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Europe’s new reporting rules seen as positive but could create ‘two-tier’ scenario

Date posted

06 Nov 2023

Author

Jeremy Waterfield

Type

News

The number of companies reporting with greater detail on issues of sustainability to reach nearly 50,000.

Europe’s new reporting rules seen as positive but could create ‘two-tier’ scenario
IOSH's excellence awarded

Date posted

06 Nov 2023

Author

Virman Man

Type

News

IOSH has just received huge recognition for its work, winning several awards at the Association Excellence Awards.

IOSH's excellence awarded
IOSH poll confirms stress as common work issue with more support needed

Date posted

30 Oct 2023

Author

Jeremy Waterfield

Type

News

Our snap social media poll found that those who don’t feel stressed because of their job are in a small minority.

IOSH poll confirms stress as common work issue with more support needed
Creating a more inclusive and accepting world

Date posted

18 Oct 2023

Author

Sarah Green

Type

News

Highlighting neurodiversity in the workplace, Sarah Green shares her story about working with ADHD.

Creating a more inclusive and accepting world
Two-thirds of workers won’t disclose neurodiversity to bosses

Date posted

13 Oct 2023

Author

Marcus Boocock

Type

Press release

Businesses must do more to create a culture where employees feel they can openly disclose they are neurodiverse.

Two-thirds of workers won’t disclose neurodiversity to bosses
New President-Elect aims to “give back to membership and profession”

Date posted

12 Oct 2023

Author

Marcus Boocock

Type

News

Kelly Nicoll, a seasoned occupational safety and health professional has been nominated as IOSH’s President-Elect.

New President-Elect aims to “give back to membership and profession”
Darren's delight after 'daunting' dyslexia disclosure

Date posted

05 Oct 2023

Author

Darren Teverson

Type

News

IOSH member Darren blogs about the impact of dyslexia on his successful career in the OSH profession.

Darren's delight after 'daunting' dyslexia disclosure
'Asking for help with dyslexia was one of my best decisions'

Date posted

29 Sept 2023

Author

Dave McPherson

Type

News

Dave McPherson tells us about the impact of dyslexia on his life, and how employers can benefit from divergent thinkers.

'Asking for help with dyslexia was one of my best decisions'
Don’t put all our eggs in one basket with new tech

Date posted

26 Sept 2023

Author

Ivan Williams Jimenez

Type

Opinion

Key findings from a new report from the Institute for the Future of Work explore the impact of AI on the workplace.

Don’t put all our eggs in one basket with new tech
Health and safety profession flying the flag for sustainable goals

Date posted

25 Sept 2023

Author

Marcus Boocock

Type

Press release

We reveal how the OSH profession can support the delivery of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Health and safety profession flying the flag for sustainable goals
Is the OSH profession moral or ethical?

Date posted

14 Sept 2023

Author

Duncan Spencer CFIOSH

Type

Opinion

This article examines the difference between morals and ethics and their importance for the OSH profession

Is the OSH profession moral or ethical?
“Blanket approach to return to work will be ineffective”, says IOSH

Date posted

13 Sept 2023

Author

Marcus Boocock

Type

Press release

A blanket approach to people with back problems and other musculoskeletal issues returning to work will be ineffective.

“Blanket approach to return to work will be ineffective”, says IOSH

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