Two miners killed in separate Queensland mine incidents
A gold prospector died after being struck by a boulder, while another man was found dead 1km underground after a roof collapse. Investigations are underway.
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Five Narcissist Types to Spot in Your Life
Leading psychologists identify five common narcissists found in families, friendships and work. Learn how to recognise and manage these damaging personalities.
124 Deaths Show UK Health and Safety Rules Must Stay
Ruth Wilkinson of IOSH warns that deregulating health and safety is dangerous and costly. With 124 workplace deaths last year, we must uphold standards for safe growth.
Gen Z Workers Face Stereotyping & Stress in UK Offices
New research reveals nearly half of young UK office workers face criticism from older colleagues due to generational stereotypes, leading to stress and high quit rates. Discover the findings and what it means for workplace culture.
Firm fined £433k after fatal forklift accident
Hessle Plant Ltd fined over £400,000 after delivery driver Chris Keegan was fatally crushed by a faulty forklift. Read the full investigation findings and HSE warning.
Gen Z Stress Costs 26 Million Workdays Annually
A new study finds young Australian employees are taking millions of days off for stress, raising alarm for employers. Experts cite social media and a lack of work ethic as key factors.
Health and Safety Boss Sues After 3-Storey Fall
Beauty Bay's head of health and safety is suing for millions after a life-changing 3-storey fall from a warehouse balcony. The High Court case centres on disputed safety claims.
Man killed in incident at Tayto crisps factory
A man in his 60s has died following an incident at the Tayto Snacks factory in County Meath. Gardaí and the HSA are investigating the tragic workplace accident.
Worker killed in machine over missing 50p screw
Alban Watts, 61, was strangled in a hen-feeding machine after a 50p screw was missing. His family blasts farm bosses as the company is fined £50,000. Read the full investigation.
Farm fined £50k after worker killed by missing screw
A Cumbria egg producer fined £50,000 after Alban Watts was strangled by machinery. HSE found a missing 50p screw could have prevented the tragedy. Learn about workplace safety failures.
Teen dies in workplace tractor accident in Cambridgeshire
A 19-year-old girl, Žavinta Petrašiūtė, has died after a tragic industrial accident involving a tractor at Pretoria Energy in Cambridgeshire. Police and HSE are investigating. A fundraiser has been set up to support her family.
Workplace hangovers cost UK economy £1.4 billion
As Christmas parties begin, new data reveals the staggering £1.4bn cost of workplace hangovers and widespread substance misuse. Discover how UK employers are tackling this crisis.
Apprentice, 15, dies after air hose workplace prank
A teenage apprentice has died after coworkers forced a high-pressure air hose into his body during a workplace 'joke'. The tragic incident highlights the dangers of compressed air misuse.
Men's Health Crisis: UK Men Ignore Serious Symptoms
A new report reveals over 50% of British men ignore worrying health issues, leading to more severe problems. Discover the reasons and the new workplace initiative tackling this silent crisis.
Physics Explains Britain's Burnout Crisis
Discover how physics principles reveal why our work culture causes burnout. Learn why building 'surge capacity' is essential for mental health in high-pressure Britain.
Centrelink pays £33k to ex-staff over mental health resignation
A former Centrelink employee wins £33,000 compensation after being forced to resign during mental health crisis. Read the full Fair Work Commission ruling details.
91% of UK Adults Experience Burnout: Expert Tips
Mental Health UK reveals 91% of adults faced extreme stress. Learn to identify burnout symptoms and discover expert strategies for recovery and prevention.
UK's New Blueprint for Employee Retention & Wellbeing
Discover how forward-thinking UK employers are revolutionising workplace support to help staff overcome health challenges and stay in work, boosting both wellbeing and business performance.
Radio host Annabelle Brett reveals miscarriage heartbreak
BBC Radio presenter Annabelle Brett opens up about her devastating miscarriage experience, sharing the emotional turmoil and importance of workplace support during personal tragedy.
Business Chief Demands Sick Note System Overhaul
Former John Lewis chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield calls for urgent reform of UK sick note culture, warning it's pushing people out of work and burdening the NHS.
1 in 4 UK pet owners take animals to work
New research exposes Britain's workplace revolution as millions of employees now bring their furry companions to the office, with dogs dominating the trend.
Mechanic dies after being trapped between vehicles in garage accident
A dedicated mechanic lost his life in a devastating workplace accident after becoming trapped between two vehicles at a West Midlands garage, prompting HSE investigation.
UK Sick Leave Crisis: 44% More Workers Off Ill
Britain faces a growing workplace health crisis as long-term sickness absence soars, with business leaders warning of economic consequences and calling for urgent government action.
UK Government Launches Workplace Sickness Review
The British government has initiated a comprehensive independent review to tackle the growing workplace sickness absence crisis, with potential reforms to the controversial 'fit note' system and support for long-term ill employees.
UK worklessness crisis to cost employers £6bn yearly
A shocking new report reveals British businesses must invest £6 billion yearly to tackle the growing worklessness epidemic, with mental health support and flexible working at the forefront of the solution.
Gen Z's Office Frog Trend Takes UK Workplaces By Storm
Discover why young professionals are striking unusual frog-like poses in offices across the UK, and what this viral trend reveals about modern workplace culture.
Manslaughter probe after Roman tower collapse kills worker
A construction worker has tragically died after a wall collapsed at a Roman tower excavation site in London, prompting a manslaughter inquiry and raising serious safety concerns.
Why hugging is becoming essential in UK workplaces
Discover how British professionals are embracing workplace hugging as a tool for wellbeing and productivity, and why this surprising trend is transforming corporate culture across the UK.
Office Traitors: How BBC Show Mirrors Workplace Betrayals
The psychology behind BBC's 'The Traitors' reveals uncomfortable truths about office politics, backstabbing colleagues, and the emotional toll of workplace deception in British corporate culture.
Work stress made me bald at 23
A 23-year-old woman shares her devastating journey with sudden hair loss caused by workplace stress, revealing how alopecia transformed her life and the treatments that finally worked.
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