New LMS feature: duplicate your nag
Nagware allows managers to automatically send out an email to remind staff to begin or complete a learning activity. Administrators can select when to start sending the nag emails, often to send them and a trigger for when to begin to send the nag emails. We have just added a new feature that means a […]
Free equality and diversity policy template
Diversity in the workplace is important not just from a compliance and legal perspective. Results published in a McKinsey research paper show that companies with more diverse workforces perform better financially. Further, in July 2017 the £1,200 employment tribunal fee was scrapped by the Supreme Court. The result is that those who feel mistreated can […]
What is a Pandemic and how does it differ from an Epidemic?
An epidemic is an infectious disease that quickly and severely affects a large number of people and then subsides. However, a pandemic is an epidemic that spreads worldwide, or at least across a large region. Pandemics have posed the most deadly threats to mankind throughout history, claiming more lives than all accidents and wars combined. […]
Six new apps added to the VinciWorks cyber security course
The threats to your personal and professional cyber security are ever-growing, with the needs of each organisation and employee varying. VinciWorks has therefore added a further six apps to it’s bank of available customisations. Acceptable Use What constitutes acceptable use of company resources? Review the do’s and don’ts of the fair and proper use of […]
Equality and Diversity Law Update – August 2017
The interpretation of the Equality Act 2010 in everyday life continues to evolve and progress. Tribunal decisions and court cases are constantly adding layers to equality and diversity best practice. One important general update employers should bear in mind is that the £1,200 employment tribunal fee was scrapped by the Supreme Court last month. This […]
Banter: crossing the line
We all enjoy a bit of work banter from time to time. Sharing humour is a great way of getting to know each other at work, lightening the mood and boosting morale – but inappropriate jokes and remarks can be offensive and discriminatory and can leave people feeling hurt, humiliated and excluded.
Modern slavery webinar: tools and case studies for Modern Slavery Act compliance
Since the first modern slavery statements were published a year ago, we have gained perspective on what companies can do to fight slavery in the supply chain and the benefits of a robust anti-slavery programme. On Tuesday 26th September at 12:00pm, Richard Beale will be joining VinciWorks to discuss the practical aspects of modern slavery compliance and answer any […]
Download your modern slavery whistleblowing policy template
Ensuring an organization promotes an anti-slavery culture is now more vital than ever. Organisations must therefore ensure their staff feel comfortable bringing up any concerns they have regarding slavery. All staff should be familiar with the organisation’s modern slavery statement and be able to identify a red flag worth raising with their employer. VinciWorks has […]
New reports with full learner data in Continuing Competence Module
As the first year of the SRA’s new approach to continuing competence enters its final quarter, we have introduced two new reports in the VinciWorks Continuing Competence Module that will help you analyse learning progress across the firm. The reports are: Competency – Progress by User Competency – All Needs