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
Building Information Modelling has traditionally been used to develop and share digital information, plans and 3D models for the efficient design and construction of buildings and other physical assets, but it also holds huge promise for ensuring the safety of construction projects, from the design phase through to the management of the build itself.
By Manuel Tender, Digital4OSH on 07 February 2025
Flexible working has been shown to offer numerous benefits, from improved employee wellbeing to greater productivity. But the rapidly changing nature of work in a digital age means employers need to take a strategic, joined-up approach when implementing flexible working practices, if they are to fully realise the benefits.
By Andy Lake, Flexibility.co.uk on 05 February 2025
Employee expectations around the nature and organisation of office, home and hybrid working have changed significantly in recent years, making it more important than ever for employers to rethink and update their approaches to flexible working, ergonomics and workplace design, to better support employee wellbeing, motivation and job satisfaction.
By Guy Osmond, Osmond Ergonomics and Alex Reffell, Osmond Inclusive Wellbeing Services on 05 February 2025
Incidents of abuse and violence against workers who deal with the public are on the rise. What is causing this spike in inappropriate behaviour, and what can employers and the Government do to make the workplace safer for public-facing employees?
By Kerry Reals on 03 February 2025
Renting, rather than purchasing, safety equipment like gas detectors and respirators can, in certain situations, offer safety, environmental and productivity benefits, including immediate access to the most up-to-date technology and the ability to save on ongoing maintenance costs.
By Neil Shepherd, Dräger Hire on 03 February 2025
Incorporating elements of nature, greenery and natural lighting into the workplace has been shown to have a positive impact on employee mental and physical wellbeing, creativity and productivity, and there are some simple and low-cost ways of achieving this, even in the most built-up areas.
By Dr Keith Whitehead, British Safety Council on 03 February 2025
Home and hybrid working are now firmly established as regular working patterns for significant numbers of people, so it’s a good time for employers to revisit their arrangements for supporting the wellbeing of home workers – from ensuring good ergonomic workstation set-ups to encouraging regular rest breaks.
By Nigel Oseland, Workplace Unlimited on 03 February 2025
The move to clean power, such as renewables and hydrogen, is rapidly gathering pace. If the industry is to meet the UK Government’s target for decarbonisation, and to acquire the investment needed to achieve this goal, it’s essential that safety is prioritised as part of the development, rollout and use of these new technologies.
By Megan Hine, Draeger Safety UK on 10 December 2024
India’s female gig workers recently withheld their labour on Diwali day in protest over poor working conditions and rights, and commentators say the success of their organisation via digital channels means a powerful new tool is emerging in the battle for marginalised workers to get their voices heard publicly.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 09 December 2024
Although India is fast expanding its renewable energy capacity and green industries like electric vehicle production, women are currently poorly represented in green jobs. However, commentators say this needs to rapidly change if the country is to hit its target of shifting to clean energy by 2050.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 09 December 2024
