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 […]
Bells & Whistles: Whistleblowing Portal or Corporate Hotline?
In her second installment in a series on whistleblowing, Director of U.S. Compliance Sandra Erez explores the extent to which whistleblowing methods have changed over the years. She also shares insights on how whistleblowing portals can be utilised to allow staff to easily and anonymously report suspicious or inappropriate behaviour. Sandra takes a deep dive into the history books, starting with the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis whereby […]
Whistleblowing is on the Rise
Why is whistleblowing on the rise? And what does it mean for your business? The increase in whistleblowing cases may be caused by increased awareness of the issues that must be reported to authorities, or because several high-profile cases have kept whistleblowers in the public eye. Whistleblowing and data breaches New figures from the Information […]
Google’s GDPR fine – how did it happen and what can we learn?
With GDPR having been in force for just over eight months, Google is the first to receive a fine under the EU-wide regulation. The fine was issued by the French regulator CNIL (National Commission of Computing and Freedoms) and the €50 million fine shows that the EU is ready to flex its muscles in enforcing […]
Working At Height Regulations 2005 | Explained
For many people, the phrase “life has its ups and downs” often refers to the highs and lows we experience in our day to day lives. However, for millions of workers who work at height across the UK, the phrase is quite literal and carries with it a significant amount of risk. Indeed, falls […]
VinciWorks’ Deputy Head of Risk and Advisory to speak at IIRSM Conference 2019
We are all leaders, mentors, influencers or decision-makers at some level and we are all responsible for managing the risks and opportunities that our organisations face. But how does the pace of change impact on our people and their willingness to own risk? How do we contribute to the development of a climate that encourages […]