Verbal abuse and threatening behaviour are the most common types of violence at work but physical violence at work still occurs. Risk of violence can be managed by providing workplace security measures, establishing safe systems of work (especially for lone workers) and providing information and training.
In 2014 the largest survey in the UK was taken place primarily focusing on sickness and absence costs. The survey found that it costs employers £29 billion a year which equates to 6.5 days per employee. Wurkplace’s top tips for a speedy return to work can help minimise the costs of your business. Wurkplace’s top …
The Whistleblower is an employee who reports suspected wrongdoing in the workplace; its technical name is ‘making a disclosure in the public interest’. Your employees can report if they believe: Someone’s health and safety is in danger There’s a risk of actual damage to the environment It’s a criminal offence The company isn’t obeying the …