Recent research from the United States has found that sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive, chronic problem that can cause enduring psychological harm.

Recent evidence has revealed that the number of people hugging at work is on the rise. A 2016 survey discovered that over 50% of executives working in the marketing and advertising sector said that hugging among colleagues was a regular occurrence – a third more than in 2011. Experts believe the laidback culture found in many workplaces today is the reason for the increase in hugging.

Sexual harassment has been hitting the headlines on an almost daily basis recently, with much of the reporting focused on the film industry, and disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein.

Sustaining a head or brain injury as a result of an accident at work can be particularly debilitating and can have far reaching consequences, not only for the employee concerned but also those closest to them. In addition to the medical ramifications there are often physical, mental and emotional consequences as well.