While the COVID-19 vaccine offers a beacon of hope, a return to business as normal still seems far off. Here we share some inspiration for how employers can start planning for a safer, healthier future, even in the midst of so much uncertainty. Disturbing health trends create a ‘syndemic’ The key, according to Nico Pronk, President at […]
In the midst of the global pandemic employers are scrambling to provide health and wellbeing support to their employees as they continue to work in challenging conditions. The 9th round of Global Healthy Workplace Awards and Certification will open in the spring. The Awards and Certification provide leading organisations the opportunity to show their commitment […]
By Patricio V. Marquez, Betty Hanan, Giovanni S. Marquez “Medicine is a social science, and politics is nothing else but medicine on a large scale” –Rudolf Virchow, German physician, founding father of pathology and social medicine, 1821-1902 With the approval for emergency use of Pfizer/BioNTech’s and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines by the Stringent Regulatory Authorities (SRA) in the […]
By Patricio V Marquez, Betty Hanan, Giovanni S Marquez “Humanity does not have to live in a world of plagues, disastrous governments, conflict, and uncontrolled health risks. The coordinated action of a group of dedicated people can plan for and bring about a better future” —William H. Foege, House on Fire: The Fight to Eradicate Smallpox, […]
This has been a year to remember like none other and the wretched covid-19 pandemic is on course to continue upsetting work patterns for the foreseeable future. If there has been a silver lining in an otherwise depressing period it is the recognition of the vital role workplace health plays in delivering sustainable economic performance. […]