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Government consults on occupational health provision

Employee Benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions and Department of Health and Social Care have published a consultation on ways to increase take up of occupational health provision. This is part of a goal to develop a longer-term, multi-disciplinary workforce to provide occupational health services.

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The top 10 most-read articles between 21 – 27 July 2023

Employee Benefits

The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 21 – 27 July 2023 were: Flexible Working Bill receives Royal Assent London Underground strikes over pension changes suspended Most common forecasts for 2024 pay awards sit at 5% University College London gives staff 9.5%

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The sector responds to the Spring Budget

Workplace Insight

With the lack of firm planning and procurement reforms, and retrofit entirely left out, there is disquiet that the major growth opportunities will never be realised by this government.” There was opportunity to expand to a wider view of employer-led interventions which go far beyond occupational health services.

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Why ‘work ability’ is helping evolve absence management

Employee Benefits

So, while the UK government is consulting on tax incentives to encourage greater employer provision of occupational health (OH) services – with the ultimate goal of improving return to work for those with long-term illness – we take a look at the important role of vocational rehabilitation (VR).

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A Checklist of HR Policies and Procedures to Have in Place

HR Digest

Get a lawyer or any consultant to give a once- over to the written HR policies format to avoid any legal hassles ahead. There are some compliance issues concerning employees that the government mandates, and if the same are applied half-heartedly or in an incomplete manner, then again, it leaves the company vulnerable. Increments.

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Laws And Regulations Every HR Professional Should Know In 2023

Empuls

HR professionals must now navigate a labyrinth of laws and regulations that govern everything from labor standards to digital workspaces. New protected categories are being added, including provisions for gender identity and gender expression. Health and safety regulations 1. Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion (DEI) 1.

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The UK workplace sector reacts to the Spring Budget 2023

Workplace Insight

Other key announcements A £400m investment to increase the availability of mental health and musculoskeletal resources, and expand the placement and support scheme for individuals.