International Stress Awareness Week: Organisations increasing support for stress and burnout
DeltaNet International has revealed that there has been a significant jump in users taking courses in managing stress since the start of the pandemic. Following almost two years of a global pandemic, DeltaNet has analysed its learners to understand how organisations have prioritised stress management in the workplace. Recent reports by Randstad UK highlighted that 69% […]
VinciWorks mental health training course nominated for Zenith Global Health Awards
Mental Health: Wellbeing at Work shortlisted for Healthcare Excellence award The sixth annual Zenith Global Health Awards will be held in London in November, celebrating excellence and innovation among healthcare professionals. VinciWorks’ online course Mental Health: Wellbeing at Work will be among finalists, nominated alongside some of the world’s leading doctors and healthcare professionals. The […]
COP26: UK to mandate climate related company disclosures from April 2022
UK first G20 country to require ESG reporting on TCFD Ahead of COP26, the UK has announced it will become the first country to pass legislation to mandate climate change TCFD disclosures for Britain’s largest companies and financial institutions from April 2022. The Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) is an environmental reporting framework which […]
Turkey ‘grey listed’ by FATF
Turkey added to the FATF grey list In a significant move by the international anti-money laundering body the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Turkey, alongside Mali and Jordan, have been added to the watchdog’s grey list. This comes on the back of a “large number of serious issues” identified in the countries’ mutual evaluations in […]
ESG – Understanding the basics
ESG basics: What you need to know? ESG – environmental, social and governance – are three factors that businesses can use to measure their net impact on the world. Broader than profit and loss, more detailed than corporate social responsibility, ESG reviews, details and documents how a company impacts on the environment, on society and […]
DAC6: Irish Revenue Amend Filing Guidelines
The Irish Revenue’s Tax and Duty Manual Part 33-03-04 was updated in October 2021. The main amendments relate to Sections 3.2 and 4.2 which now include updated screenshots and guidance. This was necessary following the Irish Revenue releasing a new XSD schema in July 2021 reflecting the UK’s exit from the European Union. Most EU […]
Acquisition by Marlowe plc
We are pleased to announce that EssentialSkillz has been acquired by Marlowe plc, the UK leader in business-critical services and software which assure safety and regulatory compliance. Marlowe plc are an ambitious company listed on the London Stock Exchange. EssentialSkillz will act as a platform for Marlowe’s compliance software businesses as a key part of […]
5 Ways Adaptive Learning Improves Compliance Training
Choosing the right compliance training can be a tricky business for organisations. After all, compliance training is a big investment in the future of the company. Undertrained or disengaged staff can leave themselves and the company at risk of damage, injury, or legal action; and the cost, timeliness, and effectiveness of the training on offer […]
DAC6: Updated list of European Union non-cooperative jurisdictions
What is the EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions? The EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions is a list of jurisdictions that do not comply with all international tax standards. The list includes jurisdictions that do not yet comply but have committed to implementing reforms that will bring them to compliance. The aim of the […]