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HSE work-related stress report

Work-related stress, depression and anxiety have accounted for the most common category of work related sickness.   This is reported in the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) Report[1]. Social work and education industries have some of the highest work-related stress cases. A total of 914,000 new or long-standing cases were reported last year with 372,000…

Ministry of Justice staff grievances surge, figures reveal

After a pandemic-era fall in the numbers, Ministry of justice staff grievances have exceeded the 1,000 mark in the 2021/2022 financial year.   Figures reveal that they stood at 839 grievances in the 2020/2021 period, rising to 1,078 in the following year. The data was published by MP Mike Freer after receiving a written parliamentary…

Identifying personal injury claims in employment cases – Webinar with Jessica Rowson

Our head of Psychiatric Injury, Jessica Rowson, is presenting a one hour pre-recorded webinar about personal Injury cases in Employment matters.   Available from 1st December for unlimited indefinite viewing This webinar is aimed at all employment practitioners who deal with discrimination cases. It will cover how to identify when a personal injury claim may…

Gavin Williamson denies bullying allegations

Sir Gavin Williamson is facing fresh allegations allegations of bullying during his time as Defence Secretary.   Not for the first time Sir Gavin has faced allegations, BBC News yesterday reported that this time Williamson told a senior civil servant to “slit your throat” and “jump out of the window” during his tenure under Theresa…

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Randstad’s recent “Gender Equality in the Workplace 2022” Survey interviewed 6,000 working adults in May 2022 from the construction, education, healthcare and technology sectors.   It found that 32% of woman say their careers have been affected by Sexual Harassment and 72% of woman had either encountered or witnessed inappropriate behaviour from male colleagues at…

Work Related Stress and Covid-19

In March 2020 Coronavirus (Covid-19) was declared a global pandemic and on 23/03/2020 the Prime Minster issued the first lockdown, forcing the majority of the workforce to work from home.   Some companies already had working from home facilities, so it was only the frequency with which this happened that changed but, a large number…

Everything You Do is Right Day

Apparently, today is ‘Everything You Do is Right Day’. Honestly, that is a thing!   It follows yesterday’s ‘Everything You Do is Wrong Day’, which (if you are anything like my household) feels like every day! On a serious note, however, it can help to raise self esteem or even just a wry smile to…

75% of UK Office Workers Considering Quitting Due To Workplace Unhappiness

According to a survey reported in the press, three quarters of UK office workers questioned are considering leaving or changing their jobs due to various issues resulting from workplace unhappiness.   Burnout, poor work-life balance and toxic workplace culture were some of the factors cited, with over half of those polled experiencing low morale, whether…

DWP Disability Discrimination

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to conduct a review into its practices, as it is revealed that it has been on the losing end of more employment tribunals for Disability Discrimination than any employer in Britain. According to research by BBC’s Panorama series, the DWP received 134 claims of discrimination against…

Bullying In Lincolnshire Hospitals

According to a recent story in The Lincolnite, as many as one in three or more staff think about leaving the NHS due to bullying in Lincolnshire hospitals. Cases are as widespread as receiving harassment and abuse from patients, as well as bullying from fellow colleagues and even their managers. Based on staff feedback reports,…