Conversational Learning and communities of practice
Most workplace learning doesn’t happen in a classroom, a webinar, or a formal module. It happens informally; in conversations with colleagues, quick questions over Slack, shared how-to videos, and lessons picked up on the job. This invisible learning makes up the bulk of real knowledge transfer inside organisations. According to the 70:20:10 model, just […]
Compliance alert: Is your firm ready for the 2026 internal controls declaration requirement?
The UK Corporate Governance Code 2024 has introduced a major shift in compliance and reporting expectations for companies listed under the “Equity Shares (Commercial Companies)” category on the London Stock Exchange. From financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2026, companies must include a formal board declaration in their annual reports on the effectiveness of […]
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025: Implementation timelines for your business
The UK’s Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, which received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025, marks one of the biggest data governance reforms since the Data Protection Act 2018. Its rollout is being staged, with certain provisions coming into force immediately and others subject to secondary legislation over the coming year. Here’s a deeper […]
Compliance with failure to prevent fraud offence: Key questions your firm must answer
The failure to prevent fraud offence, coming into force on 1 September 2025, places a clear responsibility on large organisations to proactively prevent fraud by associated persons. The offence does not require knowledge or involvement by senior management; it is enough that fraud was committed with an intent to benefit the organisation or its clients. […]
Wilko’s costly collapse: The Employment Rights Bill and collective consultation
In June 2025, an employment tribunal handed down a costly lesson to Wilko, the household retail name whose 2023 collapse resulted in thousands of redundancies. The tribunal found Wilko had breached its collective consultation duties, exposing the company to protective awards topping £2 million. While £2 million might feel significant on paper, the Employment […]
Conversational Learning and scenario-based learning
In many business-critical areas such as compliance, leadership, ethics, communication, knowing the rules isn’t enough. Employees must be able to interpret complex situations, assess risk, and make sound decisions in real time. But this kind of judgement doesn’t come from reading policies or memorising definitions. It comes from experience. That’s where L&D struggles. Traditional […]
Non-financial misconduct regulations: What your FCA-regulated firm must do before 1 September 2026
From 1 September 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will fundamentally shift expectations around workplace culture in financial services. For the first time, 37,000 non-banking regulated firms — from asset managers to insurers and pension funds — will face a clear, enforceable requirement to treat serious non-financial misconduct (NFM) such as bullying, sexual harassment, and […]
What to expect from the UK’s Cyber Security and Resilience Bill? New VinciWorks guide
The UK’s upcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill marks a major shake-up in the country’s approach to protecting critical digital services and infrastructure. Building on the 2018 NIS Regulations, the Bill will expand the scope of cyber regulation to include managed service providers and major data centres, acknowledging their vital role and vulnerability in today’s […]
Conversational Learning and microlearning
The times of half-day training sessions and dense, hour-long eLearning modules are fading fast. Learners, particularly those in fast-paced roles, simply don’t have the time, attention span, or patience for lengthy courses that feel abstract or out of sync with their daily challenges. Instead, what learners want is support in the moment they need […]
The UK’s Foreign Influence Registration Scheme is live: Is your business affected?
On 1 July 2025, the UK’s new Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) came into force, marking one of the most significant steps the UK has ever taken to strengthen transparency in its political system. Created under the National Security Act 2023, FIRS requires individuals and organisations acting on the instruction of foreign powers to register […]