WorkWize LMS Revitalizes Compliance for Footwear Manufacturer
I joined the business only a few months ago and one of my key duties was to assess our current training and how requirements were met etc. Health and Safety formed a big part of this and, having used the WorkWize Learning Management System in the past, I knew it would tick the boxes for […]
Essential Case Studies: Automating Training for a Major Engineering Company
The Problem A major Engineering Company approached us with an issue in their current eLearning setup. The client had used a range of eLearning courses and had managed the rollout process internally for a number of years. A new requirement demanded that their eLearning solution be as automated as possible. Within the business, there was […]
EssentialStudies: Epwin Group & Rapid Course Authoring
The Problem Epwin were looking to deliver a group-specific manual handling training course as part of their induction programme entitled “One Foot and Move It”. Ideally, the company wanted to: Reach employees across 30 geographically dispersed locations with a consistent training message regarding good manual handling practices and techniques Implement a training programme that would […]
Essential Case Studies: Pearson Engineering
We needed a system that would work well with a heavily office-based workforce, to ensure we could provide Health & Safety training, but was flexible so that workflow wasn’t disrupted and staff didn’t need to take time away from the workplace. There were a number of factors that made the EssentialSkillz an ideal system […]
How often should staff train on GDPR?
Updated April 2022 The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has now been in force for a while. The regulation increases the responsibility and liability of organisations, with hefty fines having already been handed to Google by French authorities and other giants such as Whatsapp and Facebook facing investigations. GDPR training for employees All staff […]
How to Choose Online Training That’s Right for Your Organisation
Choosing online training that’s right for your company, business or organisation is a big decision – for a number of reasons. Not only is it a vital part of complying with legislation, but training can also dictate how your employees operate safely, and can even play a role in defining your organisation’s identity and reputation. […]
GDPR training requirements – Your how-to guide to data protection training
GDPR has been law across Europe since 25 May, 2018. It represented a sea-change in how companies must treat data. For any complex regulation, training is one of the best ways to mitigate the risk of things going wrong, and support staff to do it right. Online training is particularly effective when it comes to […]
Australia follows Britain’s lead and finally implements a Modern Slavery Act
The Global Slavery Index estimates that on any given day, there are 15,000 people living in conditions of modern slavery in Australia – a shocking number in a modern, developed country like Australia. Following consultations with the business community, the Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018 went into effect on 1 January 2019. This comes four […]
April News Roundup
Boy Sustains Life-Changing Injuries after Falling from Scaffolding A 12-year-old boy suffered severe injuries after he fell from scaffolding erected by an insulation contractor in Cwmbran, South Wales. The youngster and a friend managed to gain access to the structure through an unsecured ladder. After climbing to a height of 10 metres the ladder slipped, […]
NEW RELEASE: Financial Sanctions eLearning Course
Financial sanctions are part of UK’s national security and foreign policy and aims to prohibit organisations from providing financial resources to persons or organisations engaged in criminal activities, including terrorism. While the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) is in charge of enforcing financial sanction orders and issuing authorisations, it is the responsibility of the […]
