NHS Northwest Benefits from Attensi training to keep staff on the frontline while boosting their competence.
Attensi is a leader in the field of game-based learning and has been partnering with NHS Trusts throughout the Northwest for three years. They have delivered innovative and effective training to reduce training time, increase competency and keep staff on the frontline. This partnership, in addition to achieving cost and time efficiencies, has also brought […]
Beyond compliance: 4 steps to transform workplace safety and employee wellbeing
Lisa Sharman is the National Head of Education & Commercial Training at St John Ambulance. She says that a holistic approach to workplace First Aid goes beyond compliance. She explores the benefits of workplace first aid for employee safety, wellbeing and productivity. First aid in the workplace is more than just a checkbox to ensure […]
One in three small business owners can’t take a proper break
Many small business owners in the UK face a harsh reality: they are overworked, financially strapped and unable to take the much-needed holidays. They may even be on the verge of burnout. InsureandGo’s new research shows that a large portion of UK small business owners miss out on vacations to run their businesses. This highlights […]
Average age discrimination payouts ‘rise to £103,000’
The average compensation awarded in successful age discrimination cases has increased by 624 percent in the past year, reaching £103,000. This is up from £14,000 in 2022/23 and the highest average award for age discrimination claims since at least 2007/08, according to employment and partnership law specialists Fox & Partners. The rise in payouts is […]
Tribunal rules against Leeds law firm in age discrimination case
A tribunal has ruled that Walker Morris LLP unlawfully discriminated against senior partner Martin Scott by forcing him to leave the firm due to his age. The panel found the firm’s mandatory retirement policy to be in breach of the Equality Act 2010 and concluded that Mr Scott had been unfairly denied an extension to […]
The annual survey is no longer sufficient to build engaged workplaces
The cost of disengagement at work is not just a morale problem. Low employee engagement is estimated to cost the UK around PS257 billion per year, which is equivalent to 11% of its GDP. There’s a huge problem and UK businesses need to reconsider their approach to employee engagement and feedback. Since years, annual employee […]
Alexia Pedersen – Upskilling UK workers for the AI Revolution
The UK government faces a major challenge as it launches its AI Opportunity Action Plan, which aims to increase the implementation of new technologies in order to boost economic development. It must ensure that every industry is ready for this seismic change. It is interesting to note that both UK employers as well as employees […]
Report: Prioritising mental health can help UK plc to grow –
Low pay, poor working conditions, air pollution and insecure housing all harm people’s mental health, a report has suggested, whereas good jobs, safe and secure homes, and healthy products can all achieve the opposite. The conclusions highlight how focusing more on improving this type of health inside and outside the workplace could help government meet […]
How businesses can support young people with cancer prevention
Fostering a culture of openness and awareness, promoting healthy lifestyle choices and, crucially, ensuring managers are well-educated and well-trained can play a crucial role in cancer prevention in the workplace, argues Keira Wallis. When businesses review their cancer prevention and care policies, they may not immediately think about younger employees. However, it’s an integral age […]
Ramadan and HR: Best practice for Ramadan
In 2025 in the UK, Ramadan will most likely start on Friday 28th of February and finish on Saturday 30th of March (depending upon moon sightings). The holy month is observed by those who fast and follow religious practices. Some working Muslims will fast from sunrise to sundown every day. This could mean around 17 […]