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HSE release annual workplace injury and ill-health statistics for UK

Workplace Injury | Health and Safety | HR Solutions

The number of people experiencing ill-health and injury in workplaces across the UK remains too high, according to the HSE’s latest statistics. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released the 2019 Health and Safety at work annual report which includes statistics for workplace injuries, work-related ill health, working days loss, enforcement action and related […]

5 ways to boost employee productivity

Boost Employee Productivity | HR Solutions

The UK’s productivity growth fell this year to a new record low across both the 21st and the 20th century, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Productivity provides the foundations for economic growth, good jobs and higher wages, but the UK is falling seriously short. Ireland can boast to producing the […]

Landmark Case: Working Time Regulations

Working Time Regulations | Workers Rights | HR Solutions

Employers may be required to record hours worked each day for each worker: Federación de Servicios de Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) v Deutsche Bank SAE This is a landmark case which found that employers must measure the actual number of hours worked each day by each worker (for the avoidance of doubt, this includes employees). It forces […]

Seven out of 10 UK workers go to work even when sick

Sick Absence | HR Solutions

Workers in the UK believe their employers value the company’s performance ahead of the health and wellbeing of the workforce.Research has found that millions of employees still go to work despite being ill, with workers worrying about taking time off sick because of heavy workloads and employers’ expectations.   The survey by insurance company, Aviva, […]

How to Manage Staff When It’s Too Hot to Work

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With a second heatwave predicted to hit the UK at the end of July, we’re taking a look at what you need to know when it feels like it’s too hot to work… Whilst the scorching heat at the start of the month seems like a distant memory, early reports predict that we will see a […]

Tube Staff to Strike Over Night Shift Work

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A 24-hour strike will start tonight (8th July) as unions representing 20,000 employees failed to reach an agreement with London Underground over night shift pay and working conditions. Transport for London has said that additional means of public transport will be available for the duration of the strike. Why are the Tube staff on strike? The Tube staff […]

Should E-Cigarettes Be Banned from Offices?

Fixed Fee Recruitment | Employment Rights | HR Solutions

An increasing number of businesses and employers are taking action against the use of e-cigarettes in the workplace, despite having no legal grounds to do so. The question of whether or not to ban e-cigarettes from the workplace poses a number of important questions for employers and could lead to tensions between employees. The practice […]

Dangers of Working Holidays

Recruitment | HR Solutions

The Christmas period means a seasonal slowdown in some industries, but for many December is the busiest and most stressful month of the year. If it’s not an increase in demand as people rush to get things done before Christmas itself, it’s the need to get everything signed off and finished before the end of […]

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