Latest posts from 'Workplace Health and Safety'
The Most Useful 10 Step Workplace Accident Response Plan For Businesses
October 25, 2023 | Author: Adam Wyatt
Let’s face it, accidents happen. However, this doesn’t mean you don’t have to be caught off guard. As the old saying goes – hope for the best, plan for the worst. By having a plan in place for how you and your staff will respond to a workplace accident, you can minimise the damage and help your employees get the help they need quickly and efficiently.
The Future of Workplace Mental Health: Trends & Challenges
October 23, 2023 | Author: Adam Wyatt
A happy and mentally healthy workforce is known to be more productive, leading to a healthier bottom line. To help you assess your efforts and plan for the future, let’s explore the latest trends and challenges in workplace mental health.
Click [here] for Wellbeing: Tech Innovations & Workplace Mental Health
October 9, 2023 | Author: Adam Wyatt
Let’s explore how tech innovations are being used to make mental healthcare more accessible, affordable, and engaging. For employers supporting the well-being of multiple employees, many of whom may work online, the possibilities have the potential to be transformative.
6 ‘Must-Have’ Documents to Make Starting a Hospitality Business a Pizza Cake
September 20, 2023 | Author: Adam Wyatt
Launching a small business needs countless hours of planning and preparation, and hospitality is no exception. Before you open the doors and serve your first hungry customer, you’ll need to apply for licences and get to grips with industry laws and regulations.
Safety by Design: Creating Workplaces for Health & Safety
September 18, 2023 | Author: Adam Wyatt
The best workplace designs aren’t just easy on the eye, they’re also carefully planned to provide the perfect conditions for everybody’s health and safety.
How to Avoid Employer Burnout During the Holidays
December 7, 2022 | Author: Adam Wyatt
November and Christmas can be an opportunity for small businesses to catch up after a slow and difficult year. While it is important to maximise the Christmas window, it should not lead to employer burnout.
Cybersecurity: Need of the hour for small businesses
November 4, 2022 | Author: Adam Wyatt
Research has found that 47% of businesses have become victim to scammers last year. This is a record number of cybersecurity incidents. These attacks highlight the clear need for businesses to remain vigilant.
How to Promote Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace
October 9, 2022 | Author: Adam Wyatt
A study by the Health Promotion Agency in 2020 found that 1 in 5 people experience medium to high levels of mental distress. Given that work is one of the biggest stressors, and takes up most of your week, employers can have a major impact on the mental health and wellbeing of their employees. An effective way to improve health and wellbeing is to promote mental health awareness in the workplace.
How to support mental wellbeing of remote employees?
September 28, 2022 | Author: Adam Wyatt
A survey conducted by Statistics New Zealand has found that 1 in 5 New Zealand workers report always being stressed by work. Work-related stress and fatigue can affect productivity, physical and mental health of you and your employees. As we shift towards a remote working environment, it is important to remember that remote employees are also exposed to work health and safety risks, including risks to mental health.
Returning to the Workplace: What You Need to Know
July 26, 2022 | Author: Adam Wyatt
There have been a significant number of COVID-19 cases in the country and while the case rates are trending downward, businesses should still be careful. If they have staff or employees returning to the workplace, they need to implement a safety plan and have policies in place.