Our late summer press cuttings
Occupational Health Assessment Ltd (OHA) are the UK’s only Certified B-Corp occupational health provider. We are also a leading voice in topical HR and employment conversations. Below is a selection of our late summer press cuttings and commentary on a wide range of issues.
10 top tips for buying occupational health services
Sourcing professional occupational health support can sometimes seem complicated. Magnus Kauders, Managing Director at Occupational Health Assessment Limited, provides 10 top tips for HR professionals seeking to make an informed decision on occupational health services.
Podcast – Hybrid work – reality v rhetoric
Return to office (RTO) mandates continue to create both media headlines and HR headaches. Yet the evidence to support RTOs is thin whilst the potential damage to workforce morale, motivation and staff retention are many. Occupational Health Assessment Limited’s Steve Herbert joins Benefits Expert magazine editor Claire Churchard to discuss this important topic. The podcast is available via the Benefits Expert magazine website or Spotify.
The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum
Occupational Health Assessment Limited’s Magnus Kauders and Steve Herbert were delighted to appear at two face to face local events for the Surrey & Sussex HR Forum in October. The events in Guildford and Worthing were well attended and interactive and provided a range of speakers and insights. For images and reaction to the Worthing event please see this LinkedIn post.
Employer News Blog
Steve Herbert’s monthly column for the excellent Employer News website continues. This article looks at the CIPD’s 2025 absence management survey which indicates yet another leap in average absence rates per employee, per year. Steve explores the drivers of this change and the possible impact for employers.
The workforce is changing shape
UK population demographics have changed rapidly over the last 30 years, and this article from the Occupational Health Assessment Limited website considers what these changes will mean for the welfare state and employers in the years immediately ahead.
Quarter of employees use sick leave for mental health reasons
A survey of almost 1,900 employees has found that more than 1 in 4 workers has taken sick leave in response to mental health challenges. This article appeared in the CIPD’s People Management Magazine and included comment from our Brand Ambassador, Steve Herbert alongside other notable industry voices.
£230k tribunal award
A recent tribunal award provides important lessons for employers. The case centred on the discrimination of one worker and highlighted the dangers of poor workplace communications. The failure to make identified reasonable adjustments suggested by occupational health professionals is also central to the award.
The art of the deal?
Could a low-cost universal wellbeing tax break bring benefits for the UK government, employers and employees? Steve Herbert explores this issue in this opinion piece for Benefits Expert magazine which includes data collected by Occupational Health Assessment Limited.
AI in HR
What will be the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the day-to-day activities of Human Resources (HR) professionals? And does AI pose a longer-term threat or benefit to people management issues? This article from the Occupational Health Assessment Limited website explores this highly topical theme.
Podcast – 10,000 steps towards health
Our Brand Ambassador, Steve Herbert, discusses the benefits and challenges of the 10,000 steps target which has become unofficial wellbeing lore for many employers and employees alike. Steve was speaking on the Benefits Expert magazine “Benefits Unboxed” podcast also available on Spotify.
About Occupational Health Assessment Ltd
Occupational Health Assessment Ltd is an SEQOHS Accredited and Certified B-Corp nationwide occupational health provider.
We provide rapid access to expert occupational health support for businesses right across the United Kingdom. Appointments are available nationwide within two days.
With a unique occupational health assessment service, night worker health assessments, fitness certifications and access to clinics in Belfast, Birmingham, Bradford, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Coventry, Derby, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Northampton, Nottingham, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Reading, Sheffield, Southampton, Stoke, Surrey and more, the business provides high quality, expert medical advice.
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