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Exploring the impact of an ageing workforce
The population of the UK is getting larger, with a figure of 65.6 million released by the Office for National Statistics in 2016. But it's not just increasing - the population is getting older too, with 18% of the UK being 65+ and 2.4% being 85+
e-learning systems helps healthcare industry manage diabetes changes
An intriguing e-learning programme that helps busy healthcare practitioners stay abreast with changes in diabetes management.
Ensuring optimum estate security management
Justin Freeman, the Technical Manager of the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA), offers some useful advice in order to keep your estate security at its peak.
Living with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)
Bethany Torr, Campaigns and Advocacy Officer at Leukaemia Care explores the challenges of living with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)
Could escalating diabetes rates reverse success in reducing heart disease deaths?
Simon Gillespie, Chief Executive of the British Heart Foundation ponders if escalating diabetes rates could reverse success in reducing heart disease deaths
What can we expect for the future of electric vehicles?
With so many technological advances, cars are rapidly changing, with fully autonomous cars set to be rolled out by 2020. The concept of the electric car may have been around for over 100 years, but it’s only now that it is becoming a driving force in the car industry.
Gas Safety Week: Recognising the signs of an unsafe gas appliance
A third of UK adults (33%) don’t know the signs of an unsafe gas appliance, according to Gas Safe Register’s research
Hurricane hazards and climate science research in the U.S.
Ning Lin, Associate Professor at Princeton University’s Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering details her fascinating research on hurricane and climate science by refining methods in risk analysis in this in-depth interview
Water, temperature and crop science productivity research
Prof Robert Aiken, research crop scientist at Northwest Research—Extension Center tells us about his fascinating research into water and temperature, including the extent to which they limit crop productivity.
How climate change impacts the energy sector in Europe
Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS) explores the degree to which climate change impacts the energy sector in Europe
Dyspnoea (breathlessness): Still an ongoing battle
Katy Beckford and Alex Christie from the Association of Respiratory Nurse Specialists detail precisely why dyspnoea (breathlessness) remains an ongoing battle today
What does the pay gap look like in Britain?
The latest data by the Office for National Statistics has found that, while the gender gap in the UK has been steadily closing with the gap reported to have reached a record low in 2017, the average woman in the workplace still earns 9.1% less than the average man
Mobile health monitoring systems that address diabetes
Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan’s TechVision Group shares her thoughts on mobile health monitoring systems that address the global concern of diabetes
Redefining the green belt to tackle the UK’s housing crisis
astudio argues that redefining the green belt will help tackle the UK’s current housing crisis
Indoor air pollution: A silent epidemic
While most of us will not be able to see signs of pollution inside our homes, the air quality of indoor spaces is becoming worse as cars, power plants and construction projects continue to wreak their polluting havoc on UK cities
Prostate cancer: A wake-up call for men
Roger Wotton, Chairman of Tackle Prostate Cancer explores the key issues around prostate cancer, the most common cancer in men.
Official figures show a decrease in UK Neets
There has been a welcome drop in the number of young people in the UK who are not in education, employment or training, known as Neets
New data reveals huge digital HR skills gap
New research from HR consultants AdviserPlus has revealed that 76% of HR professionals believe there is a shortage of digital talent within the industry
Lone Workers – Your Hidden Workforce
There are over six million lone workers in the UK which represents about 20% of the UK workforce. They represent the “hidden” workforce that is under represented in an office they rarely frequent.
Financial worries could hamper workplace productivity and lead to absenteeism
Mental health is one of the biggest causes of sickness absence in the UK, according to the Office for National Statistics[1]. And a new white paper for employers, published by credit information provider Equifax, underlines the impact of financial worries on the mental health of workers
