GDPR Myth #4: GDPR is not something for the legal sector to worry about
“We don’t do marketing.” “We already comply with the DPA.” “We outsource our IT.” Does the legal sector need to worry about GDPR? These are all bedtime stories some in the legal sector have been telling themselves about GDPR. The truth is, like any business, the legal sector must be ready for GDPR-day in May. […]
On-demand webinar: GDPR – 10 steps to take before May
With GDPR day fast approaching, Director of Best Practice Gary Yantin and Director of Course Development Nick Henderson discussed the steps businesses should take to prepare. This was the first in a series of webinars on the topic of GDPR. You can download a recording of the webinar and the accompanying slides by clicking the […]
VinciWorks’ courses allow users to “test out”
How do you ensure that your staff undertake the training most relevant to them? How can experienced staff learn at their own pace and avoid just repeating the basics? VinciWorks’ two new gamified courses, Anti-Bribery: Know Your Deal and Anti-Money Laundering: Know Your Risk, allow users to “test out” and demonstrate their mastery of the subject […]
Love contracts: the next American idea to reach our shores?
Romance in the workplace has always been a tricky subject for employers and their employees. On the one hand, employers might prefer that their staff maintain strictly professional relationships. But on…
The UK Modern Slavery Act – what are businesses doing to combat modern slavery?
UK report finds that almost 50% of FTSE 100 companies do not meet the minimum requirements set out by the Act The second annual report on large companies’ efforts to ensure there is no modern slavery in their supply chain reveals disappointing results. The report shows that only 57% of the FTSE 100 companies are […]
Top 5 employer mistakes that lead to tribunal
Not having that awkward chat early on can lead to big problems down the line – particularly when it comes to issues with someone’s performance or behaviour. If you haven’t made your expectations clear, it can damage a claim defence in an employment tribunal case, so don’t beat about the bush and always tackle issues sooner rather than later.
Working at height breaches still too common
A construction company has been fined for working at height violations, after a worker fell through a roof window opening, suffering broken ribs and a fractured hip. The Magistrates Court in Luton heard how the employee of the firm was carrying out work on a new build extension when his foot slipped and he fell through […]
Health & Safety Induction Failures Cause Concern
Many businesses taking chances with their Training: Health Safety Courses provision is inadequate Research conducted by 3Gem* on behalf of Health & Safety Consultants Citation revealed some worrying statistics about the state of Health & Safety Training in the workplace. Our Health Safety Courses delivered through eLearning could help… 10% of employees don’t feel safe […]
Online Sexual Harassment: HR and the use of Technology at Work
Employer Responsibility for Online Sexual Harassment The recent Financial Times investigation into the men-only Presidents Club dinner has become the latest in a string of sexual harassment scandals. Another FT investigation found that technology is fuelling harassment. So can HR do more to control the use of technology at work? In an interview with HR Magazine Employment Solicitor, Orla Bingham […]