One of the stated aims of the Labour government is to reform and improve the services provided by the National Health Service (NHS). Work towards this ambition began with Lord Darzi’s report last year, and this month the government has published some ambitious plans. The key focus is to move the NHS from combatting sickness […]
Occupational Health Assessment Ltd’s recent coverage and insights… Occupational Health Assessment Ltd (OHA Ltd) are the UKs only Certified B-Corp occupational health provider. This unique status makes us a leading voice in topical conversations relating to workforce wellbeing, Human Resources (HR) issues, employee benefits and (of course) occupational health assessments. Below is a brief summary
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employer awareness of stress risk assessment requirements is worryingly low.
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Join us at our fun, informative, interactive and FREE to attend webinar! Our 2025 season of quarterly – and incredibly popular – webinars continue with another practical and engaging look at all the key HR and employment issues of the moment. Our well-known and engaging speakers for this HR & Employment webinar include: Entertaining and
The quarterly Occupational Health Assessment Ltd Employment Webinars began in the early summer of 2024. These webinars attract a large and growing audience of senior HR, Finance, and C-Suite professionals. Attendees are treated to a highly topical, fun, informative and interactive update on many current employment issues from truly expert speakers. The success of our
University faces HSE investigation over stress claims The University of Birmingham has been investigated by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after repeated complaints about work-related stress not being acted upon. Following an initial investigation, the HSE found the University to have material breaches of the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
At the end of 2024 the government took the controversial decision to overlook the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s recommendation to award compensation to those people represented by the Women Against State Pension Increases (WASPI) campaign. The WASPI campaign centred on the increase of state pension age for women born in the 1950s, which many
The Labour government came into office with the promise of boosting growth in the British economy. With this in mind the Get Britain Working White Paper was published by the DWP in November 2024. The launch was accompanied by much coverage in the spoken and written national media. The White Paper seeks to improve productivity.
A short summary of our recent media coverage and insights Occupational Health Assessment Ltd (OHA Ltd) are the UKs only Certified B-Corp Occupational Health Provider. We are increasingly a leading voice in topical conversations relating to workforce wellbeing, Human Resources (HR) issues, employee benefits and (of course) occupational health assessments. Below is a brief summary
£900k fine after failing to protect health A recent high-profile case involving a £900,000 fine for exposure to Legionella highlights crucial considerations for HR managers tasked with maintaining a safe environment, especially in sectors managing residential guests or communal properties. Legionella bacteria can be deadly (causing Legionnaire’s disease) and a Health & Safety Executive (HSE)