January 2019 | 3 min read
Stress and Mental Health: It Helps to Talk
Over 11 million working days are lost a year because of stress at work. Employers have a legal duty to protect employees from stress at work by doing a risk assessment and acting on it. HSE defines stress as ‘the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand […]
January 2019 | 5 min read
Setting Boundaries for Employee Horseplay
While practical jokes and pranks at work can be considered a natural way of letting off steam, some actions can pose a serious health and safety threat. Mike Sopp looks at recent and historical cases that show how “horseplay”, when it goes wrong, can have a serious impact on both individuals and the employer. For […]
