HR Most Influential Thinker to discuss building a business case for wellbeing

Director of the Work Foundation’s Centre for Workforce Effectiveness Stephen Bevan will discuss how HR directors can best build a business case for wellbeing in HR magazine’s live web TV debate on...

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Expert recommendations on sedentary offices

An expert statement on the impact of prolonged sitting in the office has been published today by the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM).

Three million people unable to work due to back pain

Up to three million people are estimated to be on long-term sick leave or unable to work because of back pain, according to research by Nuffield Health.

Tax-efficient ways to get workers fighting fit

We all know that a healthier workforce is a more productive workforce. As well as generating a greater output in the working day, healthy employees should have fewer days off work.

Pixie McKenna: Addressing cancer in the workplace

It's estimated there are now more than 700,000 people of working age living with cancer, making it an issue that employers can no longer afford to ignore.

Don't forget about senior leaders' health, says Virgin Media chief people officer

Companies must not overlook the health and wellbeing of senior leaders, chief people officer at Virgin Media Maurice Daw has told HR magazine.

Building a business case for wellbeing

Having a healthy and high performing workforce is vital to success in an increasingly competitive business world. But all too often wellbeing isn't viewed as a boardroom issue.

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Tailoring health and wellbeing initiatives very valuable

HR departments should seriously consider tailoring health and wellbeing strategies to the needs of their particular organisation, vice president of UK HR at Samsung Tess Smillie has told HR...

Punter Southall uses wearable tech to monitor employee health and wellbeing

Wellness is coming to your business whether you like it or not. This was the stark message from PSHPC managing director John Dean last night.

Employees in the North-East most at risk of health problems

Employees in the north-east of England are most at risk of health problems, with 31% of the workforce at risk of developing conditions, according to analysis by insurer VitalityHealth.

Standing desk study launched

The longest-running scientific experiment into standing desks to date has been launched by the University of Chester and Virgin Media.

Fit for Work: Is it fit for purpose?

The Fit for Work scheme is meant to be simple, but experts are predicting issues for both businesses and individuals