Occupational Health Blog

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  Supporting an ageing workforce

  As life expectancy continues to increase, people are continuing to work for longer. As well as the obvious financial reasons, many people choose to work beyond the traditional retirement age because of the range of benefits employment brings, such as social interaction and a sense of job satisfaction and fulfilment. And there are of course […]

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  Working from home – the healthy way

  Working from home has proven to be a steep learning curve for many people. But 18 months into the pandemic, there are some businesses that haven’t looked back since making the switch to remote working and have now decided to close their offices for good. For many employees, this is a welcome move that will […]

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  Supporting parents in the workplace

  Parenting is often described as a juggling act and never has this been more true than over the past year. With offices and schools closed for weeks on end, many parents found themselves having to work from home whilst simultaneously home-schooling their children. It’s no wonder so many felt burnt out by the time the […]

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  Supporting those with PTSD in the workplace

  As part of our continued commitment here at YourGP to raise awareness of safeguarding mental health in the workplace, this month our Occupational Healthcare specialists are focusing on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and highlighting the vital role employers can play in getting sufferers the help they need.   What is PTSD? PTSD can affect […]

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  How nature can boost mental health in the workplace

  When Lockdown was first introduced and the roads fell quiet, many of us experienced a new-found connection with nature. Hearing birdsong and seeing plants and wildlife flourish gave many people the boost they needed to pull through such uncertain times. It is therefore apt that the theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, which […]

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  Why everyday should be ‘Companies that Care Day’

  Feeling like your employer truly understands, values, and cares about you can make all the difference to your working life. In fact, it can have a hugely positive effect on your life outside the office too. And so this year the Occupational Health professionals at YourGP are lending their support to Companies that Care Day […]

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  Is a ‘duvet day’ the answer to National Sickie Day?

  According to national statistics, the first Monday in February is the day when employees are most likely to pull a sickie, hence it is now dubbed ‘National Sickie Day’. There is of course a huge range of reasons for these absences – some genuine and some not so genuine. But perhaps National Sickie Day should […]

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  Staff retention and promoting happiness in the workplace

  It’s no secret that businesses need to evolve in order to compete, and sometimes the best changes and innovations are the result of new team members joining and offering fresh ideas. However, when staff turnover becomes too high, it can be quite unsettling for the whole team, which in turn will have a knock-on effect […]

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  Not all disabilities are visible

  Working from home has multiple benefits. However, one major drawback is the lack of one-to-one connection with colleagues. A quick catch up at the water cooler, banter in the staff room at lunchtime, after-work drinks at a local bar – these are great opportunities to check in with team members to see how they are, […]

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  How remote workers can tackle bullying in the workplace

  When you think of bullying, what image does it conjure up for you? A child being teased in the school playground, perhaps? Sadly, of course, bullying can occur at any age – it can take the form of discrimination and harassment in the workplace, for example. And whilst this year may have seen a dramatic […]