The People Bulletin

Mairin Finn and Gordon Tinline examine how the London Fire Brigade set about to improve employee wellbeing.

A new voluntary code has been introduced to encourage recruiters to reach the targets set by Lord Davies’ report.

Stephen Thomas reviews the government’s war on the ‘burden of regulation’ and reminds employers that lives are saved by action not paper.

Following the recent Mind research, Andi Sanderson looks at the signs of mental health problems in the workplace and provides some guidance on creating a supportive working environment.

Hugh Martin reminds employers that the Corporate Manslaughter Act has particular implications for employee safety abroad.

Thomas Tevlin explains how by creating an environment where all staff – from the boardroom to the shopfloor – take health and safety seriously, companies can reduce the risk of injury and ill-health and comply with their legal obligations.

Karen Baxter thinks more needs to be done to educate SMEs that health and safety compliance is good for business and not about being a spoilsport.

Dr Doug Wright reviews some recent research to see if employers are getting better at looking after their employees’ wellbeing as the UK emerges from recession.

Health and safety procedures are concentrated on identifying and managing specific risks, but understanding an individual’s typical response to risk is just as important, says Geoff Trickey.

Michelle Gray sets out the long-awaited fit note regime and believes this highlights the need for not only absence management policies but also investment in health and well-being

It is a legal requirement for all employers to write safety policies. Peter Ross demonstrates what is involved in putting one together and how it should be used, rather than allowed to gather dust in a filing system.

Whether someone has injured their eye walking into the office Christmas tree or has had to be hospitalised falling off a ladder, accidents have to be reported to the relevant authorities. Nasar Farooq explains the requirements.

Absence in the workplace as a result of sickness is doing the long-awaited economic recovery no favours. Ann McCracken reviews the causes, symptoms and potential solutions to workplace stress.

Are your fire extinguishers up to date? And do your employees know how to use them?  Or are they being used as door stops? Steve Solomon’s reminder of why the right kit for each type of fire saves lives.

Stephen Thomas explains what HR professionals should do to manage risk from continued use of display screen equipment.

Richard Pound believes that influencing human behaviour can increase office safety and suggests some approaches.

When was the last time you reviewed your health and safety policies and procedures? You might have the obligatory notice up on the wall, but recent guidance recommends a much more proactive approach to health and safety management which starts at the top of an organisation.  Clarissa Dann provides a summary.