Building a Positive Health and Safety Culture: Happy Workforce, Safe Workplace

We’re diving into a topic that’s not only crucial but also creates a workplace where everyone’s got each other’s back. We’re talking about the effects of a positive Health and Safety Culture. It’s more than just rules – it’s the rhythm that keeps the workforce safe and smiling. The Power of Togetherness: Imagine a workplace […]

Blue Monday – How Employers Can Recognise and Help Struggling Employees

Every year on (or about) the 16th January, the phenomenon of Blue Monday spreads across the UK to supposedly put a dark cloud of depression over one and all. The polar opposite of Christmas day. What is Blue Monday? The idea of Blue Monday has gained popularity over recent years and stems from a piece […]

Managing Absence

A Simple Guide Sadly, you can’t press a magic button to prevent staff absence. But, with a combination of tools, you can take steps to minimise it.  Developing effective return-to-work programmes, helpful workplace adjustments and offering flexible or hybrid working form part of an effective attendance management strategy. Employers should remember that most absence is […]

#Flexfrom1st – flexible working to be a day one right to request

5 Dec 2022 – Flexible working requests to be day one right to request This is absolutely Great News!  On this date, the government confirmed that new legislation would: make flexible working requests a day one right for employees (thereby removing the current 26 weeks’ service requirement) allow employees to make two requests a year (currently only […]

UK Disability History Month 2022

Disability History Month ‘Wednesday 16th November 2022 to Friday 16th December 2022’ is more than just a celebration of achievements, it is most importantly a time for reflection (Picture: Samantha Renke) “It’s a time to challenge us all and to question if we’ve really learned from past mistakes against disabled people. Are things really any […]

Stress Risk Assessment ‘Toolkit’

Work Related Stress  Did you know that Employers have a legal duty to protect employees from stress at work by doing a risk assessment and acting on it.  If you have fewer than five workers you don’t have to write anything down. But it is useful to do this, so you can review it later, […]

Preventing Work-Related Stress in Construction

Did you know? Stress, depression and anxiety are the second biggest cause of work-related ill health in the construction industry. The earlier this problem is tackled, the less impact it will have on workers and business. Taking positive action can help to create a more engaged workforce, boost productivity and save money. Is your job […]

Huge Thank You !

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended &/or supported Our Incredible Fundraising & Networking Event at Uptopia, Skipton last week It was such as Huge Success and we are very very pleased to say that we ‘Smashed It’ – thank you for all the Positive Feedback – we have had […]

MHFA (Mental Health First Aid)

I am so super proud today to announce that I am now a qualified MHFA (Mental Health First Aider), 1 of 100 that The Jordan Legacy CIC and Steve Phillip will achieve as part of their 2021 / 22 Campaign   A Huge Thank you to Tara Powell Our Fabulous Facilitator; and the Super Supportive […]