Anti-Slavery Day – what is your business doing?
Quick start guide to compliance with the Modern Slavery Act Tomorrow, 18th October, marks UK Anti-Slavery Day. Created by an Act of Parliament to raise awareness of the millions of men, women and children held in slavery and deprived of their basic human freedom, it can also shine a light into the slivers of progress […]
7 Main Causes of Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace
According to a recent report released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), slips trips and falls are the single most common cause of non-fatal injuries in the workplace. Between 2017/18, there were an estimated 600,000 self-reported workplace injuries, including 71,062 non-fatal injuries, which, in total, accounts for 31% of all major work injuries. In total Slips […]
What have we learnt from cyber security breaches?
Cybersecurity Lessons (Updated 2022) The past year has seen the highest number of cyber security breaches on record. Large reputable companies such as Tesco, Yahoo and TalkTalk have all been exposed for such breaches, with the companies facing large fines and a lack of confidence from consumers. What does this mean for us and how […]
Sanctions increased on North Korea
Trade embargo essentially in effect The Trump Administration has increased sanctions on North Korea in response to continuing nuclear tests from the rogue state. The Executive Order, signed on Thursday 21 September, effectively bans any business or person trading with any North Korean entity. The US government can freeze any asset of any individual or […]
How to spot modern slavery in your supply chain
The Modern Slavery Act 2015 has now been in effect for well over a year and businesses across the UK have had to adjust to ensure they comply with the Act. While this means large corporations such as ASOS have had to re-think the way they monitor and audit their suppliers. Some companies have yet […]
New CCM feature: log a completed activity on-the-go
Users now have the ability to log any learning activity on-the-go with just a few clicks. This allows users to quickly record that they attended a lecture, even if they don’t have time to associate the activity with a learning need or perform a full reflective process. How to log a completed activity From any […]
New LMS Update: Customised unique email templates for each learning activity
Email templates are one of the most popular features in the VinciWorks learning management system. Templates enable you to customise the text and look of every email from the system down to the last detail. Many organisations recreate the exact look-and-feel of internal emails down to the graphics in a signature. Templates can include dynamic […]
On-demand webinar: Tools and case studies for Modern Slavery Act compliance
On Tuesday 26th September at 12:00pm, Marshalls’ modern slavery expert Richard Beale joined VinciWorks to discuss the practical aspects of modern slavery compliance and answer attendee questions. Director of Best Practice Gary Yantin began the webinar with a review of VinciWorks’ modern slavery training suite before introducing Richard. Watch now
Facebook Data Breach Prompts Eye-Watering Fine
A Data Protection Authority (DPA) in Europe has recently issued Facebook with a significant €1.2 million fine for two ‘serious’ and one ‘very serious’ breaches of data protection law. The investigation, which formed part of a joint initiative by Data Protection authorities across Belgium, France, Hamburg, and The Netherlands, revealed that Facebook users’ personal data, […]