The Equality Act 2010 (the Equality Act) is the law that bans the unfair treatment of employees (i.e. on the grounds of age, disability, race, sex, etc.) and helps achieve…
Read MoreHow much do you know about rheumatoid arthritis? Almost 700,000 people in the UK suffer from this condition although it is often believed to be a condition that only affects…
Read MoreObesity is a term used to describe somebody who is overweight with a high degree of body fat. There are different levels of obesity; a person with a BMI between…
Read MoreThe Welsh government has just released its annual Welsh Health Survey for 2014, which shows an upswing in the general health of the Welsh people. Lifestyle habits, like smoking, drinking…
Read MoreFigures from the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) annual statistics for 2013/14 have helped shed some light on the extent of the issue of ill health related to work. The report…
Read MoreKnowing what protected rights you have as an employee can help you if you need to take time off work because of your health. Statutory rights Statutory rights are legal…
Read MoreDo you exercise with your colleagues? If not, this year’s Workout at Work Day might change that. Workout at Work Day is an annual awareness day organised by the Chartered…
Read MoreEvery employee in the UK has a basic annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks, which amounts to 28 days every year for full-time workers and pro-rata for part-time employees. The…
Read MoreWe often hear of the negative effects of working at a desk – studies have shown that it can increase the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer….
Read MoreA BBC poll carried out in 2013 focused on the importance of office workers getting away from their desks during their lunch break. A survey was carried out with 600…
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