The sustainable workforce: How to maintain your health, safety and wellbeing strategy in a shifting world
July 19, 2019
Every organisation’s human capital includes the skills, knowledge and abilities that workers bring to their work, and how they use them. Effective occupational safety and health (OSH) management helps workers safely operate in their work environments, making OSH a foundational element of human capital. Read More
Gig economy: Hermes couriers to be offered holiday pay
February 5, 2019
Couriers working for the delivery firm Hermes are to be offered holiday pay, as part of a deal struck with the GMB trade union. Read More
Carillion: Unite calls for criminal investigation into collapse
September 11, 2018
The trade union Unite has called for an immediate criminal investigation into the key individuals involved in the collapse of failed construction giant Carillion. Read More
Gig economy drivers more likely to be involved in traffic collisions
August 21, 2018
63% of self-employed drivers and couriers are not provided with safety training, while a similar number (65%) said they are not given any safety equipment. Read More
Are money worries keeping you awake at night?
August 10, 2018
For most, sleep is a wonderful thing, but for some the prospect of eight hours uninterrupted sleep remains as elusive as ever. Read More
What does the future of work mean for health, safety and wellbeing?
March 2, 2018
To quote the great wisdom of our age, Dolly Parton, there was a time when work was simply just “nine Read More
Government moves to protect gig economy worker rights
February 8, 2018
The Government has promised to strengthen the rights of millions of flexible workers in the gig economy. Read More
IOSH survey: Gig economy workers ‘fewer health and wellbeing’ protections
November 21, 2017
IOSH survey claims non-permanent workers have fewer health and safety protections than full-time employees. Read More
Uber loses appeal over workers’ rights
November 15, 2017
Taxi app Uber has lost a bid to overturn a decision by a tribunal which had said its drivers deserved Read More