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New government guidance on mental illness
Work and Pensions Minister Lord McKenzie and Health Minister Ivan Lewis have called on businesses to tackle the stigma attached to mental health conditions in the workplace, and launched a new managers' guide containing advice on how to support staff. One in four employees will experience a mental condition at some point, but more than half will be too embarrassed to tell their employers, the Government has claimed. Research from the Department of Work and Pensions revealed that mental...
News | 15 Oct 2007
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New HSE Guidance on Stress
The HSE has published new guidance on managing stress at work in electronic format. The booklet – 'Work-related Stress: a short guide' – provides some useful pointers to employers who are drafting or revising policies on stress in the workplace. The HSE defines work related stress as "the adverse reaction people hav...
News | 2 Jul 2002
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Workplace mental health – the real costs
...tal health at work and at home. BT’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Paul Litchfield, speaking on BBC Radio 4, said the company’s previous efforts had led directly to a reduction in the number of BT employees off work at any one time due to mental illness, from 700 four years ago to 500 now. The new health awareness programme aims to encourage staff to adopt small changes in lifestyle and use proven techniques for increasing their resilience so they can cope better with pressure and work more creatively and productively. BT worked in collaboration with the Communication Workers Union and Conne...
News | 10 Oct 2006
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A new age?
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network A new age? Time to manage age diversity inside this issue SEP/OCT 2011 Issue 62 Belief system Amanda Trewhella assesses the implications of recent religious discrimination cases. Page 24 Virtual office Out with the old Suzanne McMinn with HR guidance on the end of the Default Retirement Age. Page 30 ...
Magazine issue | 5 Sep 2011
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Grinding to a halt: Why Government policy risks bringing business to a standstill
workplacelaw place ace c The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network Grinding to a halt? Why Government policy risks bringing business to a standstill inside this issue JAN/FEB 2011 Issue 58 Comment: This magazine's first cover star reviews the new Equality Act. Page 45 Clinic: Useful advice on coping with weather related disruption. Page 40 Plus: News and case round up of the leading health and safety, FM and HR stories ... Matthew Powell-Howard, Accreditation Manager at NEBOSH, on achieving exam success. Page 22 Badge of distinction Gre...
Magazine issue | 4 Jan 2011
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2009: new beginnings
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network 2009: new beginnings Including our essential guide to workplace regulation in the New Year NEW YEAR spEciAl issUE DECEMBER 08/JANUARY 09 Issue 43 Energy performance certificates: The biggest challenge of 2008? Page 22 Death of the temp Why new laws threaten the future of agency workers. Page 16 put throug...
Magazine issue | 8 Dec 2008
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Health hazards: keeping a lid on panic
...EDITORIAL Communicating effectively in a crisis is vital. Get it wrong and, not only will the press have a field day with your reputation, but existing employees could flee in fear of what else they might be exposed to, and, with your reputation in tatters, you would have serious trouble recruiting new staff. 06 LEGAL CALENDAR Key legislative dates and events taking place during February and March reason for concern, asks Robert Fife, Head of Health and Safety at Anderson Strathern. 20 MESOTHELIOMA: KEY CASES IN THE RIGHT TO COMPENSATION The case of Barker v. Corus could have had a significant...
Magazine issue | 1 Feb 2008
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It’s a WRAP
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network inside this issue NOV/DEC 2011 Issue 63 Changing times David Sharp, MD of Workplace Law, outlines exciting new plans. Page 22 Rules of RiddOR Latest guidance on reporting of injuries and ill health at work. Page 34 Comment: How green is our government? asks Alison Doig, Christian Aid. Page 9 Legal update: Employment Tribunal reform a step too far? Page 16 Partied out Not every workplace event is incid...
Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2011
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Survival of the fit note?
...in people. Page 45 Legal update: Lessons learnt from the super-injunctions debacle. Page 16 Chartered course Iain Brodie, Chairman of the RICS Facilities Management Executive Group. Page 22 Rights of reply Solicitor's Association argues tribunal reform could lead to more red tape. Page 27 Plus: News and case round up of the leading FM, health and safety and HR stories ... workplace law health and safety Contents In this issue ... Latest 05 EDITORIAL Note of caution. IOSH accredited training from Workplace Law IOSH Managing Safely Certificate Choose from one of three study modes to suit yo...
Magazine issue | 5 Jul 2011
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Open for Business
...tape is the top business priority. Page 24 Red whine All fired up Debate on the effects of the Fire Safety Order. Page 22 Checking out Staff recruitment agencies undergo a security audit. Page 27 CPd section: Second in our two part guide to absence management; and PPE policies. Page 30 Plus: A new-look data section, news round-up of the leading network stories and special Workplace Law news update ... environmental Management LAW AND PRACTICE London Thursday 20 May 2010 LATEST INFORMATION ON: n Climate change implications for Facilities Managers n Regulatory regime for waste n Waste wat...
Magazine issue | 4 May 2010
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Dealing with bogus claimants
...you laying yourself open to bogus claimants? inside this issue MAR/APR 2010 Issue 53 Comment: Ensuring home workers aren't vulnerable to musculoskeletal problems. Page 9 CPd section: First in a two part guide to absence management; manual handling explained. Page 30 Fit for purpose Readying the new Workplace Law Executive Centre for operation. something to talk about? How to manage the negative publicity of an employment dispute. Page 27 Conference coverage Special report from the 11th annual Workplace Law conference and dinner. Page 22 Plus: A new-look data section and news round-up of th...
Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2010
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The world in your hands?
