Sickness and stress – what summer means for workplaces

Summer is upon us, despite the inclement weather, but what effect does the holiday season have on business? Is productivity higher in the run-up to a holiday, or do staff get distracted by the thought of lazy days in the sunshine? And what effect will the incessant rain have on morale? We look at a few of the more unusual issues.

One of the most common problems for employers in the summer is the heat in offices and factories, and how to control it. Air conditioning units can prove expensive... (433 more words)

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