Occupational Health Blog

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  The six workplace hazards your business can’t afford to ignore

  A total of 604,000 employees sustained a non-fatal injury at work, according to self-reports from the Labour Force Survey in 2023/24. Of these, 127,000 employees took more than seven days off work as a result. These striking figures show just how important it is for businesses to ensure every member of staff undergoes thorough training […]

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  The 10 biggest barriers to workplace productivity

  It’s 9am and your employees are at their desks ready for another 8-hour working day. Except one eye-opening survey suggests they’ll only be productive for a total of 2 hours and 53 minutes! So, what’s really going on during the other 5 hours and 7 minutes? And how can you turn things around to get […]

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  Shocking workplace health and hygiene facts

  Research by the University of Arizona found the average office desktop harboured 400 times more bacteria than the average office toilet seat. Share this shocking statistic with your colleagues and hopefully it’ll encourage them to spring clean their desk and take their workplace hygiene routine more seriously! Because the truth is, the consequences of poor […]

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  Workplace movers and shakers: Why it pays to keep active throughout the working day

  Just sat down to work? Chances are you’ll be spending a considerable amount of your day staying in that same spot. That’s because a recent study of UK office workers showed 71% of working hours were spent in sedentary activities. And whilst sitting focusing on the task at hand may be good for short-term productivity […]

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  The importance of sleep: A wake-up call for employers

  How well are your employees performing today? Whether they’re smashing targets or slumping at their desk may depend on how well they slept last night. That’s because studies have shown people who sleep just 5-6 hours a night are 19% less productive than people who sleep the recommended amount of 7-8 hours a night. And […]

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  10 ways to boost your staff’s self-esteem

  February is International Boost Self-Esteem Month, a time to focus on the confidence of your team and the belief they have in their own self-worth, skills, knowledge and abilities. Read on as the Occupational Health experts at YourGP share their top tips for nurturing self-esteem and creating a healthy workplace culture. Why self-esteem matters in […]

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  How weight loss injections transformed Angus’ life

  Meet Angus, a regular patient at YourGP who at 21st 9lbs had been struggling with his weight for several years. He had tried various weight loss methods in the past but none of them proved sustainable. After realising what an impact his excess weight was having on his physical and mental health, he turned to […]

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  The New Year’s resolutions every employer should make

  The New Year represents a fresh start, so it’s no surprise that many employees are tempted by a January job search. With that in mind, there’s no better time for employers to assess how they are meeting their employee’s needs – in order to retain valuable team members and attract the best new talent. The […]

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  What do your employees really want for Christmas?

  Your team has worked hard all year, Christmas is coming and you’re keen to show your appreciation. But what do your employees really want? When a mug with the company logo on it just won’t cut it, read on for some suggestions from the Occupational Health experts at YourGP. Your team is your biggest asset […]

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  When does “banter” become bullying in the workplace?

  Research conducted by CIPD showed that 15% of employees in the UK have experienced bullying of some kind in the workplace. These statistics refer to a wide spectrum of experiences including intimidation and physical violence. But they also cover more subtle behaviours such as excluding a particular person and making inappropriate jokes. The latter might […]