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Why sit-stand desk investments fail without an active working strategy

Many employers provide sit-stand desks in a well-intentioned bid to avoid the health and productivity problems arising from prolonged sedentary working, but this approach is doomed to fail unless it forms part of a wider, everyday workplace culture that encourages and promotes ‘active working’ and regular exercise.

By Gavin Bradley, Active Working CIC and Get Britain Standing Chief wellness officer Yo-Yo OFFICE® on 03 June 2026

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Why physical security is a cornerstone of psychological wellbeing

The measures in place to protect a work site from problems like trespassing or fly-tipping on adjacent premises can have a positive or negative effect on worker wellbeing, productivity and motivation, so it’s essential employers consider measures like effective site perimeters and security arrangements when assessing overall safety and wellbeing risks.

By Chloe Miller, CC Consulting on 03 June 2026

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Managing migraine at work: what do employers get wrong?

Research suggests many managers would be reluctant to hire someone who experiences migraine due to fears they may regularly be absent from work, but simple and low-cost workplace adjustments are often all that is required to support people with migraine to continue to be fully productive.

By Andrea Quinn, The Migraine Trust on 01 June 2026

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    Employers have every reason to support older workers

    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

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    Equality and inclusion at work: why we must keep pushing forward on disability inclusion

    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

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    From policy to practice: Delivering ‘good work’ under the Employment Rights Act

    It’s curtain up on the Employment Rights Act, the Government’s new blueprint for good work and the biggest reform of workers’ rights in a generation. Who better to steer us through the changes and what they mean for workplaces than British Safety Council’s head of HR, Menaka Gamage?

    By Belinda Liversedge on 01 May 2026

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    Cultivating positive relationships across neuro-differences and harnessing the power of inclusion in the workplace

    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

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    The hybrid working playbook: what to do, what to avoid, and why evidence matters

    Research shows hybrid working delivers measurable gains in workforce inclusion, satisfaction and retention, but it’s crucial employers embed flexible working arrangements in ways that support performance, fairness and sustainable organisational culture.

    By Tess Lanning, Timewise on 30 April 2026

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    A toxic cocktail: inside India’s smoky commercial kitchens

    With research showing that chefs in India’s commercial kitchens are regularly exposed to high levels of harmful air pollutants, calls are growing for the country’s ever-growing restaurant and catering industry to switch to cleaner cooking methods and install effective mechanical ventilation systems.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 17 April 2026

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    The human cost of pesticides in Indian farming

    Pesticides are widely used in India to control pests that damage vital food crops, but with widespread reporting of pesticide poisoning and other health damage among farm workers, campaigners say the country needs to move to more ecological methods of pest control.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 17 April 2026

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    Compressed air: always manage the risks

    Compressed air systems are a vital feature in many workplaces, but it is crucial they are safely used and maintained to prevent workers being put at risk of serious injury.

    By Chloe Miller, CC Consulting on 17 April 2026

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    Beyond the Bell: Can flexible working save the teaching profession?

    As the UK government’s flagship flexible working in schools programme nears its conclusion, we investigate whether it’s a practical solution to schools’ retention and stress crisis.

    By Belinda Liversedge on 16 April 2026

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    Metalworking fluids: why complacency may be the biggest danger

    Exposure to metalworking fluids can cause serious and devastating occupational diseases like asthma and dermatitis, so it’s essential employers regularly review their control measures rather than simply assuming workers are automatically protected.

    By Andy Hooke CMIOSH TIFSM, AH Safety and Compliance on 16 April 2026

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