Deciding on a lone worker safety solution can be difficult. With so many options available on the market, you want to make sure that you’re selecting the best fit for your lone workers and your organisation. To help with this important decision, we’ve answered the most common questions we hear from businesses about lone worker technology, covering [...]Read More... from Beginners Guide to Lone Worker Apps and Devices: GPS Tracking, Phone Signal & More| Peoplesafe
Every day across the UK, millions of employees go to work in roles without close supervision. In fact, it’s estimated that 22% of the UK workforce, around 8 million people, are classed as lone workers. That includes housing officers, delivery drivers, community nurses, retail staff, engineers and many more. Download our checklist to help identify [...]Read More... from Staying Safe While Lone Working: Practical Dos and Don’ts| Peoplesafe
The conversation around employee wellbeing is evolving as businesses face growing pressure to respond to rising rates of stress and burnout. Mental health challenges are now the leading cause of long-term sickness in the workplace, pushing wellbeing to the top of boardroom agendas. But as businesses explore new ways to support their people, one thing [...]Read More... from The Future of Workplace Wellbeing| Peoplesafe
When we think about workplace safety, we often picture hazard signs, protective gear, or accident prevention measures. But true safety goes beyond physical risks—it’s about ensuring every employee feels respected, valued, and, most importantly, secure. Yet for many women, the workplace isn’t always a safe space. According to a 2023 Trades Union Congress (TUC) poll, 58% [...]Read More... from How Can Employers Improve Women’s Safety?| Peoplesafe
In 2019, research found that 10% of working-age adults had worked as a part of the gig economy for at least one week, most commonly through platforms such as Uber, Upwork or Deliveroo. Since then, this number has grown to 17%, with an estimated 1.7 million gig workers in the UK. These roles span delivery drivers, couriers, cleaners, nannies, [...]Read More... from Gig Worker Safety: Navigating the Risks of the Gig Economy| Peoplesafe
The feeling of being watched is something that most of us can relate to experiencing at some point, whether you’re commuting home after work, socialising with friends, or simply running errands. Thankfully in the majority of cases, this feeling is just down to an overactive imagination, but what if your fears were correct? Worse still, [...]Read More... from What To Do If You Suspect You’re Being Followed| Peoplesafe
Conducting a home visit, especially when working alone, can be intimidating and high-risk. This is especially true for workers in roles such as community nurses, housing officers, social workers and field service engineers, who often face increased threats of violence and aggression while navigating unfamiliar environments and managing potential safety risks. To help you stay safe and [...]Read More... from 13 Essential Home Visit Safety Tips| Peoplesafe
Discover 16 essential tips for staying safe during dark commutes, from planning your route to using personal safety apps like Travelsafe.| Peoplesafe
Prepare for the Worker Protection Act 2023 for employers in the UK. Understand the legal obligations, financial risks, and proactive steps required to prevent harassment in the workplace.| Peoplesafe
Learn how to boost adoption of lone worker technology by embedding it into daily routines, building trust, and simplifying usage.| Peoplesafe