Expert views
Commentary submitted by Ruth Wilkinson in their own words.
Back to profileFour out of five people see flexible working as important to job, survey finds
Work-life balance and flexibility in working arrangements should form part of open and constructive conversations with workers.
Modern slavery victims ‘exploited in plain sight’ in supermarkets and shops
It is clear that too many organisations still lack the basic systems needed to identify and prevent exploitation.
Nurses ‘collapsing on shift’ because of heat
Heat stress can make it harder for people to work safely and effectively.
Most Britons want workplace temperature limits to combat heatwaves – poll
While legislation may help provide clarity in the future, businesses should not wait for a maximum legal limit before acting to protect workers.
UK businesses missing signs of modern slavery, warns IOSH
It is clear that too many organisations still lack the basic systems needed to identify and prevent exploitation.
All new homes must be built with air con – Lib Dems
The debate over a UK maximum workplace temperature is an important one.
AI must be people-first to make work safer, IOSH warns
The challenge before us is not whether AI will transform work – but whether that transformation will be safe, healthy, fair, and human-centred.
‘Broken’ sick note system to be overhauled in bid to boost economy
If Britain is to keep people healthy, productive and in work, then prevention and person-centred approaches must lead the way.
Worsening climate extremes putting British way of life at risk – advisers
The impacts of climate change are already being realised and are impacting all workers.
Recruitment drive to tackle backlog in Access to Work scheme for disabled people
Good work, meaning work that is safe, healthy, and accommodating of individual needs, benefits people’s health and wellbeing.
Worker health and safety missing from King’s Speech
Worker health and safety must be designed into the core of decision-making and planning for economic growth.
Calls to tackle violence against workers
This day also provides a chance for reflection and is a reminder of our shared responsibility to prevent harm at work.