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. . . deadlines were maintained and core delivery services disruption was non-existent . . . positive outcomes have been achieved.

- Connexions, Lincolnshire and Rutland

October News Stories

Employers plan to spend more on staff healthcare

HR Magazine – 16/09/09 11:26
Despite the economic downturn employers are increasing their spend on healthcare benefits

Stress from debt 'costing £450m'

BBC News
Stress-related illnesses which could cause high blood pressure and heart attacks are also on the rise, it said.

NEW STRESS INSPECTION PACK

Find out what inspectors are looking for when they visit an organisation - read this new stress topic inspection pack:
http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/09/17/stress-inspection-pack/?rss=Stress.htm?ebul=stress/oct09&cr=02

NATIONAL STRESS AWARENESS DAY

HSE is pleased to support National Stress Awareness Day 2009. This year's International Stress Management Association campaign is focused on 'stressing the positives'. One of the positive things you can do at work is tackle stress using the Management Standards approach. HSE is launching a new guidance leaflet in time for this year's campaign.

For more information about National Stress Awareness Day on 4th November, visit:
http://www.isma.org.uk/national-stress-awareness-day/

DWP offers cash to boost SMEs’ health

People Management Magazine – 23/10/09 11:44
SMEs and local partnerships can apply for a new government fund to improve the health and welfare of their workers.

UK job satisfaction has plunged, says CIPD report

People Management Magazine – 23/10/09 11:43
Job satisfaction and living standards have fallen for UK workers, CIPD figures show.

Staff health

Health Service Journal – 22/10/09 16:50
NICE guidance on promoting staff mental wellbeing at work and HSE management standards for control of work-related stress