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Managers can affect heart disease, research suggests
The way managers manage their staff could have an impact on the rate of heart disease suffered by their staff, according to Swedish researchers. The research, which will be published in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine, showed that the more competent staff reported their boss to be, the less risk...
News | 26 Nov 2008
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Managers can affect heart disease, research suggests
Na just time for another Prozac with your 'well-note' from the Doc
Comment | 28 Nov 2008
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Managers can affect heart disease, research suggests
Looks like another lawsuit to me, causa causans.
Comment | 27 Nov 2008
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Stressful jobs double heart disease risk
...ic syndrome. The British Heart Foundation (BHF) said the study provides a possible explanation for the link between stress and heart disease. Professor Peter Weissberg, the medical director of the BHF said in a statement: "The good news is that many of the features of the metabolic syndrome can be reversed or improved by lifestyle changes, in particular increasing exercise and losing weight, combined with stopping smoking," A different study conducted this week suggests that Workplace stress robs UK workers of sleep and could mean they perform worse in the office. The study suggeste...
News | 20 Jan 2006
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Stress management special
...find out more about issues covered in Workplace Law Magazine. Go to www.workplacelaw.net and enter the code printed at the foot of the relevant magazine article into the search box. Government interprets the Landfill Regulations 2002 The Government has produced an interpretation document for waste managers and producers (as well as landfill operators) to clarify its intentions in implementing the Landfill Directive. The original Landfill (England and Wales) Regulations 2002 were amended on 16 July 2004 to incorporate the Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC). The Government considers that there are aspects...
Magazine issue | 1 Nov 2004
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Celebrating 35 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act
...NIuS ACt' REAChES 35-yEAR mILEStoNE It might have taken a few knocks over the years but HSAW is still a highly important and ingenious piece of legislation, says Nattasha Freeman. 20 hEAtED DEbAtE With warmer weather on the way, what does the law say about working in hot temperatures? And what can managers do to keep their staff productive? Jamie Beatson investigates. "As long as responsible employees take sensible precautions, then they are entitled to rely on those precautions." P.31 Clarification from the publishers workplace law The exclusiv e magazin e for premium members of the Workpla ce Law...
Magazine issue | 7 Jul 2009
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Employers told to help employees get healthy
...ers do more to end the 'couch-potato' attitudes of workers. The recommendations range from providing bike sheds for those who want to cycle to work, to encouraging staff to take the stairs instead of the lift. However, they also go beyond just suggesting that more salads are available in the work canteen, and say that employers must ensure that there are "tailored educational programmes" so that employees can be given more accurate information about calorie intake and the importance of a balanced diet. Employers already have a legal duty to tackle health issues such as stress and depression, ...
News | 11 Dec 2006
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The sex issue
...e, the SDA has made it unlawful for employers to discriminate, directly and indirectly, against an individual on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. Since then women have made positive strides towards the rebalance of the gender equation. One in three managers are now female compared to one in twenty three decades ago. Traditionally male-dominated professions have also seen an influx in women, most notably in the law profession where the numbers of female practising solicitors has risen from 6% in 1975 to 41% in 2004. While progress has been seen in some...
Magazine issue | 1 May 2006
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The year of living dangerously
know-how to manage your workplace DECEMBER 05/JANUARY 06 ISSUE 13 Year of Living Dangerously There's no hiding place for workplace managers JAMES SEAN KATHRYN CLARA The AGEROS ELSON GILBERTSON SANDS Based on a true story. All the characters are real and no actors have been used in the production of this piece. Highly commended: PPA Magazine of the Year 2005 interactive business and professional Highly commended: AOP Online Pu...
Magazine issue | 1 Dec 2005
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No smoking? Employers face the costs of kicking the habit
...he legislation applies not only to gays, lesbians and bisexuals but also to heterosexuals. The first successful Tribunal case brought under the Regulations was won in January of this year. Mr Whitfield, a highly paid senior manager for Cleanaway, was persistently taunted about his sexuality. Fellow managers nicknamed him Sebastian after the political aide from the TV series Little Britain, who constantly tries to seduce his boss. The Marketing Director insisted on calling him Dear after he ordered a kir royale at a business conference. Other more junior members of staff portrayed Mr Whitfield as abnor...
Magazine issue | 1 Apr 2005
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Evacuation versus invacuation
...line is, you need to highlight any potential issues up front and then have a controlled and managed answer to ensuring everyone you allow into your building can get out. Oh, and yes, you can refuse access on the grounds of safety, just expect to be challenged! 7 "For years the majority of building managers did nothing about evacuation of disabled people (the majority of building managers wrongly thought it was acceptable to take people to a safe refuge and leave them there for the fire service to rescue)." For years the majority of building managers did nothing about evacuation of disabled people (th...
Magazine issue | 10 Jul 2008
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Have we binned your Workplace Law Magazine?
...Print options available for meetings, presentations or as reference materials. LATEST 04 EDITORIAL We've been bombarded with information about what's going to happen to the planet if we don't take action to prevent global warming. But presented with such a big picture, it's difficult for workplace managers to grasp what they can actually do to make a difference. face in implementing a Living Wage. UPDATE CONFERENCE IN ONE DAY Following the success of the 9th Annual Facilities Management Legal Update Conference, Workplace Law is running a strippeddown, one-day event that brings together the very ...
Magazine issue | 7 Apr 2008
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Has the HSE lost its bite?
...coming legislation. Contain cutting edge and practical guidance to help FMs comply. Take a comprehensive look at the current hot topics. Contain real case studies. Include advice from experts in the energy management sector. Give you direct access to legislation. · Essential reading for facilities managers, landlords, architects and those with responsibility for commercial property, Energy Performance 2006: special report is an accessible plain english publication combined with the expert knowledge and experience on an energy specialist. To register your interest in purchasing a copy of this publicat...
Magazine issue | 1 Apr 2006
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Directors' responsibilities for health and safety
...nes with appropriate articles highlighted to try and raise awareness of FM among my colleagues. Circulation of these is usually swift and I am sure many don't read but merely initial the circulation slip and pass on. However, Workplace Law Magazine has not reappeared after two weeks and a couple of managers who have read it commented very favourably. I say keep up the good work and keep using plain English! Ian Cann, Head of Facilities Services, University of Ulster . WIN! a Steelcase Please Chair Every month one letter will be rewarded with an award-winning Please Chair, courtesy of Steelcase. To c...
Magazine issue | 1 Feb 2005
