The UK’s energy efficiency landscape is transforming, with new regulations, reporting and efficiency standards set to reshape how organisations manage their energy in 2026.
By TEAM Energy on 12 March 2026
Nature provides the essential foundations of our global economy and society. As established in the recent assessment from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), all businesses, across all sectors, rely on nature.
By Valerie Pinkerton, Green Finance Institute on 09 March 2026
Revisions to ISO standards mean organisations wishing to maintain certification must now consider climate change issues when considering the effectiveness of management systems covering everything from safety to quality and beyond.
By Dr Keith Whitehead, British Safety Council on 09 March 2026
Reports that IT companies are pressurising the Karnataka government to extend the sector’s legal maximum working day from 12 to 14 hours have provoked a furious reaction, with unions and IT workers warning it will lead to a major deterioration in staff wellbeing.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 08 August 2024
Worker fatigue could potentially pose a serious risk to the safe running of London’s public transport and strategic road network, but Transport for London has a comprehensive set of measures in place to minimise the chance of tiredness affecting workers’ ability to perform safely.
By Chris Jones, Transport for London on 01 August 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers huge potential for improving the performance, functionality and fit of personal protective equipment (PPE). Material science company W. L. Gore and Associates is already working with stakeholders like apparel and footwear manufacturing partners to explore how the technology can ensure the most effective use of materials, create inclusive PPE that fits all genders and body shapes, and incorporate smart technology with enhanced safety and comfort functionality into garments and more.
By Leonard Schlichting, W. L. Gore and Associates, and Reza Jamshidi-Azad, GORE-TEX Professional Fabrics on 01 August 2024
Migraine can have a debilitating effect on an individual’s performance at work, so it’s vital employers take steps to reduce the triggers for an attack and provide adequate support.
By Andrea Quinn, The Migraine Trust on 01 August 2024
Many employers are keen to support the psychological health of their workforce through the provision of different forms of training and employee support services, but it’s vital there’s genuine evidence of the effectiveness of the training and support provided, otherwise the investment will be wasted.
By Professor Neil Greenberg and Georgina Godden, March on Stress on 01 August 2024
Those responsible for workplaces, public buildings and multi-occupied residential premises have a variety of duties aimed at protecting the occupants from fire, and good communication with those at risk is crucial to ensuring the dangers are properly managed.
By Phil Jones, William Martin on 23 July 2024
Even with the Building Safety Act 2022 having passed its second birthday, many of the requirements have not quite reached maturity.
By Sofie Hooper, IWFM, and Anthony Taylor, Resolve Risk Ltd on 23 July 2024
Specifying fire doors that have undergone independent third-party certification provides reassurance the door will perform as stated in the event of a fire, when correctly installed and maintained, and ensures compliance with fire door regulations to protect lives and property.
By Kevin Underwood, British Woodworking Federation on 23 July 2024
The recent tragic deaths of 46 Indian migrant workers in a fire in an unsafe accommodation block in Kuwait has reignited concerns the Indian government is failing to exert sufficient pressure on overseas governments and businesses to protect the safety and labour rights of Indians employed overseas in unskilled and semi-skilled work.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 07 July 2024
Although many Indian businesses celebrate the annual Pride Month aimed at encouraging support for the country’s LGBTQ+ community, there is much work to be done before all Indian workplaces become inclusive spaces where people can be open about their sexuality and gender identity without fear of discrimination.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 07 July 2024
