Work Mates Behaving Badly? What you can do to Prevent Bad Behaviour in the Workplace
Any behaviour that makes someone feel intimidated or offended at work could be classed as bullying or harassment. However, due to the ill-defined nature of bullying (there is no legal definition for the term), it can often be the case that only extreme forms of workplace violence get reported (e.g. physical attacks, verbal abuse, and […]
Heathrow Security Breach: As Easy as U-S-B
Imagine discovering a stray USB stick on a busy London street. Would you assume it contained nothing of interest? Or would curiosity get the better of you?
This is exactly what happened to one inquisitive…
New competency year starts today
Today marks the first day of the new competency year and one year since the changes to CPD became compulsory. All solicitors in England and Wales need to ensure that they have reflected on their practice and that they have addressed any identified learning needs. The SRA also requires solicitors and firms to make an […]
New LMS feature: manage activity requests without leaving your desk
Users can now easily request to take on a new learning activity, without leaving the office or writing an email. This new automated feature means administrators can easily authorise and track their staff’s learning activities. With this new feature, users simply click on the “submit activity request form” option on the top right of their […]
Six principles of GDPR that you need to know about
The six principles of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) are similar in many ways to the eight principles of the Data Protection Act. While the six principles of GDPR do not include individuals’ rights or overseas transfers, these are included elsewhere in GDPR. One key difference is that under GDPR, you must show how you comply with […]
VinciWorks survey reveals staff at 1 in 4 companies unaware of financial crime policies
Hundreds of thousands of workers in both regulated and nonregulated sector at risk of facilitating tax evasion With the Criminal Finances Act now in full force, VinciWorks has been helping businesses prepare with their new course, Tax Evasion: Failure to Prevent. The new law doesn’t just affect the regulated sector; any business that doesn’t have […]
Treating Customers Fairly (TCF)
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is the conduct regulator for 56,000 financial services firms and financial markets in the UK and the prudential regulator for over 24,000 of those firms. The FCA plays a critical role in the UK economy ensuring that financial markets are honest, Treats Customers Fairly (TCF), small and large businesses and […]
Fourth Directive ready anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing policy template
In light of the new Money Laundering Regulations having come into full effect in June, VinciWorks has made available a free anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing policy template. The policy can easily be edited to suite your law firm or organisation, your industry and staff. Download template Anti Money Laundering (AML) Procedures The European Union’s […]
Fire Safety in the Workplace – Employer Responsibilities
Fires can break out at any time, and have the potential to cause significant damage, both to property and to human life. Many businesses fail to continue trading following a severe fire. Fire safety is everyone’s responsibility. Given these risks, it is vital that your workforce know what the common fire hazards are and what to […]