Occupational Health and Safety

Ensuring health and safety standards is vital – we can help by providing essential guidance

Employers have a duty – often enforced by law – to protect their staff from injury or illness in the workplace. This can range from keeping the workplace free of hazards to taking care of employee wellbeing. Occupational health and safety covers a very broad range of issues, and so business owners need advice on how to ensure standards and requirements are fully met. These articles should help provide valuable guidance.


Covid-19: 5 SMEs Pivoting Their Business Models

Covid-19: 5 SMEs Pivoting Their Business Models

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Covid-19: 5 SMEs Pivoting Their Business Models

We look at five inspirational SMEs who have changed their business models to serve their customers during the coronavirus pandemic

What Is a Furloughed Worker?

What Is a Furloughed Worker?

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What Is a Furloughed Worker?

We take a look at the new Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the process to follow if UK business owners find that they must furlough their employees

5 Tools to Move Your Business Events Online

5 Tools to Move Your Business Events Online

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5 Tools to Move Your Business Events Online

We've curated a list of five virtual event tools and platforms to help you adapt your business events calendar during the coronavirus lockdown

Covid-19: 6 Key Business Areas to Assess

Covid-19: 6 Key Business Areas to Assess

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Covid-19: 6 Key Business Areas to Assess

Joe Hinton, Managing Director of UK Business Mentoring Group, shares a series of prompts to help business owners prepare six key areas of their business amidst coronavirus disruption

What is a Frontline Employee or Key Worker?

What is a Frontline Employee or Key Worker?

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What is a Frontline Employee or Key Worker?

In the wake of the UK Government announcing new measures to stop the spread of coronavirus, we take a quick look at the definition of key workers and frontline staff in the UK

Covid-19: A Guide to Supporting Your Business

Covid-19: A Guide to Supporting Your Business

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Covid-19: A Guide to Supporting Your Business

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

Protecting Remote Working Staff’s Mental Health

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Protecting Remote Working Staff’s Mental Health

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

Supporting Your Staff with Coronavirus Anxiety

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Supporting Your Staff with Coronavirus Anxiety

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

How to Support Local SMEs During Coronavirus

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How to Support Local SMEs During Coronavirus

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

IR35 Delayed to 2021: What It Means for Business

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IR35 Delayed to 2021: What It Means for Business

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

How to Support Your Remote Working Staff

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How to Support Your Remote Working Staff

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

Preparing Your Business for Remote Working

Preparing Your Business for Remote Working

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Preparing Your Business for Remote Working

Maria Espie Vidal of Time Doctor shares her insight into how small businesses can transition to remote working, including how to implement policy changes and address staff concerns

How to Transition to Remote Working

How to Transition to Remote Working

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How to Transition to Remote Working

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

Five Ways to Boost Staff Wellbeing & Productivity

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Five Ways to Boost Staff Wellbeing & Productivity

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?

Is Private Healthcare Worthwhile for SMEs?

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Is Private Healthcare Worthwhile for SMEs?

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

Employee Health Assessments for SMEs

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Employee Health Assessments for SMEs

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?

Does Your SME Need a Lone Working Policy?

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Does Your SME Need a Lone Working Policy?

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

Why SMEs Need a Secure Remote Working Policy

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Why SMEs Need a Secure Remote Working Policy

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

The Business Case for Flexible Working

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The Business Case for Flexible Working

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

Employee Wellbeing: How to Keep Your Staff Healthy

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Employee Wellbeing: How to Keep Your Staff Healthy

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