How prepared are you for EU Data Protection reforms?
In a recent blog post, David Smith, Deputy Commissioner and Director of Data Protection at the Information Commissioner’s Office wrote about how businesses can prepare ahead of the upcoming EU Data Protection Regulation reforms which are likely to be finalised before the end of this year. Once finalised, there will be a two-year transition period before […]
Six techniques for making compliance more than just a box ticking exercise
The consequences of failing to comply with regulations are well documented, yet we still see a wide variance in risk tolerance in businesses across the UK, from those who ignore the issue to those striving to create a compliant workplace culture. Putting policies in place is a necessary step towards achieving compliance, but ensuring that […]
How eLearning can help you eliminate bullying from the workplace
The BBC has reported that one in three employees feel they have been bullied in the workplace, and a further one in five have witnessed a colleague being bullied. Bullying is a serious problem for businesses which can lead to loss of morale, decreased motivation and reduced productivity, as well as having a negative impact on the […]
Six health and safety questions made history thanks to eLearning
Big or small, all organisations have a duty of care for their employees, including a responsibility for regularly keeping employees up-to-date with their health and safety training.
After Amazon was described as a ‘bruising’ workplace, what kind of business do you want to be?
In an exposé published earlier this month in the New York Times, online retail giant Amazon was described as a ‘bruising’ place to work, coming under fire over allegations around its work conditions. These included being described as subjecting its workers to “brutal exploitation” and making staff “physically and mentally ill.” The problem has been attributed […]
Introducing Risk Management System 2.0
VinciWorks has released version 2 of the Risk Management System. The new system features: All new, modern design Interactive dashboard New graphical reports Instant editing And many more technical improvements Overview of new features Why a Risk Management System? The SRA Handbook and Lexcel v6 clearly require that law firms have effective systems in place […]
18 Dos and Don’ts for improving your recruitment techniques
A CIPD report released this month highlights the need for improved recruitment techniques in order to create diverse workplaces. The report, “A head for hiring: The behavioural science of recruitment and selection,” suggests that there is a long way to go when it comes to recruiting the best candidates for roles, including “biases and judgment errors that […]
New LMS features: Outlook integration and more
Robust integration with Outlook – users will never miss a training event We understand that Outlook is an important part of your workflow and your users’ workflow. We wanted to create an experience that focuses on how you work and makes sure that people can easily get events on their calendar and ensure that they […]
Modern Slavery Act comes into force – turnover threshold for business to declare what steps they are taking has been set at £36m
On 1 July 2015, the new Modern Slavery Act came into force. Under the act there is a requirement that, starting October 2015, commercial organisations with a turnover of £36 million or more carrying on business in the UK will have to prepare a slavery and human trafficking statement each financial year, stating the steps […]
Carphone Warehouse the latest to suffer a high profile data breach
In the latest in a series of high profile data breaches, the personal details of up to 2.4 million Carphone Warehouse customers may have been stolen following a cyber-attack last Wednesday. Notably, the cyber attack is thought to only affect the customers of three of the websites belonging to the group: onestopphoneshop.com, e2save.com, and mobiles.co.uk – […]
