All People articles – Page 18
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Online onlyUK employer medical costs expected to rise by 8 % in 2008
Watson Wyatt survey finds 71 % of respondents expect higher medical cost trends over the next five years
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Online onlyTraining not enough to prevent back strain: TUC
The union calls on employers to reduce the weight of objects their employees lift manually
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Benefits key to attracting retaining staff
Healthy living programmes are the key to lower employee benefit costs, says Benefit Sources & Solutions
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Online onlyIngersoll-Rand records $277m charge for asbestos claims
Results from a $538 million increase in recorded liability for asbestos claims to $755 million
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Online onlySafety charity calls for review of HSE prosecution criteria
Follows news that HSE prosecution levels have reduced by over 40% from 2001/2 levels
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Online onlyProposed fines for Corporate Manslaughter conviction inadequate says CCA
Safety charity says fines between 2.5 to 10 % of annual turnover are too low
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Online onlyOSHA issues final rule on PPE
Says employers will pay final cost for almost all personal safety equipment used by workers
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Online onlyTUC calls for tougher enforcement to tackle H&S 'crime wave'
TUC general secretary calls for greater enforcement powers and activity, including a statutory duty on directors
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UAW members at Ford ratify new contract
Workers voted 81 % in favor of the four-year pact
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US employer coalition launched to focus on benefits standards
The National Coalition of Business will attempt to preserve ERISA standard for health and retirement benefit plans
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Online onlyCCA says HSE wrong to oppose legal safety obligations on directors
Report by the CCA says HSE arguments for voluntary director guidance without changing H&S law are misleading
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AnalysisBuilding a sustainable enterprise economy
What role can businesses play in forging a peaceful and sustainable future for the earth and its inhabitants?
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Study explores policies to support CSR
Study explores how governments can contribute to shaping a balanced process of globalization by working together with private and civil society actors
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Virginia Tech awarded more than $960,000 risk grant
Grant will support ongoing recovery and risk assessment work
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Online onlyUS auto workers launch first national strike action in 30 years
The UAW has launched a national strike against General Motors to address issues of job security
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Europeans trump North Americans in responsible business practices: Research
A report finds that responsible practices are increasingly being adopted by companies worldwide, though there are significant differences between regions
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European Round-upEC consults on sustainable industry
The European Commission has just completed a consultation on sustainable consumption and production and sustainable industrial policy. It will use the contributions received to prepare action plans on these topics. In a background document, the EC noted that current patterns of consumption and production are leading to the rapid depletion ...
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Online onlyStricter EU rules could drive demand for EPLI
European anti-discrimination laws may drive demand for employment practices liability insurance (EPLI)
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Online onlyCalifornia workers' injury compensation falls by 12%
US compensation payments for workplace injuries fell by 1.4% nationally in 2005
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Brazilian poultry workers demand better conditions
20,000 South American food workers have demonstrated in Brazilia demanding better working conditions
