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Covid-19 Update: Help and Support for Employers
With the recent rise in cases of Covid in the UK, with ‘Pirola’ set to become the dominant variant and over 65’s being eligible for...
How to Manage Menopause in the Workplace
Menopause, a natural transition, can cause a number of physical and emotional symptoms. In this blog post, we suggest ways that you, as an employer, can support your employees who are experiencing the menopause.
Back Issues When Remote Working: Can DSE Assessments Help?
Remote working brings with it a number of benefits including a reduced commute and, thus, an enhanced work-life balance. It is, however, also causing a surge in back problems. Can a DSA assessment help? We think the answer to that question is a resounding yes.
Loch Training & Wellbeing – where we’re at and where we’re going…
I joined Loch Associates Group as Head of Loch Training and Wellbeing almost a year ago, and what a time it has been. Busy is an...
Why is Mental Health First Aid Training Important?
Mental health problems can be disruptive to both an individual’s wellbeing and the wider workplace. To support your employees and equip them with the tools to support one another, you might consider mental health first aid training. But what does that involve, and what should you know before offering it?
How Does Mental Health Relate to Health and Safety?
Mental health problems can negatively impact the wellbeing of employees and the cohesion of a team. As part of your health and safety obligations, what can you do, as an employer to support colleagues who are experiencing psychological turmoil?
Should Menstruation Leave be Offered in the UK?
In 2023, Spain created a new type of sick leave aimed at women who are experiencing debilitating menstruation. Those who are having a difficult period can, if in receipt of a doctor’s note, take three days off work to deal with symptoms. Should the initiative be rolled out here?
Workplace Morale
How to Address Workplace Morale When It Is Impacted by External Factors Workplace morale and employee engagement define whether staff...
National Stress Awareness Day – 2 November 2022
Stress is what happens when the demands placed on us are (or seem to be) greater than the resources we have to deal with them. When you’re...
Safer Gambling Week – What to watch for in the Workplace
For many, gambling is a fun activity they participate in every once in a while. A bet on the Grand National for old time’s sake, a flutter...
Managers & Mental Health – The Crucial Link
Mental health problems cost the UK economy at least £117.9 billion annually, according to research published in March 2022 by the Mental...