Health Surveillance is important as it detects ill-health effects at an early stage, so employers can introduce better controls to prevent them getting worse. Some employees may need to take part in a health surveillance programme as part of their existing contract. It also provides data to help employers evaluate health risks. Below is a […]
Prioritising Employee Health as an Employer of Choice Executive Medicals – comprehensive health screening with Cognate Health As an employer, your people are a core capability, contributing to success within your organisation. Prioritising their physical and mental wellness brings mutual benefits. In an increasingly competitive landscape for talent and the focus on overall workplace wellbeing, your […]
Even before Covid-19, mental health was a serious issue for employee wellbeing while also greatly impacting absenteeism across businesses. The last two years has only accelerated the mental health crisis and, at a macro-level, greater aligned systems need to be put in place to address it. However, it is important to support and advise employees […]
MARGARET KIRBY Policy makers, employers and occupational health and safety professionals need to prepare for the health impacts of long covid, which is affecting up to 1 in 10 people who have had Covid-19, is limiting employees’ ability to work and increasing absences. Long covid, or post-Covid 19 condition as it was recently named by […]
After a long lockdown, the mood is rising in Ireland as restrictions are being lifted and Covid-19 vaccines are being rolled out. However, in order to reopen society safely, we are still going to need fast, reliable testing. As part of our Well at Work blog series, Dr Shane Farrelly, a Senior Consultant with Cognate […]