Oct 23, 2012 17:48 BST Atos Healthcare Healthcare provider and insurer Bupa has added its weight to calls for the government to remove taxes that potentially stunt investment in work-based healthcare support and provision. So would this make a difference to employee wellbeing?
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Oct 15, 2012 17:49 BST Atos Healthcare High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the world’s most common, and serious, healthcare risks – and therefore it makes sense for employers to make it a key part of their employee wellbeing and health promotion programmes
Oct 12, 2012 17:05 BST Atos Healthcare Businesses often claim employees are their most valuable asset, so why do so many insist on keeping their health and safety and employee wellbeing programmes completely distinct from one another?
Aug 07, 2012 16:50 BST Atos Healthcare Harder working conditions and very long hours are seriously affecting the physical and emotional wellbeing of employees. New research by the Chartered Management Institute and Simplyhealth shows that managers, in particular, reported rising levels of stress, insomnia and general ‘overload’.
Aug 02, 2012 17:41 BST Atos Healthcare More than 9 out of 10 British employees say they are ‘too busy’ to go and see a doctor if they’re feeling unwell, according to new research by the charity Corporate Health. So does this mean employers need to potentially start thinking of providing healthcare access and support to the workplace?
Aug 01, 2012 20:50 BST Atos Healthcare Technology is supposed to free employees from the workplace grind and give them more leisure time. But this is far from reality, as employees are slowly damaging their health and wellbeing by becoming ‘screen slaves’, happy to pick up work emails and messages at all hours and never switch off. Can occupational health help in keeping a healthy work-life balance?
Jul 31, 2012 08:48 BST Atos Healthcare Following the recently aired TV programmes about ESA and the Work Capability Assessment, you may have new questions about the assessment process or want to seek reassurances about your assessment. We’re very aware that the assessments can be stressful and we believe it’s important your questions are answered properly.
Jul 25, 2012 17:20 BST Atos Healthcare The UK’s smoking ban in workplaces and enclosed public spaces is five years old this month. Both public and employee health benefits the ban brought have been genuine and long-lasting. Occupational health professionals have played a key role in keeping the our offices and workplaces smoke-free.
Jul 23, 2012 08:01 BST Amanda Waring Actress, elder care campaigner and award winning filmmaker Amanda Waring provides her thoughts on the Government's new white paper.
Jun 26, 2012 13:55 BST Atos Healthcare Good employers already know it’s important to have a diverse workforce, and that the contribution a person can make isn’t related to their colour, creed, gender, disability, outlook or background. Former national director for health and work, Dame Carol Black, is now calling for people to add something to that list; health and wellbeing.