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5 simple Ergonomic practices to implement in the workplace
Looking to improve health, safety, and productivity at work? Discover 5 simple ergonomic practices you can implement today. From adjusting workstations to encouraging movement, these tips can reduce injuries and boost wellbeing.
Insight Workplace Health
Jun 264 min read


How can Ergonomics improve Workplace Safety?
Applying ergonomics in the workplace helps prevent injuries, enhances comfort, and boosts productivity—creating a safer, healthier environment for everyone.
Insight Workplace Health
Jun 194 min read


Gold Standards in Occupational Health Record Keeping
What rights do employees have when it comes to their occupational health records? From access requests and data correction to how disagreements with clinical opinions are handled, maintaining gold-standard OH records requires compliance with both GDPR and healthcare-specific ethical standards. Learn what best practice looks like in real-world scenarios.
Dr Lara Shemtob
Jun 92 min read


How Medical Ethical Principles Translate to Occupational Health Practice
Occupational health professionals apply the core medical ethical principles—autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice—to guide their practice. These principles help balance the needs of individuals and organisations, ensuring that health recommendations are ethically sound, confidential, and focused on preventing harm. Understanding these concepts can help employers and employees navigate complex workplace health decisions more confidently.
Dr Lara Shemtob
Jun 23 min read


Why Occupational Health Isn’t on Anyone’s Side - And Why That Matters
Occupational health isn’t on the side of the employer or the employee—it stands in the middle, offering balanced, evidence-based support when it matters most.
Dr Lara Shemtob
May 272 min read


Is your HR team ready for the upcoming welfare reforms?
With new government plans aiming to get more people with long-term ill health or disability into employmen t, the composition of...
Dr Lara Shemtob
May 83 min read


Welfare Reform, Workforce Change, and What Employers Need to Know
Wales has a population of around 3.2 million people . Of those, approximately 400,000 Â are receiving either Personal Independence Payment...
Dr Lara Shemtob
Apr 303 min read


Occupational Health Reviews (Recalls)
Need an occupational health review or recall? Here’s when and why a follow-up may be needed after your initial assessment.
Matt Higginson
Apr 173 min read


How to create a return to work programme
Support your staff with a flexible, structured return to work programme that boosts wellbeing, productivity, and retention.
Dr Lara Shemtob
Apr 144 min read


5 Ways to Manage Stress in the Workplace
Struggling with stress at work? These 5 simple strategies can help reduce pressure and support a healthier, more balanced work life.
Insight Workplace Health
Apr 114 min read


Work-Related Stress - Signs, Causes and Management
Struggling with stress at work? Learn the key causes, signs to watch for, and how early intervention can make a real difference.
Insight Workplace Health
Apr 86 min read


Return to Work Strategies: Best Practices
Return to work meetings support employee health, manage absences, and ensure a smooth transition back to a productive work environment.
Dr Lara Shemtob
Apr 73 min read


Top five work and health tips for human resource management
Effective HR management balances clear processes, communication, and occupational health support to create a healthier workplace.
Dr Lara Shemtob
Mar 314 min read


Wellbeing at Work: What It Means and How to Improve It
Boost workplace wellbeing with strategies for mental & physical health, a positive culture, and employee support. Read more
Insight Workplace Health
Mar 287 min read


Signs of Burnout at Work: What to Look Out For
Feeling exhausted, unmotivated, or cynical at work? These could be signs of burnout. Learn how to recognise and address it early.
Dr Lara Shemtob
Mar 243 min read


8 Strategies to Promote Wellbeing in the Workplace
Boost workplace wellbeing with 8 key strategies, from mental health support to ergonomics, for a healthier, more productive team.
Insight Workplace Health
Mar 215 min read


How to beat the Monday blues
Struggling with the Monday blues? Learn how work stress and sleep cycles impact mood, plus tips to boost motivation and energy for the week
Dr Lara Shemtob
Mar 173 min read


Ergonomic Assessments - FAQs
Get answers to common ergonomic assessment FAQs, how they differ from OH appointments, assess fitness for work, and support workplace health
Insight Workplace Health
Mar 122 min read


The Role of Occupational Health in Employee Wellbeing
Occupational Health supports employee wellbeing with evidence-based strategies, tackling stress, prevention, and workplace health.
Dr Lara Shemtob
Mar 103 min read


Cognitive issues at work
Cognitive issues at work affect performance, productivity & safety. Supportive workplaces & occupational health can help manage them.
Dr Lara Shemtob
Feb 104 min read
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