Occupational Health Assessment Limited continue to lead key conversations in the HR & wellbeing space. In the first quarter of 2026 we generated so much coverage that we have had to break our quarterly summary into two. Part 1 was published last week, and here is part 2. Evidence (if needed) that we are making the news again…
“Almost all” employers support duty of care reviews
Occupational Health Assessment Limited’s Magnus Kauders comments on our March webinar research findings around employees based overseas and the increased risks associated with conflict and military action. Full coverage of our release is available via the Employer News website.
Why are storm clouds gathering over hiring intentions?
Occupational Health Assessment Limited’s Brand Ambassador, Steve Herbert, provides this useful opinion piece for HR & Benefits magazine looking at the CIPD’s February survey on hiring intentions and the (many) cost constraints on employers in the remaining years of the decade.
£1m cost of not acting on stress warnings
A recent High Court decision highlights the serious legal consequences for employers who fail to respond properly to employee stress concerns. In Duffy v Jockey Club Racecourses Ltd, a former marketing manager was awarded more than £990,000 after the Court found his employer breached its duty of care and caused a psychiatric injury.
Podcast – “Return of the 3-day week?”
The International Energy Agency has warned that the conflict in the Middle East represents “the greatest global energy security threat in history”. With no clear end to the hostilities this episode of the HR & Benefits magazine’s “Unboxed” podcast looks at the challenges of energy shortages and a second cost of living crisis. Brand Ambassador, Steve Herbert, is joined by HR experts Katherine Watkins and Laura Barratt for a lively and far-reaching conversation on the challenges for Human Resources experts. The podcast is available via the HR & enefits website or Spotify.
Middle East conflict leaves employees stranded abroad
War in Iran and the wider middle east region has resulted in many employees being stranded overseas. The CIPD’s People Management Magazine looks into this issue in this in-depth article including research from Occupational Health Assessment Limited.
BBC Research: The use of Fit Notes
Research by the BBC has found that Fit Notes – first introduced in 2010 – remain little better than the Sick Note system they replaced. This article on the Occupational Health Assessment Limited website unpicks the challenges of the system and highlights the importance of early workplace returns for employers and employees alike.
£32k award after refusing overtime on health grounds
An employment tribunal has found that Sainsbury’s discriminated against a disabled employee by failing to adjust absence management processes and workplace arrangements. The case highlights a recurring HR risk: when employers know an employee is disabled but continue applying standard procedures without adapting them to reflect the employee’s condition. Occupational Health Assessment Limited’s Magnus Kauders looks into this decision.
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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