Avoiding stress in the workplace
According to the latest figures from the Labour Force Survey, 428,000 people in the UK suffered from stress in 2011-12,
Continue readingLong-term sickness absence costs £6.5 billion each year
According to a study carried out by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr), the cost of sickness absence
Continue readingHow to choose an occupational health provider
Occupational health providers are trained to protect businesses from sickness absence, injury in the workplace and legal action should a
Continue readingWhy use placement screening services?
The aim of placement screening is to verify the credentials of prospective job applicants and to ensure that they meet
Continue readingNew pilot schemes to focus on occupational health
The government has introduced a new two-year pilot scheme under which those in the UK who receive sickness benefits will
Continue readingWhat is different about occupational health physicians?
The difference between an occupational health physician and an ordinary medical practitioner is that the former focuses on the patient
Continue readingWhy employers need an occupational health provider
Occupational health providers are responsible for assessing the impact of an employee’s work on his or her health and ensuring
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