Coronavirus: A joint statement from HSE, the TUC and the CBI
April 13, 2020
A statement has been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, the TUC and the CBI, intended to clarify questions and concerns that many workers, union reps and employers have about safe working – especially for those continuing to work away from home. Read More
Mental health to be key stream for Safety & Health Expo 2016
May 13, 2015
With Mental Health Awareness Week 2015 taking place this week, it has been announced that mental health will be a Read More
Sick-note culture persists despite record absence low, CBI claims
July 16, 2013
Absence from work in the UK has dropped to a record low, according to the latest workplace absence survey from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), yet the organisation believes the 'sick-note' culture is still prevalent. Read More
One in seven sick days is spurious, says business group
June 8, 2010
Around 27 million bogus sick days are taken every year, costing the UK economy £2.5bn, suggests the latest employee absence survey from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and Pfizer. Read More
Agency workers to get same protections as employees
January 22, 2010
New regulations to ensure that agency workers enjoy the same treatment as their directly-recruited colleagues are set to come into force in October 2011, after they were laid before Parliament yesterday (21 January).<br><br> Read More