10 Proactive Strategies to Enhance Occupational Health in 2024: Reducing Sick Leave and Boosting Productivity
As we approach the end of 2023, a year that saw a 10-year high in workers taking sick leave, largely due to stress, it’s time to look forward. In 2024, let’s focus on reducing sick leave, accelerating return-to-work processes, and improving productivity, all while fostering a supportive workplace culture. Here are ten strategies to achieve […]
Ultimate Guide to Sickness Absence Management for Employers
This comprehensive guide aims at providing valuable insights for managing sickness absence at workplaces. Drawing on extensive research, it explores strategies for comprehensive absence management, necessary procedures, potential obstacles, and practical measures for managing both short-term and long-term absences.
Join SOM’s Webinars during Occupational Health Awareness Week
This year, we’re excited to celebrate Occupational Health Awareness Week (OHAW) from Monday, 18th September to Friday, 24th September. This special week places a spotlight on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), who are five times less likely to engage with occupational health services than large corporations. To rectify this, SOM, The Society of Occupational Medicine, […]
7 Secret Strategies to Supercharge Your Team’s Heart Health & Skyrocket Productivity – Uncovered
The vitality of your workforce is paramount for the triumph of your organisation. Amidst various health concerns, cardiovascular well-being emerges as a pivotal factor profoundly influencing overall welfare and efficacy. Here, we delve into seven practical approaches to fortify your employees’ cardiac health. Advocate for Nourishing Dietary Habits: A well-balanced diet is pivotal in sustaining […]
What is employee presenteeism, and why does it matter?
As the world’s development accelerates, employees are expected to keep up with an ever more complex world. In the pursuit of success, many employees feel pressure to show up to work even when they are sick, exhausted, or experiencing personal issues. This phenomenon is known as presenteeism. A word most of us have never heard […]
Everything You Need To Know About Fit for Work Medical Assessment
Employers pay almost £9 billion every year for medical insurance. What’s more, they lose close to £4 billion a year in earnings due to a four-week sick leave of nearly a million employees. Such significant losses arise from employees who are unfit for specific tasks. This has heightened the need for a Fit for Work […]
7 Benefits of an Occupational Health Assessment
Occupational health assessments are becoming more common in the modern workforce as more employers see how helpful they are. The goal of these tests is to find out about a person’s physical and mental health as well as their ability to do certain jobs. In this blog, we will discuss the top benefits of an […]
What Is an Occupational Health Nurse?
An occupational health nurse (OHN) is a registered nurse who specialises in promoting and maintaining the health and safety of workers in various work environments. OHNs usually collaborate with employers and employees to identify and manage workplace hazards that can cause injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. In most cases, they provide services such as health assessments, […]
8 Safety Critical Medicals FAQs
Who Is Required To Undergo Safety Critical Medicals? Individuals who work in safety-sensitive positions are typically required to undergo safety critical medicals. The exact requirements and frequency of exams vary by industry and may be determined by regulatory agencies. At K2A, we understand the unique health and safety needs of construction workers and offer tailored […]
Managing Absence In The Workplace
Managing absence is when a company has systems and policies to help deal with employee absences and keep levels low. This allows the employer to keep productivity at a high level. It is crucial for employers to have effective absence management practices in place since excessive absence levels cost firms thousands of pounds each year, […]