Thinking Through Rapid and Scalable Rollout of Healthcare Innovations for Public Health Challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that rapid innovation in the face of public health emergencies is possible. In only 15 months, 15 vaccines have been approved or authorized for use in various parts of the world. What thinking is required to support uniform rapid rollout for future public health emergencies?
Jun 14, 2021 The RAND Blog
The Pivotal Role of Remote Working in the Journey to Jab the Nation
Pulling the UK COVID-19 vaccination program together was an immense logistical and technical effort. Had it not been for the working practices mandated by the lockdown, it would have been even more difficult. What changed over the pandemic to allow this to happen?
May 13, 2021 Workplace Insight
Managing the Challenge of Workforce Presenteeism in the COVID-19 Crisis
Presenteeism occurs when people work when in suboptimal health. Both presenteeism and absenteeism are key influences on workplace productivity, but presenteeism is by far the most significant. It's vital that employers identify and deal with presenteeism, for the health of their people as well as that of the organization.
Sep 25, 2020 Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
COVID-19 Brings Opportunity to Reassess Work Policies
As certain COVID-19 restrictions lift, and life for some begins to return to a “new normal,” employers may have the opportunity to rebuild work policies to better support those employees who want to continue working from home. This could produce well-being benefits for employees, without compromising on, and often increasing, productivity.
Aug 11, 2020 Employee Benefits
Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace
Much of the mental health support provided by employers focuses on individual staff members, but it is equally important to consider how an organization itself may need to change to effectively support employees. If an organization is serious about improving staff mental health, assessing the working culture honestly and implementing appropriate changes could be one necessary step.
Jan 13, 2020 Employee Benefits
Is Training for NHS Staff to Manage Workplace Violence Effective?
Going to work should not mean being subjected to physical or verbal assault, but this is the reality faced by thousands of frontline NHS staff. De-escalation training may help staff manage patient violence and aggression, but there is not enough research about what works in specific healthcare contexts.
Sep 4, 2019 Nursing Times
Building Understanding of the Mental Health Challenges in the Construction Industry
Employers looking to address mental health problems among staff must recognize the causes and understand mental health challenges within the organization. Construction workers could face greater risk than workers in other sectors, but awareness of support and help remains low.
Jan 11, 2018 Building Magazine
Measuring What Works: Workplace Well-Being
The link between productivity and well-being is recognized and increasingly accepted as a prerequisite of strong employer and employee performance. HR professionals and CEOs believe that high employee well-being means high staff engagement and a real intention to do well for the workforce.
Nov 28, 2016 CIPD