Paul Yip
Coexist, a large community and arts centre in Bristol, employs 31 staff, only seven of whom are men. It will be the first company in Britain to allow female employees menstrual leave. According to the director, Bex Baxter, it makes sense to allow women employees to take advantage of their natural cycles rather than fight against them. She reckons that by providing time out for women during menstruation, they will do even better after the leave. Read More
For many, the rewards of work are not just financial, but also social, and related to a desire for meaningful occupation. Each of these contribute to a general sense of well-being, which can help explain why unemployment is associated with poor mental health. As a comment piece in a Hong Kong newspaper recently discussed, there is a need to recognise the broader implications of work injury. Read More
A recent study indicated that approximately half of US citizens suffer from musculoskeletal disorders – i.e. related to joints, muscles, tendons and affecting the limbs, neck and back – costing an estimated 213 billion US dollars a year. The problem is far from being unique to the US, and workplaces are a major contributor. Read More
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