The Occupational Health Assessment Limited team continue to lead many of the key wellbeing, workplace and employee benefit conversations. Below are just some examples taken from our May and June 2026 press coverage.
Employers unaware of the Fair Work Agency
Research undertaken by Occupational Health Assessment Limited in June highlights that nine out of every ten HR experts are yet to have any contact with The Fair Work Agency, the government’s newly created employment rights enforcement unit.
This research was initially a lead story for Personnel Today, and later featured in other publications including Employer News, HR & Benefits and the HR News website.
Claire McCusker appointed as Practice Director
Health and Protection provided detailed coverage of the appointment of Occupational Health Assessment Limited’s new Practice Director, Claire McCusker. Full details on this important improvement and extension to our team are available here.
Sue Britton Bursary Award Winner announced
The Sue Britton Bursary Award is made annually in her name by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd to a medical student who has shown outstanding perseverance through difficult circumstances. Read this year’s recipient, Ms Narvand Maarij’s, inspiring story here.
New podcast episodes now available…
Occupational Health Assessment Limited’s brand ambassador, Steve Herbert, hosts a monthly “Unboxed” podcast series for HR professionals via the HR & Benefits website.
The May podcast looked at the possible impact of further political uncertainty in the UK on Employment Rights and employee wellbeing, whilst the June edition looked at the challenges and risks of AI use in recruitment practices.
Top tips for buying occupational health advice
Managing Director, Magnus Kauders, provides 10 top tips for employers considering purchasing occupational health assessment advice. This item from the HR News website is strongly recommended for any organisation seeking such expert opinions.
100 posts for the “Employer News” website!
Steve Herbert was first asked to contribute monthly thoughts for Human Resources (HR) leaders and their employers way back in December 2018. Almost eight years later and he is still going! In this, his 100th post, he considers the impact on employers and their HR teams of renewed political uncertainty, employment rights, and the government’s newly created Fair Work Agency.
That’s all for this month, please check back for more headlines in the weeks and months ahead.
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.