EssentialSkillz win first place at SmartBear Doom Hackathon
Team EssentialSkillz code their way to victory. In September members of the EssentialSkillz development team took part in a software meet-up with a difference. SmartBear, a software developer based in Galway teamed-up with legendary game developer John Romero to host Doom Hackathon, an event that challenges teams to create a speed run through the first level […]
SRA Standards and Regulations training – Five new courses
The SRA Handbook is being replaced by the SRA Standards and Regulations, which will be in force from November 2019. To help firms prepare for the new regulations, VinciWorks has released a suite of SRA Standards and Regulations courses. The courses dynamically create a personalised learning experience based on an individual’s role in a law […]
Could a Bomb Threat Happen at your Workplace?
When we think of bomb threats in the workplace, we might be reminded of scenes from action films. Unfortunately, bomb threats are very real – and pose a genuine danger to everyone in any workplace and its surroundings. Disruption Bomb threats are reported relatively often. No type of workplace is immune. In August 2019, a bus […]
On-demand webinar: Understanding the SRA Regulatory Reforms
On 25 November 2019, the new SRA Standards and Regulations come into effect. These will replace the current SRA Handbook. Over the last two years, VinciWorks has consulted with the SRA and many law firms in England and Wales to provide guidance and training on the new Standards and Regulations. In this webinar, we were […]
Are Conkers, Daffodils and Ladders Banned? Health and Safety Myths
Hardly a week goes by without the term “health and safety gone mad” appearing in the news or, more frequently, in the comments sections of news stories. Health and safety legislation is used as the bad guy to explain away event cancellations, petty rules or the end of long-held traditions. The truth is that health […]
Businesses Join the Fight Against Modern Slavery
Modern Slavery affects more than 40 million people worldwide, with more than half of victims working in forced labour – against their will and under threat or intimidation. Enforcement agencies are calling on businesses to do more when it comes to spotting the signs of modern slavery and educating employees about its prevalence and the […]
EssentialSkillz Achieves Excellent 57 Net Promoter Score (NPS)
EssentialSkillz, a leading developer in the field of compliance-focused training and LMS solutions today announced that it received a 57 Net Promoter Score (NPS) in its recent client satisfaction survey. The NPS is a highly regarded metric that provides an indication of overall customer experience and loyalty. It is calculated by asking customers if […]
Omnitrack version 2.0.5
Reporting updates You can now add ‘admin only’ data to the reporting grids. Added the ability to add a submission status column to reporting grids. Form builder improvement The form builder will now highlight newly-added fields. We discovered that users were trying to type their questions into the right-hand side of the form (preview side) […]
LXP – The Impact of Technology on Workplace Learning and Development
Digital disruption has impacted virtually every industry, optimising the way we perform day-to-day tasks and consume products and services. New technology has also impacted the way we learn and develop our skills at work, creating a workforce that’s more innovative and productive than before, and with better access to training. Many businesses have realised the […]