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
The Uttar Pradesh government has become the latest state to implement rules aimed at protecting female workers from sexual harassment and violence, but campaigners say much more needs to be done to stamp out the problem.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 11 July 2022
Fatal and serious fires in business premises regularly hit the headlines in India, but campaigners claim planned reforms to health and safety laws could increase the risk of them happening, rather than reduce it.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 11 July 2022
Power cuts caused by a lack of coal at power stations have reignited concerns that India is not moving fast enough to expand sources of renewable energy and start reducing its contribution to climate change and air pollution.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 09 June 2022
The recent heatwaves in India have forced people to stop work to avoid the brutal heat, and led to renewed warnings that rising temperatures caused by climate change threaten the health of millions of outdoor workers.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 11 May 2022
Indian companies are increasingly supporting the mental wellbeing of staff through initiatives like days off for recuperation, counselling and mobile apps designed to build resilience to stress.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 11 May 2022
Although India has made progress in banning the use of chemicals that pose a risk to workers’ health, there remains a long way to go to eradicate the danger.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 06 April 2022
Although many countries have banned the use of asbestos, the deadly substance continues to be used widely in India, placing workers and others at serious risk.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 06 April 2022
Indian truck drivers face a high risk of road accidents and health problems caused by poor working conditions, and the situation is compounded by the unorganised nature of the trucking industry.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 08 March 2022
The government has promised to provide social security benefits to workers employed by app platforms, but trade unions say progress in delivering them is painfully slow.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 08 March 2022
Many Indian women are entitled to maternity leave and are protected from dismissal while taking it, but the rights do not extend to all workers, and regularly have to be fought for through the courts.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 07 February 2022
