How to reduce the risks of substance misuse through online awareness training
Introduction Substances refer to anything that can cause mind-altering effects. This includes alcohol, prescription or over-the-counter medication, illegal drugs and psychoactive substances. Some people might only use substances for recreational or medical purposes, but drinking alcohol and using drugs can lead to misuse. A person might be misusing alcohol if, for example, they drink in […]
Omnitrack version 2.34.0
Form performance enhancements Data collection in Omnitrack is fast and simple. This latest release includes a complete overhaul of the ‘forms engine’ which makes the Omnitrack experience of filling in and reviewing forms faster and smoother. The new forms engine features quicker navigation, seamless data input, and improved handling of very long forms with complex […]
Hybrid Working – Reducing the Risks of Cyber Attacks
Since the start of the COVID19 pandemic, it is estimated that cybercrime has skyrocketed by 300%. A major factor contributing to the increase in cybercrime is the rise of remote working. Currently, many businesses continue to work remotely with one in three UK workers currently based exclusively at home. It is a trend expected to continue this year with hybrid working expected […]
On-demand webinar: Tax Evasion – A Global Compliance Risk
The Criminal Finances Act and other global legislation have placed anti-tax evasion measures on the corporate risk and compliance agenda. The past year has shown us that tax evasion enforcement is only ramping up. Increased investigations, large fines and new laws have demonstrated that there has never been a more important time to ensure that […]
The Rise of the Hybrid Workplace
Hybrid working: the term ‘hybrid working’ refers to a working arrangement in which an individual, team, or organisation spend part of their time at the workplace and part of the time working remotely. When the covid-19 pandemic struck early last year, it seemed to change everything – including the way we work. Organisations had to quickly […]
Integrate your training with VinciWorks’ reporting and tracking tool
How do you make online training an experience that actually makes a difference in real time? How do you measure what each user is gaining from the training? All of our compliance courses come complete with an interactive element, be it quizzes, assessments or gamification. This is all very well, but how can administrators and […]
EssentialSkillz once again nominated for BSIF Customer Service award
We are thrilled to announce that we have once again been nominated for the Customer Service Award at the BSIF Safety Awards 2020. This achievement recognises our Support team for providing outstanding customer service within the health and safety industry. Whilst the ceremony was delayed last year due to the Coronavirus, we are delighted to […]
DAC6 Cyprus: No administrative fines until 30 June 2021
On 26 February 2021, the Cypriot Tax Authority announced that it will be extending the timeline for administrative fines in relation to the overdue submissions of DAC6 information in Cyprus. This follows on from the announcement that there would be an extension of the submission of information until 31 March 2021. The administrative fines in […]
DAC6 Belgium: Reporting Challenged in Constitutional Court
In December 2020, the Belgian Constitutional Court (Grondwettelijk Hof) decided to refer a preliminary question to the European Union Court of Justice in relation to DAC6. The preliminary question in Case number C-620/19 is around whether the DAC6 notification obligation infringes on the right of a fair trial and the right to private life under […]
New podcast episode of MDR Unpacked: Episode 3 – Argentina
In our latest episode of MDR Unpacked, our Director of Best Practice Gary Yantin and Head of Legal and Product Research Ruth Mittelmann Cohen share the latest updates on the Mandatory Disclosure Rules in Argentina. They will look at what MDR means in Argentina, the timescales, the penalties and who needs to comply. Listen now
