Stephen Bevan
@StephenBevan
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Principal Associate at the Institute for Employment Studies. Quite ill but cheerful. Views my own. Re-tweets not always endorsement.
Brighton, UK
Joined July 2008
NEW BOOK: The Healthy Workforce - Enhancing Wellbeing & Productivity in the Workers of the Future. Published on 15 November 2021. Proud to work with @ProfCaryCooper on this book in which we focus on health & #productivity. Pre-order here @EmeraldGlobal
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Perhaps a good time to consider whether constant entreaties to ‘stay positive’ while living with #cancer can always deliver the outcomes we hope for? As someone with a #terminal diagnosis I feel it’s time to focus on more evidence-based solutions
workingwithcancer.co.uk
Stephen Bevan, Principal Associate at the Institute of Employment Studies and an Ambassador for Working With Cancer, offers an insight into his quest to stay upbeat for those around him since his...
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RT @BarbaraEAWilson: @Liz_ORiordan @StephenBevan @Veronica_Foote_ Our thoughts go out to the King following his cancer diagnosis. 1 in 2 of….
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Public vs Public sector worker sickness #absence rates have always been used as a ‘wedge’ issue & as a way of highlighting wider prejudices about ‘malingering’. Here’s a 2016 piece in which I look at what the, er, evidence says
theconversation.com
The picture is more complex than George Osborne lets on.
Once again, our old friend Jacob Rees-Mogg is on a one man mission to demonstrate why he is unfit to hold any position of responsibility in government.
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RT @StephenBevan: Several people recently have advised me to ‘stay positive’ in the light of my terminal #cancer diagnosis. They mean well….
workingwithcancer.co.uk
Stephen Bevan, Principal Associate at the Institute of Employment Studies and an Ambassador for Working With Cancer, offers an insight into his quest to stay upbeat for those around him since his...
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On #WorldCancerDay I’m reposting this blog to remind everyone that #cancer among people of working age can be especially challenging. Support from medics & employers is needed & help from @WorkWithCancer & others can make a difference to quality of life
workingwithcancer.co.uk
WWC Ambassador Stephen Bevan, head of HR Research Development for the Institute of Employment Studies (IES), offers a personal reflection on the emotional impact of a terminal cancer diagnosis for...
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RT @DyingMatters: ‘So, my cancer came back’. Three incredible, heartwarming observations about life from Stephen, who’s nearing the end of….
hospiceuk.org
Stephen Bevan reflects on the four years since his cancer diagnosis - and shares what he's learned about navigating his way through his 'most recent and difficult chapter'.
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RT @WorkWithCancer: 🚩 Only 57% of cancer patients returning to work knew they were legally disabled under the 2010 Equality Act. Access th….
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Great to see you tackling this, Ben. Let’s not ignore comorbidities, though - for example, depression can be 4x more common among people in persistent #MSK #pain - makes treatment, work adjustments, rehab & RTW more complex
. We're going to explore this all in depth on #Newsnight tonight. Do tune in. 1030pm, BBC2 📺. ENDS.
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We should elevate workforce #health for consideration as a vital ‘factor of production’ in the UK’s efforts to raise #productivity There’s much that policymakers, HCPs & employers can do, but wellbeing is often a lower priority in much economic analysis
emerald.com
Examining how workforce physical and mental health is becoming an increasingly vital contemporary challenge for businesses, governments and employees. Trac
Chronic underinvestment – lack of knowledge diffusion – institutional fragmentation. Three critical elements holding back the productivity of people, firms and places in the UK. Discover more by reading The Productivity Agenda: #productivityagenda
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‘…there are those who still argue that the grinding toil & indignity of some jobs is necessary if work is to build character & self-discipline…’ My section on good jobs & supported employment in this edition of the @IepInfo journal @EmploymtStudies
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RT @EmploymtStudies: New figures suggest that obesity-related illness is estimated to be costing the NHS £19.2billion p.a. and productivity….
lbc.co.uk
Brits lose £100billion each year due to the UK obesity crisis with the epidemic set to scupper the Government's drive to get people back to work.
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RT @WorkWithCancer: Are you wondering how to manage a return to work after a cancer diagnosis?. We offer guidance and support for employees….
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Pleased to have contributed to this important @WhatWorksWB & @mariecurieuk guide on supporting employees with a #terminal diagnosis. Since my own terminal #cancer diagnosis I’ve thought a lot about the ways #HR professionals & others can offer compassionate & practical help.
HR Magazine - How should you support employees with a terminal illness?
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RT @WhatWorksWB: Our guide supporting employees with terminal illness is highlighted in @hrmagazine 👇. It's designed to provide insights &….
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RT @tonywilsonIES: My comment on the govt's new Back to Work Plan:. There's welcome new measures here, but it risks….
employment-studies.co.uk
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RT @izzie_bp: Excellent webinar today to launch our new guidance with @WhatWorksWB on workplace policies and practices to support employees….
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New publication - ‘Supporting Employees with Terminal Illness’ pleased to have been asked to contribute to this new guide @WhatWorksWB @mariecurieuk @EmploymtStudies @WorkWithCancer @somceo @cipd #cancer
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I’ll be speaking about my own terminal #cancer diagnosis at this important webinar tomorrow. The focus will be on the support which employers can give employees with terminal illness. @WhatWorksWB @WorkWithCancer @mariecurieuk @EmploymtStudies
workingwithcancer.co.uk
WWC Ambassador Stephen Bevan, head of HR Research Development for the Institute of Employment Studies (IES), offers a personal reflection on the emotional impact of a terminal cancer diagnosis for...
We have some great speakers from @CIPD , @SOMNews and lived experience representation - please share with your colleagues and organisations you think would be interested in joining.
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RT @EmploymtStudies: Our Labour Market Stats briefing is available. Ahead of the #AutumnStatement the data shows that more should be done t….
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Even employers with sophisticated #wellbeing policies find it hard to implement practices which offer compassionate & dignified support to people, like me, who have #terminal diagnosis. Help is out there, however @WorkWithCancer @EmploymtStudies 2/2.
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