It’s not just employees working on-site who need to be protected by employers and health and safety officials are reminding organisations of their responsibilities to staff
An international survey of the world’s workers reveals one in five report suffering from daily loneliness and the wellbeing of younger employees has fallen since last year.
From sleigh-driving fatigue to the risk of being injured hauling presents down chimneys, Santa Claus could do with some help from human factors at this time of year
With summer temperatures making some workplaces feel uncomfortably warm, new research has explored the effect that different heat levels in offices can have on staff.
A personal story about badly fitting PPE shows reveals there’s still much more to be done to ensure every worker has the correct equipment to keep them safe and comfortable.
Our new infographic reveals how the principles of Good Work Design can create environments that increase wellbeing and performance and where workers feel supported and encouraged.
Safety shoes can protect workers from injury at hazardous sites but new research suggests they could also make wearers more likely to fall over when they trip unexpectedly.
New research has identified more than 40 ergonomic practices that could help to pro-tect workers in grocery distribution centres from suffering painful injuries linked to their jobs.
New research explores how the body adapts to work-induced fatigue during lifting tasks, emphasising the importance of ergonomics in designing procedures
A new guide is helping business leaders in Norway and beyond understand why a systems-based approach can create safer workplaces and improve performance with practical and easy-to-follow advice.
Will humans still be needed in the workplace as AI use increases? A group of human factors experts has gathered a range of perspectives for a new look at what the future might hold
Discrimination can cause huge problems in workplaces, but how should ergonomists deal with difficult issues around gender and ethnicity and what are the challenges they could face?
The rise of technology that can track employees’ attention and focus by monitoring their brains is raising questions about how we should use neurodata and what it could mean for the workplace
This year’s UK Disability History Month is highlighting the challenges faced by disabled people around employment and how workplaces can be made more accessible.
Workplaces are often designed with productivity as a priority, but what about workers’ mental health? A new study reveals the most important factors to think about to improve employee wellbeing.
New research claims workplace wellbeing initiatives such as meditation and mindfulness don’t deliver any benefits to employees and bosses need to find more effective ways to improve mental health.
The serious problems caused by workplace bullying and aggression are well known but more minor incidents can also have a damaging effect on workers and their wellbeing.
An overhaul of national and workplace policies is needed to help long Covid sufferers enjoy a successful and sustained return to work, research has found.
The CIEHF celebrates its 75th anniversary this year but what could the world of human factors and ergonomics look like in another 75 years? One of our members looks into their crystal ball…
Stressed-out managers around the world report feeling less engaged with their jobs, but improving work culture could hold the key to boosting wellbeing and sparking a “global productivity boom”
Our new infographic is filled with practical advice on how to prevent musculoskeletal disorders, including warning signs of where problems could develop and easy-to-follow tips on working more safely.
Apple’s Vision Pro VR headset has started new conversations on how we interact with the virtual world, so how can human factors improve our experience in the metaverse?
