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Keep up to date with the latest news and views in the YPO Blog

We'll be blogging every few days about various topics, so come back soon to see more!

Manual handling and working at height

15 July 2024 By The YPO Team

Adhering to health and safety regulations is extremely important in schools and public-sector environments. Following the right practices and using the right tools for tasks like decorating a classroom, moving heavy supplies, or accessing hard-to-reach areas, is a must.
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Fostering Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace

13 June 2024 By Charlotte Jackson - Head of Client Solutions, Public Sector at Tate Recruitment

As we enter June, Pride Month is a significant time to celebrate and reflect on the progress towards equality for the LGBTQIA+ community, however this shouldn’t just be about one month of celebration but a year-round commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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Safety and welfare in the workplace

19 April 2024 By Rhodri Andrews and Jenni Gardiner at Impact Futures and First Response Training

Most organisations, particularly those in the public sector, are aware of the importance of protecting the health and safety at work of their employees. This responsibility, however, extends far beyond their physical health to incorporate their mental health and wellbeing too.
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Empowering Women at Work: The invisible burden

22 June 2023 By The HR Team at YPO

In today's rapidly changing world, achieving gender equality and fostering inclusivity in the workplace are significant goals for organisations.
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Developing essential skills through P.E

17 May 2023 By The YPO Team

Physical education (P.E.) is an essential part of the core curriculum in primary schools. It provides children with opportunities to develop physical, social and emotional skills that are vital for their overall development. Through P.E., children acquire fundamental movement skills, enhance their fitness levels and learn to work collaboratively with their peers.
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Looking after your employee's mental health

15 May 2023 By The YPO Team

Our mental health can suffer at any point in life, whether it's at home or at work. But raising awareness of the importance of our mental health at work is key to ensuring that our employees are listened to and valued in the workplace. In this blog, we aim to break the stigma surrounding mental health and who it affects.
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Tackling anxiety in the workplace

26 April 2023 By The YPO Team

We all have stressful work days, but have you ever wondered if it is going too far? This blog will go through some of the reasons for anxiety in the workplace and how these can be effectively resolved and managed.
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Appropriate Adults: How it all began

31 March 2023 By Andy Perrins - Category Manager for Social Care and Emergency Services at YPO

The role of appropriate adults is to prevent miscarriages of justice as a result of evidence obtained from vulnerable suspects, preventing unsafe and unfair convictions. Read more about how appropriate adults began on our blog.
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Don't let stress impact your success!

28 February 2023 By The YPO Team

It's been a crazy few years, (you just said, "it sure has!"). First, Brexit, followed by the global pandemic and now the cost-of-living crisis, which all have impacted and changed aspects of the way we work and live. Many employees continue to work remotely, which has benefited many but also caused many burnouts, needing more separation from work and home life.
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The importance of washing your hands

27 February 2023 By Kelly Snee - Category Manager for Facilities Management at YPO

70% of all infections are caused by contaminated hands, so it’s no surprise that the single most important piece of health advice given by experts to help stay safe is to wash your hands correctly, as often as possible with soap and water, throughout the day.
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