More work needs to be done to ensure healthcare workers don’t suffer injuries while moving patients, leaving them in so much pain that many want to quit the profession.
The menopause is something every woman will experience and applying human factors thinking could help female employees feel more supported at work during what can be a difficult stage of life.
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.
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.
Using human factors and ergonomics expertise to break down barriers faced by home care staff will create a safer, enhanced system for workers and patients, new research has revealed.
Easy access to phones and email can make it hard to switch off from work, but a new study suggests that checking mobiles before bed can impact performance and decision making by increasing sleepiness.
This year’s UNESCO World Capital of Architecture shows how cities can blend bustling urban neighbourhoods with peaceful spaces for culture and relaxation and create more human-friendly places to live and work.
