New powerful programme to help menopausal woman return to work
The menopause returner program is a powerful tool to help women who wish to return to the workforce while also addressing specific challenges that are common during menopause. Revive and Thrive was developed in partnership between Henpicked Menopause at Workplace, a well-respected industry organisation, and The People Portfolio – experts in returner programs. Revive & […]
Businesses offer “Donate Breaks” so that donors can donate blood during the working day
Leading commercial organisations have taken a significant step to combat the blood shortage in England. These include The Co-operative Bank (office-based employees), ITV, Hargreaves Lansdown and Gatenby Sanderson, as well as Basketball England, Millwall FC, Alton Towers Resort and Hargreaves Lansdown. NHS Blood and Transplant is calling on more companies to help save lives by […]
Does your offboarding program look the way you would like it to?
Employees come and leave. People will leave no matter how great you are as an employee and what a great company culture you have. You may need to let people go, or you might have some financial problems and be forced to lay off workers. It doesn’t matter what you do, but it does matter […]
RSPH demands a universal right to a health workplace’
A study warns that nearly half of UK workers, or over 10 million people, lack access to basic health care, including routine health checks and flu vaccinations. In its report, the Royal Society for Public Health has called for a universal right to a health workplace’ for every employee. Occupational health and HR should work […]
Charities call on ministers to raise statutory sick pay
A group campaigners wrote to the government to urge ministers to raise the rate of sick pay. The letter coincides the second reading Employment Rights Bill which gives workers the right to SSP on the first day they become ill, not the fourth. The letter was written by a number of charities, including Macmillan Cancer […]
More than 10 million UK workers do not have access to workplace health support
A new report by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) reveals that nearly half of the UK workforce lacks access to essential health support in the workplace. The report highlights that 47 percent of workers, especially those in lower-paid sectors like agriculture and hospitality, do not receive health checks, flu vaccinations, or other health […]
Why Ministers must restore EU Youth Mobility Scheme
Adam Kyte, of Charles Russell Speechlys, says that restoring an EU-UK youth Mobility Scheme has only positives. He says it’s time to ignore the right-wing media’s political backlash and do what is best for businesses and young people. EU/UK Youth Mobility Scheme offers a way to help address the labour shortage and “reset” post-Brexit relationships. […]
The Government has launched a ‘national discussion’ about the future of NHS
Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary has called on the public to share their ideas about the future of the NHS. The government has branded this “the largest national conversation on the future of NHS since its inception”. Responses gathered from now until the start of next year will be used to shape the 10-Year Plan […]
Healthcare WHS training: Ensure safety and compliance
In the healthcare sector, where the stakes are incredibly high, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) training plays a pivotal role. It’s not just a regulatory requirement; it’s a commitment to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of both patients and healthcare professionals. Let’s delve into the significance of WHS training in healthcare settings, key components, and […]
City of London’s job vacancies are down 17% on an annual basis
The number of job vacancies in London’s financial services sector has fallen by 17 per cent in the third quarter 2023, compared with the same period 2022. Morgan McKinley, a recruitment firm, attributes this decline in part to economic uncertainty, post-Brexit adjustment and global political events. In recent years, the financial sector of the City […]