Reduce staff sick leave during the winter months
Who knew that the cold weather could cost your company? As the wintery months draw in, with the nights getting
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How scientists today tackle bacteria resistance
For years, antibiotics have been the gold standard for treating bacterial diseases and infections. Unfortunately, the prevalence of antibiotic use
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NHS tough winter expected as waiting times increase and Brexit looms
Hospitals across the country are bracing themselves for a perfect storm of political uncertainty and harsh winter conditions. Over the
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A guide to managing sick leave
It’s a given fact that your employees will call in sick from time to time. Whether they’re out for a
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Mental health: Signs you need a new job
“So, what do you do?” It’s often one of the first questions we ask others and we have a tendency
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Comparing health insurance policies is not straightforward – get a broker to take the strain!
Businesses offer health insurance to some or all of their staff for a variety of reasons. It may be demanded
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Nearly one in five employees has long-term absence each year
Almost one in five employees surveyed had a long-term absence from work in the previous 12 months, research from Legal
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4 top tips to avoid presenteeism in the workplace
Presenteeism – when employees are at work but not functioning effectively due to illness or health problems. Presenteeism is increasingly
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Take 10 together: triggers and signs of mental ill health
With World Mental Health Day coming up on 10th October, Poppy Jaman, co-founder and CEO of Mental Health First Aid
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Don’t let poor hygiene strike your workforce down
Dr Peter Barratt, Technical Manager, Initial Washroom Hygiene, looks at some ways in which you can implement a hygiene strategy
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The top 20 worst excuses for throwing a sickie
‘The dog ate my car keys’ and ‘goats got into my garden’ are just some of the excuses employees have
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40% of bosses check up on employees who claim to be sick
A survey by CareerBuilder.co.uk reveals that bosses seem to have a deep mistrust of employees and their behaviour. With colds and the
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SMEs risk growth by sidelining the wellbeing of employees
Leaders of small and medium enterprises acknowledge that employees are critical to the early stage growth of their business, but
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Legally speaking: Sickness absence while on probation
Each month an expert from solicitor, Wright Hassall, takes a look at a different dilemma for small businesses from a legal
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4 million businesses still rely on paper documents to monitor sickness
A new study has revealed that 81% of UK businesses are still relying on paper-based systems to monitor sickness levels,
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