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network A new decade: It's now in your hands inSide thiS iSSue JAN/FEB 2010 Issue 52 Strike action Wonderful Copenhagen? Analysis of the discussions and decisions reached during the Climate Change conference. interview: Ali Moran, Chair of the BIFM People Management Special Interest Group. Page 22 Comment: T...
Magazine issue | 8 Jan 2010
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The Diversity Dilemma
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network 'Tis the season... ...to treat everyone fairly? iNsiDE This issuE NOV/DEC 2009 Issue 51 A ding dong or merrily high? You'll never walk alone Health promotion campaign in Liverpool. Page 24 NEW! CPD section Expert guidance on DSE and the DDA. Page 30 Comment: What are you doing to ensure this world is a fit place for the next generation? Page 45 interview: Peter Reading, Fire Safety Manager at the Ministry of Justice, on the RRO so far. Page 22 Plus: An all new data section, and a news ...
Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2009
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Celebrating 35 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act
...racts g a way to ING SPEC JUNE 2009 IAL Issue 48 save money? COST-CUTT 9 ways to cut costs stimulate growth in legally and your orga nisation Forum focus nge: manslaughter First corporate case hits courtroom. the Page 22 Challe calendar The data | Comme | Clinic | nt Network Case law News and more ... Plus: Legal Page 19 Health and Posting safety gone nuts! Workplace successful Law membe results rs BBC's Panora on Controversial programme: ma cuts: the Royal the time to is now Mail story. stand Page 16 and be counte up d? Disability signage: who wants to toilet door? grope a Pag...
Magazine issue | 7 Jul 2009
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Buncefield disaster: the aftermath and what you can learn from it
...ge 26 plus: Legal calendar | Comment The data | Clinic | Client focus Case law and more ... Page 7 Page 22 Page 20 Contents Let's talk safety & health In this issue ... LaTEsT 05 EDITORIAL Responsible for training? At 6.03 a.m. on 11 December 2005, journalist Colin Campbell was live on BBC News 24."I actually can just tell you that I've heard a very, very large explosion just behind me a few seconds ago," he says, turning round to see if he could see anything. Little did he know that the explosion he had just heard behind him was actually 30 miles away; it was the largest explosion since...
Magazine issue | 5 May 2009
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Soap star: The hygiene special issue
... providing many issues for managers to contend with: there are problems related to staff monitoring; allocation; disability and access; as well as germs that can be carried from the washroom to the rest of the workplace. 05 EDITORIAL 09 Focus 12 TImE WATCh Last year, a Scottish meat firm made the news after it was revealed that staff had to clock off to go to the toilet. However, although controversial, monitoring of breaks isn't illegal and many believe it to be of benefit to both employees and employers. 22 neTWoRK 19 TEN yEARS Of WORkpLACE LAW CONfERENCES missing some pieces? get the full ...
Magazine issue | 3 Mar 2009
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Evacuation versus invacuation
...way! I had never though about it before in my life." p. 22 3 www.workplacelaw.net Latest | Editorial Editorial Comment from the Editor ... Workplace Law Group Second Floor, Daedalus House, Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2RE T. 0871 777 8881 F. 0871 777 8882 Editor Kelly Mansfield T. 01223 431 054 News and Features Writer Claire Fuller media Sales manager Melissa Ruseler T. 01223 431 056 Designer Gary Jobson Cover image London Fire Brigade LFBphotos.com photography Rex Features istockphoto.com London Fire Brigade production Controller Mike Horscroft publisher David Sharp T. 01223 431 050 Contrib...
Magazine issue | 10 Jul 2008
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Have we binned your Workplace Law Magazine?
... now 0871 777 8881 or visit www.workplacelaw.net/publications www.workplacelaw.net Latest | Editorial Editorial Comment from the Editor ... Workplace Law Group Second Floor, Daedalus House, Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2RE T. 0871 777 8881 F. 0871 777 8882 Editor Kelly Mansfield T. 01223 431 054 News and Features Writer Claire Fuller Project Editor Alex Davies Design Gary Jobson Photography & illustration cartoonstock.com istockphoto.com Rex Features Production Controller Mike Horscroft Publisher David Sharp T. 01223 431 050 Contributors Mark Bonnema Mike Lachowicz Sebastian Sen-Gupta Printed ...
Magazine issue | 7 Apr 2008
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Managing anger can create a healthier work environment
...hreatened to punch out the windows of the cabin. On a second occasion, Mr Dryden asked Mr Conn why he was giving him the 'silent treatment'. Mr Conn said he would only talk to him about work matters to which Mr Dryden responded by losing his temper saying he would give Mr Conn a good hiding and he knew where he lived. Mr Dryden was also witnessed as being so angry he was shaking. Mr Conn brought a claim for harassment under the PHA against his employer claiming he felt threatened and scared by Mr Dryden's behaviour and they were vicariously liable. The Court of Appeal concluded that the first inc...
News analysis | 31 Mar 2008
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"We don't serve wheelchairs"
...CERTIFICATE IN EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS IS REALLY LIKE... Three current students divulge their experiences to date of studying the CIPD Certificate in Employment Relations Law and Practice with Workplace Law Training. TECHNICAL 28 LEGAL UPDATE In-depth information and guidance on: Carers a need for new discrimination legislation?; Employment Tribunal claims will the numbers keep rising; and Equal pay cases who is a comparator? 18 EFFORTLESS INCLUSION "If we get the products right, then those products will effortlessly or automatically appeal to the widest range of possible users and custom...
Magazine issue | 1 Jan 2008
