5 Key Things That Should Be Included in Your Social Media Policy
Love it or hate it, social media is here to stay. In 2019 the total number of users hit 3.484 billion across a wide array of social platforms. And it’s not hard to see why. From Facebook to Twitter to YouTube, social media platforms have revolutionised the way we connect with the world around […]
NEW RELEASE: Bomb Threat eLearning Short Course
It’s an ordinary morning at work. The phone rings and you answer. The voice on the other end tells you there’s a bomb in your building. It’s going to go off in an hour. What do you do? This nightmare scenario has happened at many different types of workplace. Bomb threats can be delivered via […]
August news roundup
Events company fined £161k after worker injured by a forklift An events company that also manufactures event materials such as exhibition stands and installations has been fined £161k after an employee was seriously injured during an on-site operation at Woodcorner Farm, Coventry. A work crew from the company had sought to move a 4.2m wide […]
Annual compliance questionnaires – reporting and tracking challenges
Many businesses, such as law firms and accountancy firms, need to collect and analyse data from employees for regulatory and compliance purposes. While many firms carry this out annually, some may do it more often. VinciWorks spoke to several firms to learn how they collect, analyse and track responses from the annual declarations questionnaire, often […]
VinciWorks releases GDPR refresher training with specialised modules
Compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is an ongoing process. Organisations should regularly review and update their policies and data collection processes, as well as take training. The best way to refresh staff’s knowledge is to enrol them in a new course around once a year, rather than simply ask them to take […]
The five basic data privacy rules for US compliance
The meaning of data can be as broad as any information, from health records to a lunch order. Different kinds of data are subject to different laws with varying levels of severity. Data about a person’s health, for example, is subject to a strict set of regulations known as HIPAA. Here is some guidance on […]
Is your Workplace’s Mail Safe?
In late November 2018, a Royal Mail sorting office in Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim was evacuated after the discovery of a package containing a suspicious powder. Following their internal procedures, the area was cordoned off and the emergency services were called. Investigations revealed it was a non-hazardous substance. This is far from the only example of […]
Harassment and Bullying at Work: MyStory – new version released for US compliance
Last year, we released a new harassment course that was inspired by the #MeToo movement. The interactive, story-based course brings to life the real impact of bullying and harassment at work through hard-hitting stories, connects users to a global movement, and gives them a chance to have their story heard too. We have now released […]
Ransomware Attacks: What Would You Do?
What are ransomware attacks and what would you do if you were caught up in one? We look at how other businesses have dealt with when faced with the situation and the lessons you can learn.
Age Diversity: Protecting Older Workers’ Health and Safety
There are more older people in the workforce than ever before. People over 50 now make up 31% of the workforce, an increase from 21% in the early 1990s. On average, we’re living longer, healthier lives – with work as a key factor, either full-time or part-time. This offers significant benefits to the older people who choose […]
