Businesses still prioritising accidents over long-term health risks, research finds
WorkNest found that only 51% of organisations claim to give equal attention to accidents and long-term health risks.
Seasonal safety strains: Managing human‑centred risks year‑round
Ed Pietruszewski discusses how organisations must adopt dynamic safety practices to manage seasonal and environmental risks effectively.
Zurich Corporate Risk launches cancer risk assessment tool with Further
The digital tool is designed for group risk customers and aims to help employees better understand their risk of developing cancer, while providing guidance on prevention and early detection.
Digital whistleblowing dominates as anonymous reporting hits record levels – Safecall
The number of reports with names attached dropped from 37% in 2019 to 25%, while anonymous submissions made up 56% of all cases.
Construction and retail named UK’s riskiest industries to work in, index finds
Construction and retail were named the joint riskiest industries to work in the UK in 2026, according to a Risk Index published by online training provider iHasco.
Deepfakes pose growing risk for UK recruitment and HR, warns expert
Rebecca Napier, IT business partner at Gi Group, said: “The recent headlines around Grok AI being used to generate inappropriate deepfakes should set off alarm bells for those in recruitment and HR teams."
Most employers unprepared for overseas assignment risks, research finds
Towergate Employee Benefits found that only 32% of UK employers said staff relocating abroad were fully prepared for changes in climate.
Festive work pressures disrupting sleep for frontline staff, experts warn
Research from MattressNextDay highlighted how prolonged standing, repetitive lifting and long periods of driving are affecting workers’ bodies across different sectors.
Broadstone hires Damien Burke to lead regulatory practice
Burke brings more than 25 years of banking and lending experience, spanning credit risk analytics, compliance and regulatory responsiveness.
Notify Technology launches AI software to speed up workplace accident analysis
Notify Spark uses AI to speed up accident reports and investigations, aiming to improve root cause analysis and turn incident data into insights firms can use.
Tructyre to invest further in employee health and safety
This comes after the implementation of initiatives designed to further protect its technicians, both onsite and on the road.
BSI warns of AI-driven decline in entry-level jobs as businesses prioritise automation over skills investment
Research by BSI reveals that nearly half of global business leaders are using AI to cut headcount, with entry-level roles most at risk and SMEs expected to play a key role in future skills development.
