VinciWorks launch updated Anti Money Laundering eLearning Course
VinciWorks has just completed an update to its Anti Money Laundering eLearning course. The course which was first launched in February 2017, defines the term Money Laundering and explains the different forms Money Laundering can take. It effectively highlights how criminals can target organisations and describes what should be done if illegal activity is suspected. […]
GDPR Myth #5: HR policies and practices won’t be affected
With so much attention given to the marketing and IT departments when it comes to GDPR compliance, it’s easy to overlook the other parts of the business that will be impacted. HR is probably one of the most affected areas in a business, as the new rules apply to employee information as well, not just […]
VinciWorks releases new anti-bribery course
New anti-bribery training from VinciWorks Anti-Bribery: Know Your Deal drops users into immersive scenarios to test their knowledge, understanding and ability to uncover risks of bribery in their working life. Despite the UK Bribery Act having come into force in 2010, bribery is still a hugely problematic issue in corporate life. Billions of pounds of fines […]
GDPR Myth #4: GDPR is not something for the legal sector to worry about
“We don’t do marketing.” “We already comply with the DPA.” “We outsource our IT.” Does the legal sector need to worry about GDPR? These are all bedtime stories some in the legal sector have been telling themselves about GDPR. The truth is, like any business, the legal sector must be ready for GDPR-day in May. […]
On-demand webinar: GDPR – 10 steps to take before May
With GDPR day fast approaching, Director of Best Practice Gary Yantin and Director of Course Development Nick Henderson discussed the steps businesses should take to prepare. This was the first in a series of webinars on the topic of GDPR. You can download a recording of the webinar and the accompanying slides by clicking the […]
VinciWorks’ courses allow users to “test out”
How do you ensure that your staff undertake the training most relevant to them? How can experienced staff learn at their own pace and avoid just repeating the basics? VinciWorks’ two new gamified courses, Anti-Bribery: Know Your Deal and Anti-Money Laundering: Know Your Risk, allow users to “test out” and demonstrate their mastery of the subject […]
Love contracts: the next American idea to reach our shores?
Romance in the workplace has always been a tricky subject for employers and their employees. On the one hand, employers might prefer that their staff maintain strictly professional relationships. But on…
The UK Modern Slavery Act – what are businesses doing to combat modern slavery?
UK report finds that almost 50% of FTSE 100 companies do not meet the minimum requirements set out by the Act The second annual report on large companies’ efforts to ensure there is no modern slavery in their supply chain reveals disappointing results. The report shows that only 57% of the FTSE 100 companies are […]
Top 5 employer mistakes that lead to tribunal
Not having that awkward chat early on can lead to big problems down the line – particularly when it comes to issues with someone’s performance or behaviour. If you haven’t made your expectations clear, it can damage a claim defence in an employment tribunal case, so don’t beat about the bush and always tackle issues sooner rather than later.
Working at height breaches still too common
A construction company has been fined for working at height violations, after a worker fell through a roof window opening, suffering broken ribs and a fractured hip. The Magistrates Court in Luton heard how the employee of the firm was carrying out work on a new build extension when his foot slipped and he fell through […]
