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ILO adopts code of practice on safety and health in textiles, clothing, leather and footwear industries

Stuart Mitchell

Experts from governments and employers’ and workers’ organizations  have adopted a code of practice on safety and health in textiles, clothing, leather and footwear – the first for these industries. Based on international labour standards and other sectoral guidelines, the code provides comprehensive and practical advice on how to eliminate, reduce and control all major hazards and risks. This includes chemical substances, ergonomic and physical hazards, tools, machines and equipment, as well as building and fire safety. More than 60 million workers around the globe will benefit from the new…

New Report Reveals 86% Of Brits Want Brands To Help Solve The Mental Health Crisis In The UK

Stuart Mitchell

Creative communications agency Full Fat shows where consumer experiences are headed post pandemic – with insight from age 18-55 year olds Covering wellbeing, sustainability, hybrid events and more. Some insight includes: ●   Over 4/5 aged 18-55 (89%) would purchase a ticket for an event if it aided their personal mental health●   More than half (60%) of those aged 18-41 will attend digital events post pandemic ●   3/5 of Generation Z (60%) would be up for seeing what an event was like via a digital platform before committing to it in real life● …

PR professionals more likely to suffer from poor mental health compared to other UK workers

Stuart Mitchell

PR practitioners are significantly more likely to suffer from poor mental health compared to other UK workers, according to new research carried out by the PRCA and CIPR. The research – conducted by Opinium – found nine in ten (90%) PR professionals have struggled with their mental wellbeing to an extent over the past 12 months, compared to 65% of UK workers. PR professionals are also less likely to take time off from work for mental wellbeing reasons than other UK workers; one in four PR practitioners took leave for mental health,…

Mental health, diversity, gender pay gap, remote working and more: New PRCA LATAM Census uncovers trends in region’s PR professions

Stuart Mitchell

Just one in 12 Latin American (LATAM) PR and communication professionals (8%) expect to return to the traditional five-day office week post-Covid, according to the new LATAM PR and Communications Census 2021. Currently, the vast majority (85%) of PR practitioners are working from home, with only 4% permanently in the office. Post-pandemic, 63% said they expect to continue to embrace a hybrid working model. Interestingly, 14% expect to remain fully home-based. The research, sponsored and carried out by Quiddity, is published by PRCA Americas, the regional arm of the world’s…

The Daily Mile teams up with UK Athletics to improve physical and mental health in young people across the whole of the UK

Stuart Mitchell

The Daily Mile, supported by INEOS, has entered an exciting new partnership with the athletics governing body, UK Athletics – as well as Athletics Northern Ireland, England Athletics, Scottish Athletics and Welsh Athletics. These partnerships emphasise a shared commitment from the organisations across the UK, helping to demonstrate the importance that physical activity plays in the physical and mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. The partnership with UK Athletics was launched on Thursday 23rd September, in a celebration between the two organisations. The union will help bring…