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Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder The lack of sunlight in winter can cause seasonal affective disorder (SAD), often termed “winter depression.” SAD is common, affecting around 2 million Britons each year, according to the NHS. SAD symptoms usually appear in autumn and begin to ease in spring, and while some sufferers experience symptoms annually, others may […]

Economic instability is becoming widespread amid record inflation, and many Britons fear a recession. Recessions can cause redundancies and increases in unemployment overall. Furthermore, the uncertainty that a recession brings can have adverse effects on employees’ mental health and, consequently, organisations. Thus, it’s critical that employers prepare to help support their employees’ well-being during the

Employees who continuously use computers (desktop and laptop) and other equipment that incorporates visual display screens as part of their working activities are subject to potential work related injuries. Consequently, display screen workstations should be assessed to ensure the health and safety of those who use them.

In an age when more and more positions require duties to be carried out almost exclusively on computers, and when the internet can instantly connect anyone anywhere, many employers, are offering the option of teleworking. Teleworking allows employees to work from home or another alternate location and communicate with their employers electronically. Regarding teleworking, this

Working remotely is a rising trend, but there are many factors that must be considered for home or other remote work environments. This checklist provides steps that organisations should take in order to minimise issues related to ergonomics for remote employees.