Workers over the age of 50 comprise nearly one third of the entire UK workforce, and they’re essential to the economy. Employers therefore have an imperative to recruit – and retain – older workers.
By Tracy Riddell, Centre for Ageing Better on 07 May 2026
Businesses are increasingly striving to make workplaces and job roles fully inclusive for disabled workers, but in a time of great change it’s vital to remember the importance of reasonable adjustments at work as AI becomes more important in our workplaces.
By Diane Lightfoot, Business Disability Forum on 05 May 2026
Neurodivergent people can sometimes struggle to achieve their full potential at work, but simple changes to recruitment practices, work arrangements and wider workforce education can create an inclusive environment where they flourish.
By Grant Tickle and Dr Audrey Fleming at British Safety Council on 01 May 2026
Temperatures in India in February 2025 were the hottest since records began over a century ago, prompting warnings the country needs to urgently step up efforts to protect both workers and the general population from the health risks posed by extreme heat and humidity.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 08 April 2025
India is implementing a variety of clean energy measures to hit its target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2070, including plans to rapidly scale up the generation of nuclear power. However, climate experts say significant finance will be required from developed countries to phase out coal power, accelerate renewables deployment and expand the national electricity grid.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 08 April 2025
The UK is halfway to net zero by 2050 and on a new, sped-up net zero pathway. In light of this, Graham Paul, sales, marketing & client services director at TEAM Energy, speaks to TEAM Energy’s efficiency and carbon reduction experts about the future of energy efficiency and net zero in the UK.
By Team Energy on 07 April 2025
Widespread adoption of a circular economy model by business would ensure greater environmental and economic value is extracted and retained from raw materials and products, while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions, protecting the environment and boosting business efficiency and reputation.
By Chloe Miller, CC Consulting on 07 April 2025
The culture of an organisation is crucial in determining how successfully it implements, integrates and achieves its sustainability and environmental goals and practices. However, there are a number of simple ways of ensuring a positive organisational culture where everyone is fully committed to achieving excellent sustainability performance.
By Dr Keith Whitehead, British Safety Council on 04 April 2025
Artificial intelligence-powered models, systems and technology have the potential to significantly improve the management of occupational safety and health (OSH) risks, but it is vital that OSH practitioners understand the limitations and dangers of using AI to protect people at work.
By Dr Bob Rajan-Sithamparanadarajah. Safety Groups UK (SGUK) on 01 April 2025
Sustainable aviation fuel is seen as having great potential to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from air transportation. However, as with other emerging renewable energy sources, the safety risks arising from the production, processing and storage of these biofuels can be accompanied by new risks and will require careful management from the safety industry as utilisation increases to meet the Government’s mandatory targets.
By Megan Hine, Draeger Safety UK on 01 April 2025
Safety psychologist, Dr Tim Marsh is a well-known figure on the international conference and events circuit, regularly giving talks on the importance of taking a holistic approach to health, safety and wellbeing.
By Kerry Reals, British Safety Council on 01 April 2025
Dräger’s annual Safety and Health at Work Report provides a useful insight and snapshot into the views of employees and managers on safety in UK workplaces. This year’s report suggests employers need to increase and refine their efforts in areas such as employee mental wellbeing, more structured safety training and greater use of digital and connected safety technology.
By David Head, Draeger Safety UK on 19 March 2025
Health and safety training is a vital tool for improving the safety performance of a business. However, employers must first address any cultural problems that could undermine its effectiveness, such as time pressures encouraging workers to take short-cuts, explains Marimuthu Kamarajan, head of education at British Safety Council.
By Marimuthu Kamarajan on 10 March 2025
