A new survey reveals how leading human factors experts view the current position of the profession, the challenges that could lie ahead and where more research is needed
Digital wellbeing coaches could help beat stress and improve wellbeing and a new study suggests getting users and healthcare professionals involved early in their design could be the key to making them work.
Human factors professionals are making a difference in countries around the world and we’ve teamed up with the Indian Society of Ergonomics to learn how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected workers there.
Human factors is becoming one of the most talked about topics in veterinary care as more professionals recognise the difference it can make to improving performance and working environments.
Want to share ideas and make new connections with other human factors professionals working in the same area as you? Our Sector Groups could be the perfect place to start…
After the latest agreement to tackle climate change was agreed at the recent COP28 summit, what can human factors professionals do to help create a greener and more sustainable future?
Human factors professionals working in health and social care can now get practical advice from a new book designed to improve the wellbeing of both medical staff and patients
How do human factors professionals develop skills, track strengths and gain recognition? Our all-new Professional Competency Checklist is your essential guide
A sight-saving kit to help healthcare professionals in low-income areas is just one of this year’s winners of an award honouring ideas that can help create a better society.
It’s almost time for our annual Ergonomics & Human Factors Conference with a packed programme covering the latest topics and debate in human factors and ergonomics.
Patients and medical teams are improving interactions with each other, improving the treatment experience and building better connections by sharing details of their lives
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
Artificial intelligence has made decision-making easier, such as trusting our satnav to choose the best route from A to B, but when it comes to the big questions, is it better to keep the human touch?
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…
A human factors training course developed by the Royal Navy’s Safety Centre and which has helped contribute to better safety culture across the service has now been given official accreditation by the CIEHF.
To mark this year’s Mental Health Day, a group of organisations including the CIEHF have come together to call for more action to be taken to fight poor mental health at work
With COP27 almost over, the climate crisis is back under the global spotlight and our free Climate Ergonomics guide can help bring human factors thinking to the challenge of creating a more sustainable world.
If you’re at next week’s IEA Triennial Congress in South Korea then make sure you stop by our stand and say hello to our team – and we’ll see you in London when we host the 2027 event!
Most cyber security attacks are down to human error but putting the blame on people after an incident has happened isn’t the best way to stop breaches happening again in future, according to one expert.
A new method of capturing data about how construction workers move while they’re carrying out tasks on-site could help protect them from high rates of injury
As technology takes an even greater role in our lives and automation expands into more and more areas, what does this mean for the future of human workers and will they still be needed?
Could a radical rethink about how we view cars and the role of personal vehicles be what’s needed if we want to find sustainable transport solutions that work for all road users?
If human factors is to make a significant difference to shaping how we use artificial intelligence then where should we be turning our attention to make sure we have the biggest impact?
Women are less likely to be given painkillers and face a longer wait to be seen by hospital doctors, according to new research into gender bias and how patients are viewed by medics
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.
Discover how you can help celebrate the CIEHF’s 75th anniversary by contributing to a special journal edition marking our milestone birthday next year.
Meet the CIEHF’S new Chief Executive Ben Peachey and discover more about his career so far and what he’s most looking forward to now he’s part of the Institute.
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