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Remote and hybrid working: how can employers best provide support?

India continues to embrace remote and hybrid working, with large numbers of staff either working from home full time or following a mix of remote and office attendance. However, remote working can create feelings of isolation and loneliness, in turn affecting performance and mental wellbeing, so it’s essential employers have excellent communication and support procedures in place to prevent these problems arising.

By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 21 October 2026

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AI at work: why employee monitoring may be creating new pressures

India’s information technology companies are rapidly expanding their use of AI in a bid to drive business efficiency and boost innovation. However, commentators warn that the growing use of AI to monitor employees’ work outputs and activities poses a risk to workforce mental health and wellbeing.

By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 21 October 2026

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The five DSE ergonomics myths costing employers money

Employers often try to prevent musculoskeletal problems associated with display screen work by buying equipment, ranging from more expensive chairs to standing desks and posture correctors. The evidence suggests that what makes the difference is not the equipment itself but whether people are shown how to use it, encouraged to keep changing position and given timely, personalised advice based on their actual workstation and risk profile. Dr Nicola Tik and Dr Shane Lowe of Vitrue Health examine five common myths and explain how digital DSE assessment and training can help close the gap.

By Dr Nicola Tik & Dr Shane Lowe, Vitrue Health on 07 October 2026

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    Remote and hybrid working: how can employers best provide support?

    India continues to embrace remote and hybrid working, with large numbers of staff either working from home full time or following a mix of remote and office attendance. However, remote working can create feelings of isolation and loneliness, in turn affecting performance and mental wellbeing, so it’s essential employers have excellent communication and support procedures in place to prevent these problems arising.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 21 October 2026

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    AI at work: why employee monitoring may be creating new pressures

    India’s information technology companies are rapidly expanding their use of AI in a bid to drive business efficiency and boost innovation. However, commentators warn that the growing use of AI to monitor employees’ work outputs and activities poses a risk to workforce mental health and wellbeing.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 21 October 2026

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    When ‘safe enough‘ isn’t the whole story: what workers’ feelings of safety reveal about performance

    Research by Peoplesafe has found that one in two workers reported feeling unsafe at work at least once in the past year, with knock-on effects on staff productivity, mental wellbeing and absence. However, the report also found that workers believe feeling safe at work is something that can be built from a combination of sufficient staffing, practical protection measures like personal alarms, and an organisational culture where concerns are taken seriously and immediately acted on.

    By Naz Dossa, Peoplesafe on 18 October 2026

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    Safety on demand: the role of renting safety equipment in the workplace of the future

    Businesses have traditionally purchased safety equipment like portable gas detectors or breathing apparatus outright. However, many employers are now supplementing asset ownership with rental models, valuing the ability to quickly source ready-configured equipment to meet fast-changing on-site requirements, and appreciating immediate access to specialist knowledge on the most appropriate kit for a particular hazard, and training on how to operate it.

    By Euan McIntosh, Draeger Hire on 18 October 2026

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    When did health and safety become the science of human performance?

    British Safety Council’s Hidden Hazards campaign asks us to recognise workplace health risks that are easily overlooked because they are not always visible or immediate. The emerging science of human performance takes that challenge further, and we therefore need to ask: what if some hidden hazards matter not only because they can make people ill, but because they can quietly change how well people think, judge and respond while they work?

    By Dr Julie Riggs, British Safety Council on 18 October 2026

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    When roles change faster than support: rethinking wellbeing for a workforce in transition

    Constant changes to job roles, tasks and working arrangements can create worries and stress among teams, so it’s essential to constantly review the support offered to ensure workers’ concerns about the need to learn new skills and the financial implications of switching jobs are adequately addressed.

    By Chloe Miller, CC Consulting on 18 October 2026

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    Eliminating barriers in reporting: how conversational AI can unlock safety engagement

    Online reporting systems that require lengthy and cumbersome form filling and typing can discourage workers from reporting safety incidents and concerns. However, AI-powered mobile apps that allow reporting simply by speaking can simplify and speed up the process, boosting reporting rates and overall staff engagement with safety systems and culture.

    By Julian Taylor, ecoPortal on 01 October 2026

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    Five training myths worth retiring

    From setting fixed-term refresher periods to assuming e-learning is always inferior to face-to-face tuition, there are a number of mistakes employers frequently make when organising safety training, and they can negatively affect safety at work.

    By Dr Julie Riggs, British Safety Council on 22 September 2026

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    A pathway to qualifications: tips on passing safety exams

    Passing tests and examinations as part of a safety training course or qualification can be a nerve-wracking process, but there are practical methods for boosting your knowledge retention while studying and ways of planning your learning time to maximise your chances of success.

    By Sian Mudge, British Safety Council on 22 September 2026

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    Knowledge management in EHS: improving competence, compliance and organisational learning

    Creating a single, digital repository for environmental, health and safety information and knowledge allows a business to effectively and proactively capture, analyse and act on employee and institutional experience and insight, learn lessons from near-misses and incidents, and identify crucial EHS training needs.

    By Dr Keith Whitehead C. Env, British Safety Council on 22 September 2026

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