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27.07.11 by Work Screen

Workplace Ergonomics & Productivity

Workplace Ergonomics & Productivity Gill Gilworth to present latest Work Screen research at IEHF conference in October   Date:  26 Oct 2011 - 27 Oct 2011 Location:  London Event website: http://www.wep2011.org.uk The Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors (IEHF) , previously the Ergonomics Society, is Hosting a brand new exhibition and conference for 2011! This is the new 'must visit' event for professionals involved in workplace ergonomics, occupational health, HR, facilities management, and health & safety. This is the only exhibition covering workplace ergonomics and productivity in the UK and, what's more, entrance to the exhibition is completely FREE! There is a small charge for entrance to the seminars.  

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13.06.11 by Work Screen

Canadian researchers examine the ability of the RA-WIS to predict arthritis-related work transitions.

The Work Instability Scale for rheumatoid arthritis predicts arthritis-related work transitions within 12 months [More]

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01.10.10 by Work Screen

This month Work Screen Director, Gill Gilworth, will be presenting a series of webinars about Work Screen that are being hosted by Osmond Ergonomics.

This month Work Screen Director, Gill Gilworth, will be presenting a series of webinars about Work Screen that are being hosted by Osmond Ergonomics. [More]

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02.06.10 by Work Screen

Presenteeism v sickness absence: which is more costly?

Absence is pretty easy to get your head around but, according to the think-tank The Work Foundation, HR also needs to address the issue of presenteeism.

Personnel Today report on The Work Foundation survey published in April.

The Work Foundation argued that the cost of presenteeism could match or account for one-and-a-half times more working time lost than the estimated £13bn annual cost of sickness absence
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08.02.10 by Work Screen

Reliability, validity, and responsiveness of at-work productivity measures tested including the RA-WIS

Reliability, validity, and responsiveness of five at-work productivity measures were tested in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. Measures revealed unique conceptualization of at-work disability, but no single scale emerged as clearly superior. However, current results slightly favour the WALS and RA WIS as superior instruments for measuring at-work productivity loss in workers with arthritis. [More]

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