Minimum wage to rise in ‘highest ever’ increase from next year
The government has announced that the national minimum wage will rise next year in its highest-ever increase. As part of the changes, more people than ever will receive the National Living wage – which is currently only available to those over the age of 23. At present, the National Living wage in the UK…
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4-day working week – is it a good idea?
Burnout is becoming a widespread problem across almost every industry – but some organisations are making moves to tackle this. The theory is that giving workers an extra day off, could promote wellbeing in the workplace and boost productivity. According to statistics, burnout has become an ‘occupational phenomenon’ with one in five workers in…
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Black Friday 2023: List of scams to be aware of and how to report them
Black Friday is upon us, and that means shoppers flock to splash the cash to bag that one-day-only deal. However, some discounts are not all as they seem – and with thousands of shoppers preferring to shop online, it is the perfect opportunity for scammers to make some money. Black Friday encourages…
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8 complaints against Options UK Personal Pensions Ltd upheld in just 1 week
In the space of 1 week, the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) upheld 8 complaints against Options UK Personal Pensions Limited. The complaints It seems that many of the complains result back to the same reason. Customers of Options UK have complained that Options shouldn’t have accepted their applications to transfer there benefit pension into…
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Asbestos in schools – fears for 1,000 British schools after increasing number of teacher deaths
A new report has expressed ‘extreme concern’ as up to 1,000 schools could contain asbestos in the UK. A report, published by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has revealed that 700,000 pupils are learning in ‘unsafe’ schools that need major rebuilding or refurbishment. The report has criticised the school estate, adding that…
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What is HAVS? Plus symptoms
What is HAVS? Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is an occupational health issue usually caused by working with vibrating work tools. It can cause symptoms in the hands, fingers and arms, including the loss of feeling, pins and needles or numbness. Although it is not clear how the vibration causes the condition,…
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3 common occupational lung diseases you need to be aware of
An occupational lung disease is a condition that has been caused or made worse by the materials you have been exposed to in a workplace. The conditions are usually caused by repeated or long-term exposure to certain chemicals or irritants and can often cause serious or life-altering conditions. Occupational diseases can be acquired through…
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International Men’s Day 2023 – 5 ways to support men at work
International Men’s Day is here to celebrate men and all they do in society, as well as raise awareness of the issues they face. We want men to know that it is okay to talk and we are here to listen if they are struggling. Men can often feel the pressure to be ‘tough’…
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Two-thirds of maternity units not safe enough, report finds
Two-thirds of NHS maternity units are deemed ‘not safe enough’, according to records obtained by the BBC. An analysis from England’s healthcare regulator has shown that maternity units currently have the poorest ratings of any hospital service it inspects. The records from the Quality Care Commission (CQC) show that two-thirds (67%) of the units…
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