Omnitrack version 2.37.0

Restrict form access to specific user groups Clients with user groups can take advantage of our new access restriction feature on Form Builder. This is great for limiting access to a specific internal or external audience. For example, you could limit a form to only be visible/shareable with one office, or you could create groups […]

What do Businesses Need to Know About Pandemic Fatigue?

True in life as in business, tough times can make us stronger. Yet, despite how comforting these words sound, many organisations have struggled to survive over the past year – and there’s still much to consider. It’s true that, in many respects, successful organisations and employees alike are used to staying alert and dealing with […]

New course release: Global modern slavery training

We’d like to think slavery has been consigned to history, but sadly, that’s far from true. According to Anti-Slavery International, it is estimated that 40 million people are trapped in modern slavery today. According to the Global Slavery Index, there is a surprisingly high rate of slavery in developed countries: an estimated one in 800 […]

What can we learn from the ICO’s GDPR fines?

Since the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force three years ago, there have been fines reaching a total of over €280 million, the UK left the EU and the ICO has announced that there will be a new Commissioner from October. The ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) is the UK’s independent authority set […]

Omnitrack version 2.36.0 (and 2.35.0)

Custom statuses and automations We’re always assessing how we can make Omnitrack even more flexible, practical and effective, and are excited today to introduce ‘custom statuses and automations’. The ‘Edit Form’ section of Omnitrack now features two new pages – Statuses and Automations – that allow you to define your own workflow statuses and automation […]

On-demand webinar – What’s on the regulatory agenda for Q2?

To help businesses keep track of updates in UK legislation and policies, VinciWorks frequently publishes a regulatory agenda. The guide gives a clear and in-depth overview of EU developments, ongoing acts of parliament, the latest COVID-19 government guidance and more. In this webinar, VinciWorks’ Director of Best Practice Gary Yantin and Director of Learning and […]

IR35 is here. What do you need to do now?

What is IR35? IR35 is a new law designed to reduce tax evasion among freelancers and contractors. Some workers were disguised employees, meaning they operated as permanent employees but were contracted through their own company to claim tax benefits. Since 6 April 2021, the way the status of independent contractors is determined by the clients […]

Step by step: reducing slips, trips and falls

Slips, trips and falls may seem trivial. We’ve all slipped on a surface, tripped over an obstacle or fallen down a step. It’s all too easy for individuals and employers to overlook the seriousness of this type of incident in the workplace. When we think of risks to our health and safety, we tend to […]

The SRA law firm diversity survey – What you need to know

All Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regulated firms have an obligation to collect, report and publish data about the diversity make-up of their workforce every two years, and the next collection date 2 August 2021. What is the source of the reporting requirement? The SRA Code of Conduct for Firms in SRA Principle 6 states that […]