The recent longitudinal study conducted by the Work Foundation at Lancaster University brings to light an urgent issue affecting the UK workforce: the impact of job flexibility on workers, particularly those experiencing health declines. This comprehensive study, spanning from 2017/18 to 2021/22, scrutinized the employment trajectories of over 9,000 UK workers aged 16-60, focusing specifically on those who became ill
As the landscape of workplace mental health continues to evolve, people managers must recalibrate their strategies to effectively support employee well-being. By 2025, organizations will need to prioritize six critical areas to address the diverse and dispersed workforce’s evolving needs. This article delves into these priorities, offering insights and actionable strategies for people managers. Individualizing Wellbeing Support Tailoring Support to
About 10% of Americans have experienced drug addiction at some point in their lives. If one of your employees is struggling with this disease, you might be tempted to fire him or her. However, this tactic causes problems for both you and your employee. You’ll lose a valuable worker, and your employee will lose the stability and sense of purpose
Artivion, a prominent manufacturer of cardiac implants and devices, experienced a significant ransomware attack on November 21, which led to the acquisition and encryption of its critical files. This incident caused major disruptions in the company’s ordering and shipping processes, along with certain corporate operations. Although Artivion managed to mitigate the immediate impact, it incurred unplanned expenses related to the
In today’s globalized economy, the success of international companies hinges on their ability to ensure the health and wellbeing of their workforce. Absenteeism can significantly impact productivity, making it crucial for these firms to adopt strategies that prevent employee absences and facilitate quicker returns to work post-illness. Recent studies show that 86% of global firms now offer preventative health and
In a shocking revelation, Anna Jacques Hospital in Newburyport, Massachusetts, disclosed that the personal data of 316,342 patients had been compromised following a significant ransomware breach. This alarming incident, which was discovered around Christmas Day 2023, highlights the growing threat posed by cybercriminals targeting healthcare institutions. The unauthorized access to files containing sensitive demographic, medical, health insurance, and financial information
On Christmas Day in 2023, Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH), based in Massachusetts, experienced a significant cybersecurity breach orchestrated by the Money Message ransomware cartel. This attack was particularly alarming due to the timing and the extent of the compromised data, which included information on over 316,000 patients and the theft of 600GB of sensitive information. The immediate fallout from this
A coalition of 24 union leaders has called on the UK government to urgently reform statutory sick pay (SSP) provisions, arguing that the current plans are insufficient and fail to protect workers’ health and financial stability. This campaign, known as the Safe Sick Pay campaign, is supported by over 150 charities, unions, and employers and seeks significant changes in SSP
A week after an unprecedented cyber attack disrupted operations at Wirral Hospital, the institution has shown remarkable resilience and commitment to safeguarding patient data and restoring services. The cyber incident, which led to significant system outages and data breaches, has prompted the hospital to implement rigorous recovery protocols, underscoring the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures in healthcare systems. The
In a rapidly evolving job market, the relationship between job flexibility and workforce retention has become increasingly significant, especially for employees encountering health declines. Recent research conducted by the Work Foundation at Lancaster University, tracking the employment journeys of over 9,000 UK workers from 2017 to 2022, underscores this crucial link. The Role of Job Flexibility in Employee Retention A
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched an innovative initiative known as the “AI Airlock” scheme. This groundbreaking project aims to revolutionize the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven medical devices, streamlining their introduction into the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). The initiative’s primary goal is to ensure these advanced technologies are safe and effective for patient use,
In the ever-evolving digital age, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for organizations worldwide, with healthcare systems like the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) facing increasingly sophisticated attacks. Recently, Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH), a part of the NHS Foundation Trust, experienced a cyberattack that disrupted its operations, leading to a major incident declaration. The attack resulted in significant challenges,
