Tag: Wellbeing

WA Management blog posts relating to Wellbeing.

Top 10 Tips for Building a Positive Workplace Culture

A positive workplace culture is essential for a successful and productive organisation, and impacts employee engagement, satisfaction, and staff retention. Workplace culture is made up of beliefs, attitudes, customs, traditions, and behaviours, and defines how individuals interact within their workplace. 1. Define and communicate your core values A good workplace culture requires clarity, so make sure […]

Week Commencing 03/11/2025 – In The News

Construction workers ‘dicing with death’ taking safety shortcuts Nearly half of construction workers admit taking safety shortcuts while working at height to ensure they get a job done on time – despite it being the leading cause of fatal injuries at work, new research reveals. Around a fifth say they haven’t received any training on […]

Safety Spotlight: Bullying in the Workplace and Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures

As part of November’s Hazard of the Month, Work Culture, we’re highlighting two key areas: Bullying in the Workplace and Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures. Bullying in the Workplace Bullying can take many forms, and not all are easy to spot – especially in the workplace. Without a legal definition, we instead must examine the intent […]

Safety Spotlight – Communication Skills and Respect at Work

As part of October’s Hazard of the Month, Accessibility, we’re highlighting two key areas: Communication Skills and Respect at Work. Communication Skills Effective communication across your organisation is essential for business success. It enhances productivity, reduces stress, and fosters stronger, more meaningful working relationships. Strong workplace communication brings a wide range of benefits: Greater motivation – […]

Week Commencing 11/08/2025 – In The News

Keep workers safe in fourth heatwave, urges TUC As Britain  experiences amber warnings for the fourth heatwave of the summer, the TUC has renewed its calls for the protection workers need in the heat. Working in hot weather can lead to dehydration, tiredness, muscle cramps, fainting, and – in the most extreme cases – loss […]

Top 10 Common DSE Risks and How to Avoid Them

Using display screen equipment (DSE) improperly or for prolonged periods of time puts users at risk of discomfort, injury, and long-term health problems. Keep reading to learn more about the most common problems and how these can be mitigated. 1. Bad posture Poor posture when using DSE can lead to muscle strain, spine misalignment, and […]

Safety Spotlight: Stress Awareness and Managing Mental Health

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 […]

Week Commencing 31/03/2025 – In The News

TfL bans non-folded e-bikes on its transport network Transport for London (TfL) has announced that all non-folded e-bikes will be banned on parts of London’s transport network from 31 March to ensure the safety of customers and staff. TfL has been working closely with the London Fire Brigade and other partners to carry out a […]

Week Commencing 27/01/2025 – In The News

Industries taking toll on employee wellbeing revealed A new study has revealed which careers are most impactful on the wellbeing of those who work in those industries. The research, conducted by Phoenix Health & Safety, looked at how different industries affected the physical and mental health of workers, as well as how workers felt their jobs […]

Building Healthy Habits at Work

We all know that we should be living a balanced healthy lifestyle – however, this can be difficult when you spend half of your waking hours at the workplace on a typical working day. Unfortunately, you body does not distinguish between being at work or home and, as such, its important that we extend healthy […]