Workplace

Byelection winner says heatwaves are causing ‘absolute chaos’ and workers need protection from unsafe conditionsHannah Spencer is to introduce a bill in parliament that would pave the way for a maximum workplace temperature in the UK, as the country grapples with increasingly frequent heatwaves.If passed, the legislation will create an independent body to recommend maximum safe workplace temperatures and set out how those recommendations should be implemented. Continue reading...

• Stanford Medicine specialists have issued a warning regarding the rising use of cannabis among adults over 65, noting that modern marijuana is significantly more potent than in the past. • The experts highlighted five specific risks associated with cannabis use in older populations, suggesting that the potential dangers may currently be underestimated. • This guidance is critical as aging populations increasingly turn to cannabis for health reasons, potentially facing unforeseen complications due to increased potency.

• Metrigy analyst Irwin Lazar shared key insights from InfoComm 2026, focusing on the expanding integration of Artificial Intelligence within audiovisual (AV) and workplace collaboration technologies. • The analysis highlights critical advancements in AI-powered room management, data federation, and the development of specialized tools for deep fake detection. • These trends signify a shift toward "Agentic AI," where intelligent systems move beyond simple assistance to actively managing complex workspace environments and security protocols.

• Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) has been named to Newsweek’s "America’s Greatest Workplaces 2026" list. • The ranking was determined by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights using survey and review data across 10 distinct worker-satisfaction measures. • This recognition marks the fourth consecutive year that the Cincinnati-based company has appeared on the prestigious list.

Former Labour health secretary Alan Milburn says firms must offer more flexibility and mental health supportAn “anxious generation” of young people is struggling to adapt to the outdated world of work, according to the government’s jobs adviser.Alan Milburn, a former Labour health secretary, will say this week in a report that businesses must adapt by offering more flexibility and mental health support for young people to stave off an “economic catastrophe.” Continue reading...

John Edwards, the data privacy watchdog, says he is fully cooperating with ICO’s independent report into ‘HR matters’The UK’s information commissioner has stepped back from his job after the data protection regulator launched an independent workplace investigation into unspecified “HR matters”.John Edwards, the national watchdog for information rights, data privacy and transparency among public bodies, said he was cooperating with the investigation in a post on his LinkedIn account. Continue reading...