Managing Stress at Work
With almost 600,000 of us in the UK suffering from work-related stress, it’s a huge issue that can’t be ignored.
What can employees – and their employers – do to combat stress in the workplace and safeguard our mental health?
Preventing Asbestos Exposure (3 Key Steps Employers Need To Take)
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Asbestos has been banned in the UK since 1999 and across the EU since 2005. However, there is a huge legacy problem of asbestos in existing buildings. Before it was banned, asbestos was widely used for its positive qualities – it has high tensile strength, flexible fibers, it is stable at high temperatures, it […]
Competition Law and your FCA Obligations
How does competition law affect how you conduct business as a financial service company? In the UK, the Financial Conduct Authority is responsible for monitoring financial service companies and ensuring that their practices allow competition between companies and give customers the best choice at the best price. Their goal, ultimately, is to ensure that the […]
How to Deal With Stress at Work (21 Stress Busting Tips)
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ No matter how much we love our jobs, the daily grind can sometimes leave us feeling under pressure. But it’s important to know the difference between a bad day in the office and the early warning signs of stress. While we might not be able to control all the things that can cause us […]
Most Common Workplace Injuries and How to Prevent Them
The UK’s Health and Safety Executive regularly releases statistics on the most common workplace injuries. What can they tell us about non-fatal injuries at work – and how to prevent them? Firstly, the most common types of non-fatal workplace accidents are: Slip, trip or fall on the same level – 31% Handling, lifting or carrying […]
VinciWorks’ Director for Legal Services shares 2019 compliance priorities for solicitors
In a recent article published by QBE insurance group on the risks that law firms should look out for in 2019, our Director for Legal Services Pip Johnson shared her insights together with other compliance experts. Pip flagged the Fifth Money Laundering Directive, which must be implemented into national regulations by this time next year. […]
NEW RELEASE: Driving at Work Challenge eLearning Course
Do you drive for work? For many people it’s part of their daily workload, and for many others it’s an occasional part of the job. About a quarter of incidents causing serious injuries on the roads involve someone driving at work. With the right planning, preparation, vehicle maintenance and training, many of these could be […]
Tackling Modern Slavery: Australia’s New Law
On 1st January 2019, Australia’s Modern Slavery Act came into force. Many of the principles of the legislation are similar to the UK Modern Slavery Act of 2015. Its passing shows an increasing awareness of the issue of modern slavery in supply chains, and the duty of companies to ensure theirs are free from exploitation. The […]
Are businesses doing enough to support their pregnant employees?
We are now all-too familiar with stories of employees being sexually harassed or bullied at work and keeping quiet for several years in order to keep their job, or for fear of being shamed. Worryingly, the issue of being “silenced” is not unique to harassment alone. A study by the Department for Business, Innovation and […]