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This article examines elements related to children's developmental understandings of death, ways to talk to children about death, a broad understanding of the nature of children's grief and bereavement, recognition [...]

The following query was recently posted on the LinkedIn Groups International Franchise Association's site: 'I am hoping for great keynote speaker suggestions on the topics of franchising, small business, and [...]

Given the substantial investment of time, effort and dollars required to mount a successful franchise system convention, it is essential (especially in our current economic climate) to ensure these events [...]

What is successful convention budgeting? Simply put, a budget that not only reflects, in detail dollars to be spent but one that reflects accurately the goals and objectives of the [...]

Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), which has been shown to cause a range of minor medical conditions in people working in the affected buildings, has no single cause, but has been linked to air conditioning, lighting, colour and noise. The condition can lead to unacceptably high levels of employee absenteeism, and the employer may be forced to respond by investing heavily in altering or replacing air conditioning, windows, office layouts or furnishings. Employers must also be aware that they have a duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to ensure the health, welfare and safety of their employees.

The UK has introduced new laws increasing the rights of temporary workers. Linda Goldman and Joan Lewis find out what this means for firms hiring agency staff. There was a [...]

With swine flu now officially confirmed as a global pandemic, what steps can be taken to limit the spread of the virus within the workplace? Joan Lewis and Linda Goldman [...]

Linda Goldman and Joan Lewis take a look at where the duty of care to employees really lies. Work-related stress, depression and anxiety caused the loss of 13.8 million working [...]

The burden of proof in cases of medical negligence is about to shift. Linda Goldman and Joan Lewis explain what this will mean for OH professionals. When the facts of [...]

Linda Goldman and Joan Lewis explain the legal implications for employers of long-term absence. CASEBOOK Tel Corporation (UK) Ltd v Daw (2007) IRLR 355 Ms Daw suffered from post-natal depression, [...]

Congratulations! You've been invited to make a scripted presentation to a large audience at an annual franchise convention. But unless you are a leader of the free world, recently retired [...]

I've been a close follower (and insider) of track and field for more than 40 years, with a special affinity for distance running. How does the article about U.S. development [...]

Presents a guide for all the important employment law of the British government in 2005 and the impact of the law on occupational health. Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations 2003; Disability Discrimination Act 1995; Equal Pay Act 1970; Employment Practices Data Protection Code: Part 4: Information about Workers' Health.

To evaluate the anxiolytic 3α-5α-reduced progesterone metabolite allopregnanolone in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle in women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and controls.

The article focuses on the guidelines published by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) on dealing with cancer in the workplace. It covers diagnosis, communication, treatment, convalescence and return to work. The CIPD proposes that the employer makes early contact with the employee for good will, but without being intrusive. It also proposes a phased return to work, a reduction of physical and psychological stress, and altered time management, if necessary.

The article discusses issues concerning the existence of bullying in workplaces. Bullying is closely linked with harassment. It is behaviour that is offensive, intimidating, malicious or insulting. Legal protection from bullying is discussed. Moreover, laws such as Protection From Harassment Act 1997 and Malicious Communications Act 1998 are cited.

The article focuses on the roles of occupational health (OH) professionals in addressing long-hour of work and sickness absence among employees in Great Britain. The absence rate per employee in 2005 is cited. The breaks provided under the Working Time Regulations of 1988 are mentioned. The problems facing a company if an employee's health suffers are tackled. INSET: CASEBOOK.

This article presents information on how employers and staff in Great Britain can avoid problems during the holiday season by implementing occupational health and human resource policies. The employer has duties and obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 and other legislation such as the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. There are also industry-specific regulations covering particular sectors. INSET: CASEBOOK.

This article looks at the issue of age discrimination and equality in the workplace in Great Britain. Age will no longer to be the basis of assumptions concerning ability or capability. As traditional retirement ages will be a thing of the past, consideration should be given to requests of the older workforce for flexible work arrangements along similar lines to the provisions set out in the flexible working, regulations. INSET: CASEBOOK.

Emphasizes the need for employers to establish an employee training programme to prevent discrimination in the workplace. Principles of liability that apply to discrimination issues that arise in the workplace; Importance of an effective grievance procedures to enable employees to raise their concerns; Factors to consider in implementing a successful equal opportunities training programme.

Discusses the legal rights of employees facing bereavement. Psychological effects of bereavement on employees; Role of occupational health personnel in the counseling of bereaved employees; Provision of Great Britain's section 57A of the Employment Rights Act 1996 which sets out compassionate leave for grieving workers.