As part of April’s Hazard of the Month, Stress, we’re highlighting two key areas: Stress Awareness and Managing Mental Health. Stress Awareness Employers are legally required to assess and address any risks of stress in the workplace to protect their employees. There are six key factors that can contribute to stress at work: Demands: Difficulty […]
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Employer Duties for Welfare at Work: What Small Businesses Can Do to Improve Welfare
An employer’s duty of care extends beyond the protection of staff health and safety and the prevention of accidents and injuries – employee welfare is also a fundamental element of employee wellbeing. Identifying and addressing factors that affect employee wellbeing, and taking a proactive approach to improve these is something that all businesses should strive […]
Top 10 Ways to Support Mental Health Welfare at Work
Employees have a duty of care to ensure that they are doing all they reasonably can to support their employees’ mental health and wellbeing. By creating an environment where employees feel comfortable talking openly about mental health, problems are less likely to build up to unmanageable levels, resulting in less time taken off for poor […]