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The need for healthy business people to aid our economic recovery
The recent launch of the British Chambers of Commerce ‘Business is Good for Britain’ campaign saw calls, from across the business and political spectrum, for continued support for British business. It is widely acknowledged that the route to the UK’s … Continue reading
Taking Care of Business: coalition government policy
With one in six workers is currently experiencing depression, anxiety or stress, the figures speak for themselves. But is enough being done to make mental health a workplace priority? In order to explore the business case for managing mental health … Continue reading
Presenteeism and its effects: the need for a healthy workforce
Most of us have probably – at one time or another – struggled in to work when feeling slightly unwell. The illness we’re suffering from could be something minor such as a head cold, but in some cases people will … Continue reading
Health at work – an independent review of sickness absence
The figures speak for themselves: 140 million working days lost to sickness absence in a year, at a cost of £13 billion to the taxpayer and a loss of £15 billion pounds in economic output. The recent Health at Work … Continue reading
Taking Care of Business: solutions for better mental health at work
Over the next few weeks here on Healthy Business we’ll be posting a series of articles based on the review of Mind’s business summit – which took place in May 2011 and was held in conjunction with AXA. Forming part … Continue reading
Alcohol and the Office Party
Is your organisation holding a Christmas party this year? While this is the season to be jolly, for HR managers and business owners the annual do comes with responsibilities on top of having a good time. There are sound reasons … Continue reading
The future of work: could people be paid for results achieved instead of hours worked?
It’s incredible to think just how much the workplace has changed over the last couple of decades – and with today’s advanced technology and culture of instant information, it doesn’t look like the pace of change is likely to slow … Continue reading
Talent management, the Steve Jobs way
From groundbreaking desktop computers through to the mega-success of the iPod, it’s fair to say that Apple’s machines changed the world – but as well as being the figurehead of these iconic designs, Steve Jobs was a passionate leader dedicated … Continue reading
Employment law: recent changes
Recently, three big changes have taken place in employment law –all of which are likely to affect businesses to some degree. With an ageing UK population –over 10 million people in the country are over age 65 – it was … Continue reading
Young people and business: a workplace education
Graduates and school leavers can often bring enthusiasm, fresh ideas and recently acquired skills to the workplace. But is the education system currently effective in making sure young people have the level of skills required to join the workforce? Results … Continue reading
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