Presenteeism is quietly costing businesses more than many realise, draining both productivity and profitability.
Often overlooked, many organisations don’t fully understand what it is or how damaging it can be. This article explores the true cost of presenteeism and its impact on your business. Read more.
Cardinus updates
Why workplace confidence matters in todays high-risk-landscape
Supporting a modern workforce isn’t just about policies, procedures, or compliance with regulations. It’s about recognising the critical role confidence plays in enabling safer behaviours and better decision-making. This article explores why workplace confidence is essential, where traditional approaches fall short and how practical training equips employees with the skills to navigate today’s complex risk landscape. Read more.
Driving and mental health
Managing driver safety isn’t just about vehicles, road conditions, or compliance with regulations. It’s about recognising the critical role of mental health and state of mind.
This article explains how our thoughts and feelings influence risk awareness and highlights key hazards. It also offers practical strategies and support to help ensure every journey is as safe as possible. Read more.
PACE scheduled maintenance
PACE and all courses will be unavailable for four hours during planned maintenance on 14th and 15th April 2026. A full list of new functionality and enhancements can be accessed here.
Downtime schedule:
UK database users - Tuesday 14th April, 18:00 - 22:00 (BST) 10:00 – 14:00 (PST) and 13:00 – 17:00 (EST).
US database users - Wednesday 15th April, 09:00 - 13:00 (BST) 01:00 – 05:00 (PST) and 04:00 – 08:00 (EST).
This update will include new functionality, enhancements and bug fixes. For questions, please email info@cardinus.com.
In the news
Brokers aiming to use soft market to address property underinsurance
Brokers are planning to capitalise on the ongoing soft market environment to tackle persistent issues with property underinsurance, according to the latest Broker Barometer survey from Aviva. Read more.
Global Asbestos Awareness Week
This Global Asbestos Awareness Week (1–7 April), the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is calling on building owners, landlords, and tradespeople across Great Britain to take asbestos seriously and use the practical support available to them. Read more.
Events and webinars
On Demand Webinar: Who’s Minding Your Chairs?
If you missed our ‘Who's Minding Your Chairs’ webinar on Thursday 5th March, you can now watch it on demand. In this session we explored how a smarter, systems-based approach to Chair Asset Management can reduce risk, improve employee health, and deliver measurable business value. Watch the webinar.
The Health & Safety Event 2026
The Cardinus team will be exhibiting at The Health & Safety Event 2026, which takes place from 28th - 30th April at the NEC in Birmingham. If you are attending the event and would like to arrange a demo of our motion capture technology, please email us.
Scottish Manual Handling Conference
The Cardinus team will be exhibiting at the Scottish Manual Handling Conference, which takes place on 20th & 21st May at the Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel, Glasgow. If you are attending the event and would like to arrange a meeting, please email us.
The Property Institute Annual Seminar 2026
Cardinus is a gold sponsor of The Property Institute Annual Seminar 2026. Our property team will be exhibiting at the event, which takes place on 21st May 2026 at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London. If you are attending the event and would like to arrange a meeting, please email us.
DSE Assessor Training
This course will be delivered virtually on 8th & 29th April (10.00-13.00 GMT). The DSE Assessor Training is aimed at new DSE assessors who have responsibility for reducing DSE risk and seeking regulatory compliance. To book your place, please email us.
Healthy Working PACE Essentials Course
This course will be delivered virtually on 1st & 22nd April (10:00-12:30 GMT). The Healthy Working PACE Essentials course is aimed at new administrators of the Healthy Working system and for those in need of a refresher. To book your place, please email us.
