealed that 46% of UK workers say they do not have enough time for daily exercise. The survey aimed to find out when and how people are scheduling in their quota of exercise each day, and the results showed that almost half of us […]
Along with the news that kids eat half their daily sugar allowance before they event get to school, dentists are now calling for a cultural change in Britain’s workplaces to address health problems caused by excessive sugar consumption. The Faculty of Dental Surgery has criticised what it calls the ‘workplace cake culture’, saying an overabundance […]
New research from AXA PPP healthcare suggests managers in smaller sized businesses need an honest, open approach to supporting employees who have or have had cancer back to work. Returning to work after cancer can be a daunting prospect. As well as the physical effects of cancer and its treatment, such as fatigue, employees may […]
New research of UK SMEs from AXA PPP healthcare reveals a productivity dip when ill employees turn up for work, but bosses are dubious that the flu warrants time off. Nearly six out of 10 (58%) managers of British SMEs say productivity suffers when unwell employees show up to work and try to soldier on. Yet, […]
The latest figures from the Health and Safety Executive reveal that 1.3 million people suffered from a work-related illness in 2015/2016, costing the UK economy a staggering £14.1 billion. According to the statistics, a total of 30.4 million working days were lost to illness and injury. Of the 1.3 million workers affected, half a million […]
Millions of Brits will be leading a ‘mole existence’ this winter – with the average office worker only seeing sunlight for 52 minutes a week, according to new research. Nine in 10 rarely glimpse daylight during the winter months as they arrive at and leave work in the dark, according to a poll of 2000 […]
It’s that dreadful time of year when your colleagues start falling victim to the much-feared cold and flu season. Being sick takes a lot out of you and can be harmful to productivity in the business too. While it’s not possible to completely prevent the spread of germs, following these simple steps could reduce your […]
Research released in the fourth annual Employee Insight Report from Capita Employee Benefits reveals that almost half of UK workers (44%) know a colleague who has had to give up work because of stress, while more than a third of people (36%) say that colleagues have complained about feeling stressed to their employer, but received […]
Last week was Migraine Awareness Week, which helps people to better understand a condition that affects many office workers throughout the country. Migraines can be debilitating and can mean the working day is a nightmare to get through. To raise awareness of the condition, we’ve gathered advice from Dr Alexandra Phelan, a medical practitioner with […]
Dealing with the doctor’s appointments and medical tests involved with a serious illness is difficult on its own before you even have to think about work. Here are some great tips to help you handle the implications your health could have on your performance at the office. Be honest – If you’re afraid that your […]
Research released today by health and wellbeing provider Benenden reveals that British workers’ lunch hour is dying out, as the majority continue to work during what was traditionally a break from the working routine, despite not being paid for it. The survey of 2000 British workers revealed that 42% of employees do not take their […]
Unsafe and unsanitary working conditions are putting the health of millions of British workers in serious danger, according to a new report by Hayward Baker. Researchers carried out an in-depth study into the working conditions of Britain’s offices, shops, factories, warehouses and building sites – and discovered a staggering 69% of British workers – 21 million […]
There’s still plenty of time to enjoy the warm summer weather. It’s the perfect opportunity for businesses to get their employees out of the office into the sunshine, so here are six ways to get the team outside. 1 Volunteer as a team Rather than a traditional team-building activity, why not get employees involved in […]
Numerous studies have shown that sitting at a desk for long periods of time is detrimental to our health, with heart disease and back pain among the biggest risks. New research suggests that at least an hour of physical activity is needed to offset the harmful effects of sitting all day. The World Health Organisation […]
You and your colleagues probably believe you’re clean and conscious of germs, yet every cough and cold spreads like wildfire. Microsoft Office resource provider Hloom recently conducted research that shows even the tidiest workplace is a veritable smorgasbord of office germs, with some surfaces containing more bacteria than a toilet seat. To discover which surfaces […]
Employers are now expected to have a greater impact on their staff’s health and wellbeing. Research shows that the design of our environment influences our behaviours, so the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the General Services Administration (GSA) in America have developed a certification called Fitwel to encourage healthier workplaces. The CDC […]
As recent news suggests that a fifth of the world’s population will be obese by 2025, health initiative Better Health at Work Alliance advises employers that they have the power to influence the obesity crisis and it’s in their best interests to act. According to Majid Ezzati from Imperial College, who led the research, smart […]
It has long been known that back pain is a major cause of work absence in the UK, but how many employers are aware that four in 10 believe work has caused it? In a recent survey by backpainhelp.com, 38% of people in the UK claimed that work caused their back or neck pain and […]
