Occupational Health and Safety

Covid-19: A Guide to Supporting Your Business

The Fleximize Team

In uncertain times, businesses need clarity and knowledge. Here's an extensive guide to accessing financial support to help keep your business trading

Protecting Remote Working Staff’s Mental Health

Brendan Street

Remote working for prolonged periods during the coronavirus pandemic can have a negative impact on your employees' mental health. Here's what you can do to help

Supporting Your Staff with Coronavirus Anxiety

Brendan Street

Employees across the UK are experiencing high levels of anxiety around the potential impact of coronavirus. Here's how you can reassure and support your staff

How to Support Local SMEs During Coronavirus

Jessica Smith

With the coronavirus pandemic taking over the country, it's time to support small businesses that rely on local custom to stay afloat. Here's how you can help

IR35 Delayed to 2021: What It Means for Business

Hannah Robinson

The IR35 reform has been delayed to 2021, giving the private sector extra time to prepare. The Larsen Howie Team, experts in IR35, explore what this means for your business

How to Support Your Remote Working Staff

Mark Wiggins

As more and more businesses take steps to prepare their staff for remote working, it's important to take a moment to consider how you can support staff whilst they work from home

How to Transition to Remote Working

​Darren Hockley

Remote working is becoming increasingly popular among UK SMEs. Here are 10 considerations to ensure your staff remain happy and productive when working remotely

Five Ways to Boost Staff Wellbeing & Productivity

Sam Cropper

Sam Cropper of Viking reveals how providing the right office environment can boost the overall wellbeing and productivity of your workforce

Is Private Healthcare Worthwhile for SMEs?

Dr Zubair Ahmed

Dr Zubair Ahmed, Co-founder and CEO of Medicspot, explains why small businesses should be thinking differently about employee healthcare

Employee Health Assessments for SMEs

​Marcus Herbert

Marcus Herbert, Corporate Operations Specialist at Nuffield Health, explores the value of intelligent personal health assessments for SMEs

Does Your SME Need a Lone Working Policy?

Jyoti Patel

We explore why lone working policies are an important component of every SME's Health & Safety process, and how to go about writing one that's tailored to your employees

Why SMEs Need a Secure Remote Working Policy

Nik Williams

Having flexibility over where employees work can result in higher risk of a security breach. ShredallSDS Group's Nik Williams talks us through the importance of secure remote working policies

The Business Case for Flexible Working

Jason Downes

Many employers are wary of flexible working, but it presents far more opportunities than threats. So, why and how should you implement it in your business?

Employee Wellbeing: How to Keep Your Staff Healthy

Emma Davidson

Looking after the health of your employees can deliver tangible benefits to your business, but what steps can you take to improve employee wellbeing?

Safety Systems for Commercial Vehicles

Naomi Webb

Its important to keep your staff safe when they get behind the wheel. These safety solutions should do the trick for any business with commercial vehicles

New Recruits' Health Not up to the Job?

Marcia Smith

How to manage a new recruit who's too sick to work, and an employee who's given misleading health information.

2 Tips for Managing Sick Leave and GP Visits

Marcia Smith

Check whether you can force an employee to take sick leave and whether people need to clock-off for GP visits.

Managing Employee Medical Issues

Marcia Smith

Dealing with medical conditions in the workplace - when you can terminate contracts and handling personal data.